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cervantes · 31 October 2016, 02:59 PM

Dato - a horological marvel (and gorgeous in the metal). The AP - an astounding feat of engineering.
My choice would be the Lange.

Andrés G · 31 October 2016, 03:11 PM

AP. The subdials on the Dato are almost impossible to read.

conkers · 31 October 2016, 04:10 PM

The legibility thing is an important point as my eyesight is certainly on the decline since I turned 40. It is a bad photo of the AP but I don't have a wrist shot to hand sadly but obviously I have tried it. The ludicrous weight is part of the appeal. But the Lange is just so beautiful........

Lordofrolex · 31 October 2016, 04:13 PM

Voted the AP but believe there are better options out there for the money.

jjnd08 · 31 October 2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Your last ALS didn't last long (as I recall) and you have plenty of round dress watches currently.

Need more sports watches in the rotation, huge thumbs up for AP Tourb.

This was my thought as well.

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robbonds · 31 October 2016, 07:05 PM

don't buy a tourbillion that u cant see...if i own one - i want to watch it work!

texex91 · 31 October 2016, 10:03 PM

I remember trying it on - it's a stunner and the weight IS part of the appeal IMHO

conkers · 1 November 2016, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbonds

don't buy a tourbillion that u cant see...if i own one - i want to watch it work!

I have my other AP tourbillon as back up!

brettpaul · 1 November 2016, 01:59 AM

Given what I've seen of your more formal watch collection, I'd have to go with AP on this occasion. You've got several simply beautiful PP complications - you should ask yourself if the ALS was in your watchbox, how often would you reach for it over your PP's?

Good luck deciding Roger - looking forward to the incoming regardless!

Urooj · 1 November 2016, 06:25 AM

Definitely AP. Depends on your aesthetics preference two very different watches though.

conkers · 1 November 2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Given what I've seen of your more formal watch collection, I'd have to go with AP on this occasion. You've got several simply beautiful PP complications - you should ask yourself if the ALS was in your watchbox, how often would you reach for it over your PP's?

Good luck deciding Roger - looking forward to the incoming regardless!

It is a good point. I will be selling some of my collection to ensure that I don't have too many watches in the rotation. No point in having valuable watches sitting in the safe unworn.

Jerrychen · 1 November 2016, 12:45 PM

AP for me on this one!

conkers · 1 November 2016, 01:08 PM

Jerry this AP or Laptimer?

FeelingTheBlues · 1 November 2016, 01:22 PM

That ROO is nice but it would not be my choice for an AP with a tourbillon, I will have to go Lange in this case.

conkers · 1 November 2016, 05:54 PM

Which AP tourbillon do you prefer Carl?

fai9al · 1 November 2016, 06:04 PM

I'd get the AP (that is an awesome problem to have BTW) :-))

I would also take look at this:

RHJ · 1 November 2016, 06:10 PM

ALS all the way, it's elegant and highly readable, AP not

conkers · 2 November 2016, 12:44 AM

Ceramic bezel an important aspect of the AP's appeal.

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

robbonds · 2 November 2016, 12:52 AM

Roger - i assume you have a minute repeater already? an AP (or really almost any) is my grail of all grails..

PJ S · 2 November 2016, 02:02 AM

It’s okay chaps, I’ve found Roger’s new watch...https://watchxchange.london/products...iversary-watch

conkers · 2 November 2016, 10:23 AM

Don't have a minute repeater. Supersonnerie very impressive but a huge chunk of change!

First used Roger Smith I have seen for sale. Good spot PJ.

Jerrychen · 2 November 2016, 12:34 PM

I would still pick Laptimer, the rear view wins it. Only downside is the titanium bezel which is not as durable as the ceramic bezel on 26388.

Quote:

Originally Posted by conkers

Jerry this AP or Laptimer?

aleeboy · 2 November 2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

I am usually pro-AP but in this case, the Lange.

You can get wrist hernia wearing that AP which weights a ton.

This. That AP goes beyond heavy.

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31 October 2016, 04:13 PM	#34
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Voted the AP but believe there are better options out there for the money. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

31 October 2016, 07:05 PM	#36
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	don't buy a tourbillion that u cant see...if i own one - i want to watch it work! __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

1 November 2016, 01:59 AM	#39
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Given what I've seen of your more formal watch collection, I'd have to go with AP on this occasion. You've got several simply beautiful PP complications - you should ask yourself if the ALS was in your watchbox, how often would you reach for it over your PP's? Good luck deciding Roger - looking forward to the incoming regardless! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

1 November 2016, 01:22 PM	#44
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That ROO is nice but it would not be my choice for an AP with a tourbillon, I will have to go Lange in this case. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

31 October 2016, 02:59 PM	#31
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Dato - a horological marvel (and gorgeous in the metal). The AP - an astounding feat of engineering. My choice would be the Lange.

31 October 2016, 03:11 PM	#32
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	AP. The subdials on the Dato are almost impossible to read.

31 October 2016, 04:10 PM	#33
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	The legibility thing is an important point as my eyesight is certainly on the decline since I turned 40. It is a bad photo of the AP but I don't have a wrist shot to hand sadly but obviously I have tried it. The ludicrous weight is part of the appeal. But the Lange is just so beautiful........

31 October 2016, 10:03 PM	#37
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I remember trying it on - it's a stunner and the weight IS part of the appeal IMHO

1 November 2016, 06:25 AM	#40
Urooj Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 352	Definitely AP. Depends on your aesthetics preference two very different watches though.

1 November 2016, 12:45 PM	#42
Jerrychen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jerry Location: TW Watch: AP Posts: 70	AP for me on this one!

1 November 2016, 01:08 PM	#43
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Jerry this AP or Laptimer?

1 November 2016, 05:54 PM	#45
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Which AP tourbillon do you prefer Carl?

1 November 2016, 06:04 PM	#46
fai9al "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jeddah, KSA Posts: 413	Ap I'd get the AP (that is an awesome problem to have BTW) :-)) I would also take look at this: Attached Images

1 November 2016, 06:10 PM	#47
RHJ 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 924	ALS all the way, it's elegant and highly readable, AP not __________________ here to learn

2 November 2016, 12:44 AM	#48
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Ceramic bezel an important aspect of the AP's appeal. Thanks for all the feedback guys.

2 November 2016, 12:52 AM	#49
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	Roger - i assume you have a minute repeater already? an AP (or really almost any) is my grail of all grails.. __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

2 November 2016, 02:02 AM	#50
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	It’s okay chaps, I’ve found Roger’s new watch...https://watchxchange.london/products...iversary-watch

2 November 2016, 10:23 AM	#51
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,132	Don't have a minute repeater. Supersonnerie very impressive but a huge chunk of change! First used Roger Smith I have seen for sale. Good spot PJ.

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