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Hey guys,

I couldn't be happier! A few days ago, I wrote to ALS about my passion for fine timepieces and their brand. I mentioned that I was just writing to them to express that passion but was definitely not in the financial position to purchase one of their watches due to my youth. Not expecting anything out of this, I was dumbstruck when I received the mail today: a package from A. Lange Sohne! I was curious because I hadn't ordered a catalog or anything, plus the shape of the package was quite odd. Opening the package, theres a small, about 2.5 inch cubed box, a book, and letter! The book is a memor about Walter Lange called "The Revival of Time." The letter was short but sweet.

Now the best part.....

What was inside this tiny box? How bout an A. Lange Sohne watchmakers loupe I was completely caught off guard but incredibly happy nevertheless. The letter mentioned the contents of the package, stating in one part: "....as well as a wooden loupe for your usage."

In my letter to ALS, I mentioned my hobby/sidejob of watchmaking, I guess they listened

Thank you A. Lange Sohne!

Regards,
Gary

Very cool.

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great to hear/see altruism from a company instead of greed. very nice touch and admittedly probably a nice ROI for ALS.

Smart, smart, smart. This is what's missing with so many companies today.

how are you a teenager? when i was your age watches were cool to me but you love the stuff. i think its pretty cool someone your age is this into watches. very cool story as well.

That's awesome man! I kinda wish I got into this watch thing earlier too

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

Very nice indeed - keep ahold of that loupe and use it. Just don't get any splinters in your face when you screw it in to your eye!

Awesome story Gary!

You should definitely write to Breitling as well. Who knows, you might get one of their rare pink boxer...

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That's as good a story as I've read in a while. A simple letter expressing your admiration and personal interest without any attempt to get something in return. Good for you AND good for the folks in Glashutte.

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SHARKMAN

Great story indeed. You see, miracles can happen with the right people in the right place.

Could you post some pics of the loupe? Sure sounds interesting.

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Hmmmm, I wonder how many "letters expressing admiration and personal interest without any attempt to get something in return" A.L&S will be getting from people here now!

Nice going Gary! Very cool gift indeed.

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I just fedexed mine. Something about my dear departed uncle who left me his treasured Lange 1 Dual Time and the mean and dishonest Executor of his Estate who took all the money and gave the watch to a cabana boy in the Virgin Islands. And how I lost my job, got 4 flat tires, and a wicked skin rash. All in one day!!!

It could have happened.

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SHARKMAN

And a new song debutes at #1 on the Country & Western music charts......

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reminds me of those emails "Dear friend i am a ethiopian prince with 25million locked away in a bank i need 10k to release the money and am willing to split that with you"

Very cool story and a great showing by A L&S. You have a picture of that bad boy by any chance?

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