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topcat30093 · 27 August 2016, 03:24 AM

The L&S is an extremely well made watch with a stunning movement. But personally I would sell it.
The reason is simple, having tried one on, I simply couldn't read the very small dials.

But that is me not you.

soundserious · 27 August 2016, 03:27 AM

If you want to downgrade then it's a reasonable trade. The Lange is in another league compared to what you are getting. That is also the most desirable metal and dial combo on the Lange. But it's not a crazy idea, sure why not?

codecow · 27 August 2016, 04:37 AM

I have a 5146J and a 5712/1A so you know where I stand on this one.

brmeyers · 27 August 2016, 05:41 AM

I would do that trade in a heartbeat!

Hollister · 27 August 2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I have a 5146J and a 5712/1A so you know where I stand on this one.

+1, except my 5146 is a G.

The 5712 is possibly about to be zapped, and its value is already > list price. It's a very hot watch.

Tried on a Lange today. A watch and watchmaker I can respect, but could never love. It's all too strict and Germanic for my liking, not much romance there.

Vipes · 27 August 2016, 06:29 AM

I wouldn't make the trade. Maybe a 5205r or 5170r

mzmonzon · 28 August 2016, 06:35 AM

I would keep the Lange. Such a fantastic watch. And just save for a 5712. Just not a fan of the 5146 and the fact that you are already thinking of a second piece to purchase gives me the feeling that you might be in the same boat as I am somewhat. Meaning: "It is a great watch but I want more." If I had that Lange, I'd be ecstatic to wear it all the time! Also if robustness is your preference, definitely go for the 5980 than the 5146.

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Daytonaman799 · 28 August 2016, 06:39 AM

In a heart beat...

TickTopia · 28 August 2016, 06:52 AM

If I were you I'd keep the Lange & save up for a 5712.

RUK · 28 August 2016, 07:26 AM

If it was a 5140 and a 5164 yes that way you have a perpetual and a travel time.

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masyv6 · 28 August 2016, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wear the Lange more. That'd be my preference.

Same for me.

Islatate · 28 August 2016, 09:48 AM

Thank you everyone for your great suggestions. Just found out late this afternoon, the local PP AD has a 5170g coming in Monday so I will go give it a try. Once it's on my wrist, I'll have a better idea if it's a watch I would wear more frequently than the Lange. Unfortunately, the AD doesn't have a 5905p for me to try on.

I have come to realization that as much as I love the handsome dial of the Lange PC, its "dressy" 38.5mm size is a tad too small to get much wrist time. Stay tuned.

KarlS · 28 August 2016, 01:11 PM

Doubt you will get a straight flip for the 5170 without putting some serious cash in!!

Islatate · 29 August 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

Doubt you will get a straight flip for the 5170 without putting some serious cash in!!

You're right Karl. Difference of 15k if I decide to go for the 5170g

Islatate · 29 August 2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dancing Fire

Then there is a RG Dato ...

No YG or RG for me. I've owned the 5712gr and 5712r, and sold both since I found them too attention grabbing. Love the Dato - had chance to buy it before I decided on the Perpetual but the Dato's tall case and relatively narrow strap caused it to flop around on my wrist too much.

Finkalot · 31 August 2016, 01:22 AM

I have a 5146G and a 5712A... I wear them as daily watches when it's their weekly turn for rotation. The legibility of the 5146 is amazing and the 5712 is a very popular watch. So I would say yes to the trade... Especially since you hardly wear the ALS.

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27 August 2016, 03:24 AM	#31
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	The L&S is an extremely well made watch with a stunning movement. But personally I would sell it. The reason is simple, having tried one on, I simply couldn't read the very small dials. But that is me not you. __________________

27 August 2016, 03:27 AM	#32
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	If you want to downgrade then it's a reasonable trade. The Lange is in another league compared to what you are getting. That is also the most desirable metal and dial combo on the Lange. But it's not a crazy idea, sure why not? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

28 August 2016, 07:26 AM	#40
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	If it was a 5140 and a 5164 yes that way you have a perpetual and a travel time. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

28 August 2016, 09:48 AM	#42
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	Thank you everyone for your great suggestions. Just found out late this afternoon, the local PP AD has a 5170g coming in Monday so I will go give it a try. Once it's on my wrist, I'll have a better idea if it's a watch I would wear more frequently than the Lange. Unfortunately, the AD doesn't have a 5905p for me to try on. I have come to realization that as much as I love the handsome dial of the Lange PC, its "dressy" 38.5mm size is a tad too small to get much wrist time. Stay tuned. __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

27 August 2016, 04:37 AM	#33
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,457	I have a 5146J and a 5712/1A so you know where I stand on this one.

27 August 2016, 05:41 AM	#34
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	I would do that trade in a heartbeat!

27 August 2016, 06:29 AM	#36
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,934	I wouldn't make the trade. Maybe a 5205r or 5170r

28 August 2016, 06:35 AM	#37
mzmonzon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Marco Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: 116719, PP 5726A Posts: 201	I would keep the Lange. Such a fantastic watch. And just save for a 5712. Just not a fan of the 5146 and the fact that you are already thinking of a second piece to purchase gives me the feeling that you might be in the same boat as I am somewhat. Meaning: "It is a great watch but I want more." If I had that Lange, I'd be ecstatic to wear it all the time! Also if robustness is your preference, definitely go for the 5980 than the 5146. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2016, 06:39 AM	#38
Daytonaman799 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,728	In a heart beat...

28 August 2016, 06:52 AM	#39
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	If I were you I'd keep the Lange & save up for a 5712.

28 August 2016, 01:11 PM	#43
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Doubt you will get a straight flip for the 5170 without putting some serious cash in!!

31 August 2016, 01:22 AM	#46
Finkalot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Patek 5146G Posts: 235	I have a 5146G and a 5712A... I wear them as daily watches when it's their weekly turn for rotation. The legibility of the 5146 is amazing and the 5712 is a very popular watch. So I would say yes to the trade... Especially since you hardly wear the ALS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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