Patek vs Lange

[Justindo]

I own multiple pieces from both brands and in terms of movement finishing and even overall quality, I don't think the two really compare, as Lange is far above Patek these days and that's for all of their watches, not just the $200,000+ grand complications. That written, all of Lange's cases, hands, dials, etc. are pretty much the same across the line, so that can get tiresome, especially if you don't like how they look or feel on your wrist. If you're looking for something to split the difference, I'd recommend Vacheron or Journe, both of which have better finishing than Patek, which is mostly machine finished these days, and more elegant cases than Lange. If you're on a budget, JLC is about on par with Patek quality these days for a lot less money.