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wisguy · 18 October 2018, 12:49 PM

I assume you really like the ALS, otherwise this thread would not exist.

I own a WG Saxonia and used to own a BLNR.

Completely different pieces, I guess it comes down to what you'd use and enjoy more, if you're in suits regularly then go for it (personally I think you look silly in a suit with the BLNR).

chloebear · 20 October 2018, 02:44 PM

I completely understand where you are coming from. I am in roughly the same boat in that I am looking to unload my black GMT to fund the purchase of a white gold ALS 37mm Saxonia.

In my case my Explorer II gets all of my wrist time so I felt the GMT was somewhat redundant. As I think the Explorer II is the ultimate daily/sports watch, I thought the ALS would be a much more refined change of pace.

I absolutely love the Saxonia and can't wait to pick it up. Best of luck in your decision. I say go for it!

chloebear · 20 October 2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vman

Finally, unless you're stuck in t-shirts, ripped jeans, and flip-flops, you can dress down that ALS. So go ahead and run with the trade.

Thank you for this comment. My only concern with the Saxonia was that it might be too dressy for casual dress. Sounds like it's quite versatile!

GBD · 20 October 2018, 03:05 PM

Hell yes. ALS is on a different planet, and if you want to go down that rabbit hole (and you should), then make that trade!

Kigan · 20 October 2018, 04:32 PM

No.

This Lange model is of little interest in real life. Admiring on the Internet is one thing, buying Saxonia UT 37mm is another.

peterskinner · 20 October 2018, 06:42 PM

They present very different images, that's for sure. Might I suggest that the ceramic BLNR is a bit 'bling'....as if designed to draw attention to itself. A very 'obvious' watch. The ALS could hardly be more different, under-stated, very classy, dripping with real style.
So you need both!

belutak · 20 October 2018, 06:42 PM

In a heartbeat! I have tried it so many times and cannot wait for the moment to buy it!

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bio guyver · 20 October 2018, 10:10 PM

Rolex is Rolex. Never trade

wisguy · 22 October 2018, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kigan

No.

This Lange model is of little interest in real life. Admiring on the Internet is one thing, buying Saxonia UT 37mm is another.

I disagree but in a sense that's why I love the ALS, you rarely see them in the wild. Rolex are a dime a dozen and draw too much (unwanted) attention.

Vipes · 22 October 2018, 04:40 AM

Not for the Saxonia. Lange 1? Yes.

Mldrake · 5 November 2018, 05:24 AM

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Metuen · 5 November 2018, 05:30 AM

That’s on preference because I won’t trade a Rolex for nothing I will just add to it but that’s only imo at the end of the day it’s up to you and how you feel about both pieces

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SearChart · 5 November 2018, 05:33 AM

Yes I would

Roy7 · 5 November 2018, 09:11 PM

It depends on your collection.

I just scooped my former grail Lange 1 a month ago.

I love it but to be fair I still wear my AP and Sub way more and to a certain extent enjoy them more.

If your collection has other daily watches you enjoy then for sure. The Lange is such a beautiful piece and so timeless.

Under the radar? For sure. My sub gets way more attention than my RO or Lange. But I like it that way.

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zjd168 · 5 November 2018, 10:41 PM

not for me, it doesn't have the second hand important to me

puckbw11 · 5 November 2018, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisguy

I assume you really like the ALS, otherwise this thread would not exist.

I own a WG Saxonia and used to own a BLNR.

Completely different pieces, I guess it comes down to what you'd use and enjoy more, if you're in suits regularly then go for it (personally I think you look silly in a suit with the BLNR).

Couldn't disagree more on BLNR with a suit. The BLNr, besides the Explorer, is the most versatile of all professional models.

lukajur · 6 November 2018, 12:00 AM

Depending if you have other sport watches. If yes, I'd do it in a heartbeat!

V25V · 6 November 2018, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

if i wanted a dress watch i would

+1

Jace · 6 November 2018, 12:04 PM

A Lange is a work of art but a totally different watch. An unanswerable question.

Would I want a Lange? Any day of the week. But I don’t wear dress watches and don’t like straps so my answer would be no.

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omitohud · 6 November 2018, 02:08 PM

That’s the watch? Noooo!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Mldrake

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aleeboy · 6 November 2018, 04:56 PM

Not a particular fan of that ALS reference. Whilst I find Rolex Sports models fairly uninspiring (apart from the 11520), the Saxonia in 37mm is even more plain in comparison.

I would not do that trade.

Fat_ninja · 6 November 2018, 09:36 PM

Looks like a good trade. I assume you like the saxonia.

18 October 2018, 12:49 PM	#31
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I assume you really like the ALS, otherwise this thread would not exist. I own a WG Saxonia and used to own a BLNR. Completely different pieces, I guess it comes down to what you'd use and enjoy more, if you're in suits regularly then go for it (personally I think you look silly in a suit with the BLNR). __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

6 November 2018, 12:00 AM	#47
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	Depending if you have other sport watches. If yes, I'd do it in a heartbeat! __________________ Omega: Speedmaster Professional, Rolex: Blancpain: Fifthy Fathoms Bathyscaphe Rose Gold Cartier: Midsize Santos

20 October 2018, 02:44 PM	#32
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I completely understand where you are coming from. I am in roughly the same boat in that I am looking to unload my black GMT to fund the purchase of a white gold ALS 37mm Saxonia. In my case my Explorer II gets all of my wrist time so I felt the GMT was somewhat redundant. As I think the Explorer II is the ultimate daily/sports watch, I thought the ALS would be a much more refined change of pace. I absolutely love the Saxonia and can't wait to pick it up. Best of luck in your decision. I say go for it!

20 October 2018, 03:05 PM	#34
GBD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 442	Hell yes. ALS is on a different planet, and if you want to go down that rabbit hole (and you should), then make that trade!

20 October 2018, 04:32 PM	#35
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 442	No. This Lange model is of little interest in real life. Admiring on the Internet is one thing, buying Saxonia UT 37mm is another.

20 October 2018, 06:42 PM	#36
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	They present very different images, that's for sure. Might I suggest that the ceramic BLNR is a bit 'bling'....as if designed to draw attention to itself. A very 'obvious' watch. The ALS could hardly be more different, under-stated, very classy, dripping with real style. So you need both!

20 October 2018, 06:42 PM	#37
belutak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: planet earth Watch: Variety Posts: 351	In a heartbeat! I have tried it so many times and cannot wait for the moment to buy it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 October 2018, 10:10 PM	#38
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	Rolex is Rolex. Never trade

22 October 2018, 04:40 AM	#40
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,906	Not for the Saxonia. Lange 1? Yes.

5 November 2018, 05:24 AM	#41
Mldrake "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 108	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2018, 05:30 AM	#42
Metuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 31	That’s on preference because I won’t trade a Rolex for nothing I will just add to it but that’s only imo at the end of the day it’s up to you and how you feel about both pieces Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2018, 09:11 PM	#44
Roy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland Watch: 16613, 16570 Posts: 622	It depends on your collection. I just scooped my former grail Lange 1 a month ago. I love it but to be fair I still wear my AP and Sub way more and to a certain extent enjoy them more. If your collection has other daily watches you enjoy then for sure. The Lange is such a beautiful piece and so timeless. Under the radar? For sure. My sub gets way more attention than my RO or Lange. But I like it that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2018, 10:41 PM	#45
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	not for me, it doesn't have the second hand important to me

6 November 2018, 12:04 PM	#49
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	A Lange is a work of art but a totally different watch. An unanswerable question. Would I want a Lange? Any day of the week. But I don’t wear dress watches and don’t like straps so my answer would be no. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 November 2018, 04:56 PM	#51
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	Not a particular fan of that ALS reference. Whilst I find Rolex Sports models fairly uninspiring (apart from the 11520), the Saxonia in 37mm is even more plain in comparison. I would not do that trade.

6 November 2018, 09:36 PM	#52
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Looks like a good trade. I assume you like the saxonia.

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