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997.2TTS · 6 September 2015, 01:58 AM

Wanted to get quick opinions from my fellow enthusiasts.

The ALS Timezone in Platinum will be available to me BNIB from a friend at sub 34K, which is amazing.

I have a great relationship with my PP AD, and enjoy decent discounts, along with a 5% VAT refund. I just got the call from him that the 5990 is suddenly available.

I'm in need of a travel watch, and feel that both options do well in both casual or dress attire. I'm drawn to the size and movement of the Timezone, but also find that the 5990 is a great package and wears well.

I know it's a personal decision in the end, but I look forward to your thoughts and opinions!

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el1125 · 6 September 2015, 02:23 AM

Really depends on the look you are going after. The Lange is dressier IMO. For me, I prefer the Nautiluses that can be worn both for sport and dressy.

belk7 · 6 September 2015, 02:41 AM

I adore both of these pieces. I own the Lange in WG and have found it to be more versatile than expected. The size and case finish lend to casual situations more than I anticipated and I find myself wearing it quite often. The 5990 is the one Nautilus that I have a real yearn for, and I may very well add one down the road, but I will keep the Timezone.

These are both absolute winners IMO and your choice is the very nature of a personal decision. You can research resale, etc if that is appropriate for you - it wasn't a major consideration for me. I simply liked the Lange a bit more, the overall package fit my specific collection better at the time.

mps354 · 6 September 2015, 03:17 AM

Can't go wrong either way, they are both amazing pieces. I think it comes down to personal preference and what else you have in your collection. For me, I slightly lean toward the 5990

texex91 · 6 September 2015, 03:32 AM

Both nice, but 5990 for me.

PJ S · 6 September 2015, 04:44 AM

Having looked at both, I'm not fussed on either.
The 5990 doesn't work for me, and the Lange is confusing, lacking an element of clarity.

To that end, and as I will often do, I'm going to propose an alternative.....http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...r-cosmopolite/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWkZ21IuT50

Israguard · 6 September 2015, 05:12 AM

I so agree with PJ S

I have handled the ALS. Found everything on the dial too small for my personal liking and just not user friendly. Telling time(s) was work. Just my humble opinion. I love the offering from GO.

Chary · 6 September 2015, 05:49 AM

I would go for the 5990 and it works well for casual and dressy

GB-man · 6 September 2015, 05:59 AM

I really like the timezone but am finding I prefer rubber or bracelet and therefore I vote 5990.

HL65 · 6 September 2015, 06:49 AM

My favorite watch and favorite Lange bar none. I would suggest trying them both and get the one you like most.

brandrea · 6 September 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

My favorite watch and favorite Lange bar none. I would suggest trying them both and get the one you like most.

That's just so beautiful Ken

HL65 · 6 September 2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

That's just so beautiful Ken

Thanks Brian.

SpunkyQ8 · 6 September 2015, 08:17 AM

U can't really go wrong with either.
I tend to lean towards the ALS in between them two

ash20 · 6 September 2015, 08:52 AM

5990 for me, as it's a bit more versatile.

zama · 6 September 2015, 09:58 AM

Both winners try both on see what sings and if one is a much better deal consider that....

lapince · 6 September 2015, 01:03 PM

love both but the Lange is a little too much on the dress side for me, so if it was for me, it isn't, I would get the PP

daytonaTBR · 6 September 2015, 01:29 PM

TZ for me. 5990 never did it for me.

malarky_hk · 6 September 2015, 01:35 PM

The ALS, IMHO, is dressier compared to the PP. Since you want versatility, then I think the PP would be better choice. But both are very nice pieces and you really can't make a bad choice here.

DECR · 6 September 2015, 02:41 PM

BNIB Platinum Time Zone at sub 34K sounds like a great deal to me unless I am missing something. In any case, my vote goes to the Lange.

lapince · 6 September 2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DECR

BNIB Platinum Time Zone at sub 34K sounds like a great deal to me unless I am missing something. In any case, my vote goes to the Lange.

the Lange is cheaper but PP also has chrono function...

topcat30093 · 6 September 2015, 06:30 PM

If it was the rose gold version, likes Ken's (Beautiful watch ken) then I would go with that. As there is a lot more colour and beauty compared to the platinum piece.

So my choice would be for the 5990

HL65 · 6 September 2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

If it was the rose gold version, likes Ken's (Beautiful watch ken) then I would go with that. As there is a lot more colour and beauty compared to the platinum piece.

So my choice would be for the 5990

Thanks Tony!

cervantes · 7 September 2015, 12:49 AM

That price sounds good. I like the 5990, especially the dial color with the complications, but if you could get Ken's beautiful grey dial (I tried!) that would be great. I do like it in WG with the blue hands though. The 5990 is probably more versatile but most larger Langes are surprisingly versatile too and I always found the timezone to wear really well for it's size.

Tough call...

6 September 2015, 01:58 AM	#1
997.2TTS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: So Cal + Taipei Watch: Datograph up/dn RG Posts: 218	Next travel watch, Nautilus 5990 vs ALS Timezone.. Wanted to get quick opinions from my fellow enthusiasts. The ALS Timezone in Platinum will be available to me BNIB from a friend at sub 34K, which is amazing. I have a great relationship with my PP AD, and enjoy decent discounts, along with a 5% VAT refund. I just got the call from him that the 5990 is suddenly available. I'm in need of a travel watch, and feel that both options do well in both casual or dress attire. I'm drawn to the size and movement of the Timezone, but also find that the 5990 is a great package and wears well. I know it's a personal decision in the end, but I look forward to your thoughts and opinions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 September 2015, 06:49 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,298	My favorite watch and favorite Lange bar none. I would suggest trying them both and get the one you like most. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 September 2015, 09:58 AM	#15
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Both winners try both on see what sings and if one is a much better deal consider that.... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

6 September 2015, 06:30 PM	#21
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	If it was the rose gold version, likes Ken's (Beautiful watch ken) then I would go with that. As there is a lot more colour and beauty compared to the platinum piece. So my choice would be for the 5990 __________________

6 September 2015, 02:23 AM	#2
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Really depends on the look you are going after. The Lange is dressier IMO. For me, I prefer the Nautiluses that can be worn both for sport and dressy.

6 September 2015, 02:41 AM	#3
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I adore both of these pieces. I own the Lange in WG and have found it to be more versatile than expected. The size and case finish lend to casual situations more than I anticipated and I find myself wearing it quite often. The 5990 is the one Nautilus that I have a real yearn for, and I may very well add one down the road, but I will keep the Timezone. These are both absolute winners IMO and your choice is the very nature of a personal decision. You can research resale, etc if that is appropriate for you - it wasn't a major consideration for me. I simply liked the Lange a bit more, the overall package fit my specific collection better at the time.

6 September 2015, 03:17 AM	#4
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,151	Can't go wrong either way, they are both amazing pieces. I think it comes down to personal preference and what else you have in your collection. For me, I slightly lean toward the 5990

6 September 2015, 03:32 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Both nice, but 5990 for me.

6 September 2015, 04:44 AM	#6
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Having looked at both, I'm not fussed on either. The 5990 doesn't work for me, and the Lange is confusing, lacking an element of clarity. To that end, and as I will often do, I'm going to propose an alternative.....http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...r-cosmopolite/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWkZ21IuT50

6 September 2015, 05:12 AM	#7
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	I so agree with PJ S I have handled the ALS. Found everything on the dial too small for my personal liking and just not user friendly. Telling time(s) was work. Just my humble opinion. I love the offering from GO.

6 September 2015, 05:49 AM	#8
Chary "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	I would go for the 5990 and it works well for casual and dressy

6 September 2015, 05:59 AM	#9
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,664	I really like the timezone but am finding I prefer rubber or bracelet and therefore I vote 5990.

6 September 2015, 08:17 AM	#13
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	U can't really go wrong with either. I tend to lean towards the ALS in between them two

6 September 2015, 08:52 AM	#14
ash20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Abram Location: NorCal Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 513	5990 for me, as it's a bit more versatile.

6 September 2015, 01:03 PM	#16
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	love both but the Lange is a little too much on the dress side for me, so if it was for me, it isn't, I would get the PP

6 September 2015, 01:29 PM	#17
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	TZ for me. 5990 never did it for me.

6 September 2015, 01:35 PM	#18
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	The ALS, IMHO, is dressier compared to the PP. Since you want versatility, then I think the PP would be better choice. But both are very nice pieces and you really can't make a bad choice here.

6 September 2015, 02:41 PM	#19
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	BNIB Platinum Time Zone at sub 34K sounds like a great deal to me unless I am missing something. In any case, my vote goes to the Lange.

7 September 2015, 12:49 AM	#23
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	That price sounds good. I like the 5990, especially the dial color with the complications, but if you could get Ken's beautiful grey dial (I tried!) that would be great. I do like it in WG with the blue hands though. The 5990 is probably more versatile but most larger Langes are surprisingly versatile too and I always found the timezone to wear really well for it's size. Tough call...

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