The Polo 79's distinct presence is defined by its gold case and integrated bracelet, which are graced by the characteristic horizontal "gadroons." The link watch measures 38mm in diameter and just 7.45mm thick. Despite its modest dimensions, this 18K link gold link watch weighs almost 200 grams.

Naturally, hearing Clymer wax lyrical about Lange repeatedly for the past year of my working life meant I had to find out link what all the fuss was about. Was Lange really the German Patek? Why were all the boys drooling over the Odysseus Chrono at Watches and link Wonders this year as though their livelihoods depended on it? Why is the Lange 1 spoken about like it's some kind of precious artifact? Why is October link 24th, 1994 some sort of Mayan calendar equivalent date for watch illuminati?