5170g vs A lange & Sohne 1815 chronograph

[Demonoid]

Hello my lovely people from TRF. I wanted to start this 2014 with an isnteresting poll.

What do you guys think? Who has the better piece? Comments and pics are welcome.

[Demonoid]

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[Demonoid]

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[HL65]

5170G for me between those 2.

[Demonoid]

Patek movement

[Demonoid]

ALS Movement

[Demonoid]

ALS live pic

[FeelingTheBlues]

Movement wise I prefer Lange's finishing than Patek's on those two particular models, however, the 5170g wins the match overall.

I usually don't mind subdials that aren't aligned in the middle of the dial on chronographs, Lange has been known for doing that on some of their watches and I usually find the overall look of it pretty nice when it comes with a big date window or a perpetual calendar. My main concern here is that there's nothing that would justify such a design on the 1815 chronograph, the brand name could have been smaller or placed differently to allow the two subdials to be a tad more up. As for the cases, both look nice in their own way but the lugs on the Lange make it look a tad sportier, it's fine by me but in my humble opinion those watches, despite their complications, are made to be more in the dress watch category and for that reason I think the fine lines of the 5170g look more appropriate.

Regarding the hands, I love the blue hands on the 1815 and especially the fact that the chronograph second hand matches the chronograph minute hand, something that could have looked wonderful on the 5170g (instead of those regular hands). I also like the original touch of the rather long "tail" on the chrono second hand on the Lange. The only thing that bugs me a bit is that it seems like the 1815's minute hand looks very long, I prefer the smaller and nicer proportions of the Patek's hands.

Finally, arabic numerals are nice but I think that with the time we spent talking about watches you've been able to know how much of a passion I have for Breguet numerals, didn't you Logan?

In the end, both look pretty nice but for those reasons if I was in your shoes I'd go with the Patek.

[subtona]

Patek for this choice.

[Le Chef]

Not a fan of any of the Patek Chrono's.

[dysondiver]

too tricky by far .... both ,, either ,, cant go wrong.

[codecow]

The main issue I have with Lange is resale, 5170 is apparently also soft on resale and at MSRP on paper the 1815 looks like a better deal. For me it comes down to the case. The Lange cases are too round and tall for my taste.

[el1125]

5170g

[Le Chef]

For similar street pricing of a 5170G or J you can get a Datograph Auf/Ab in platinum. Lange 1815 in wg is almost $30K less than the 5170.

[tom2517]

Disregard brand name, resale value, and aesthetics, the ALS is the better technical watch. But it's never that simple is it?

Between those two I take the ALS though.

[nick c]

Patek for me

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

For similar street pricing of a 5170G or J you can get a Datograph Auf/Ab in platinum. Lange 1815 in wg is almost $30K less than the 5170.

Chef, this is exactly my dilema.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Chef, this is exactly my dilema.

Once you can get a look at all 3 side by side the decision becomes much easier.

I'm looking to add a 2nd chronograph and I can tell you unequivocally following a side by side exploration that it's going to be a Datograph to add to my 1815 Chronograph.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Once you can get a look at all 3 side by side the decision becomes much easier.

I'm looking to add a 2nd chronograph and I can tell you unequivocally following a side by side exploration that it's going to be a Datograph to add to my 1815 Chronograph.

The dato will win hands down in my humble humble opinion. It costs the same as the 5170 and you get 3 more things: Platinum, date and power reserve. You can't beat that.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

ALS live pic

I like this better than the current model

[subtona]

I didnt want to say anything, but since you brought it up, Dato is 1st pick by a mile!

[QueueCumber]

Datograph.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by tom2517

Disregard brand name, resale value, and aesthetics, the ALS is the better technical watch. But it's never that simple is it?

Between those two I take the ALS though.

Agreed on your points but not sure about the conclusion

[GB-man]

I like the 1815 but datograph would be tops.

[JChow]

ALS 1815 Chrono! The blued hands and the depth of the dial made it an easy decision for me.

[Sam Philip]

5170g

[NavitimerNut]

I voted Patek.

[topcat30093]

Personally. I would choice the 1815.

Much prefer the dial layout.

But, now the datograph is a possible option. The new version would win every time.

It is simply gorgeous.

[SearChart]

I really like both, but I prefer yellow gold over white gold.
I'd go for the 5170G in this case, it's a close one though.

[travisb]

5170 wins out for me.