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Old 9 April 2018, 10:27 PM   #61
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Patek is known for its luxury, while Lange is known for its vintage existence, it all depends on the individual and which one you want
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Old 9 April 2018, 11:21 PM   #62
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Old 11 April 2018, 07:33 AM   #63
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Lange 1 is amazing. Past that Patek IMO.
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Old 11 April 2018, 10:00 AM   #64
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The Zeitwerk is possibly the most beautifully finished watch I’ve ever handled.
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Old 11 April 2018, 12:34 PM   #65
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the other factor is longevity which is important to me. I want my watches to go to my kids and then maybe their kids too. ALS has already gone out of business once and was brought back. Patek is a brand that i am fairly confident will be around in a generation or two. Other high end brands, im not so sure of:ALS, FPJ, RM, etc.
Although to be fair, World War II was not Lange's fault.
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Old 11 April 2018, 12:44 PM   #66
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Lange's cases are also the same across all the lines, which bothers me. I also find their dials way too bland and austere, despite the fact that I do recognize it is part of their design signature. Hence why I'm willing to sacrifice a few points in the movement finish department.

That said, the PT Datograph is still a grail for me. I just need to be in a position to be able to buy it and remain married to it without having to care about resale.
Maybe these dials can do something to change your mind?





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Old 11 April 2018, 01:23 PM   #67
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Although to be fair, World War II was not Lange's fault.
Neither was the Cold War.
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Old 13 April 2018, 01:51 AM   #68
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Neither was the Cold War.


Pretty sure they had a hand in that one.


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Old 13 April 2018, 02:01 AM   #69
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Lovely Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst - was it 30 they made?
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Old 13 April 2018, 02:58 AM   #70
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Lovely Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst - was it 30 they made?
The Handwerkskunst has a lovely Gemütlichkeit feel. Thanks Lange for two of my favourite words.
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Old 14 April 2018, 06:30 AM   #71
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Maybe these dials can do something to change your mind?
Thanks for sharing. That is dial art that I can't argue with!
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Old 14 April 2018, 02:56 PM   #72
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In terms of pure watch-making skill, finishing, design - Lange is every bit the equal of Patek.

In terms of branding / marketing - Patek has an overwhelming advantage.
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Old 14 April 2018, 04:11 PM   #73
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Had problems with 2 PPs, but so far I never have any problems with my Langes. IMO, finish wise?...Lange all day long!.
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I enjoy both brands... I am a big fan of the 1815 collection!
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