Reorganization Help Needed.....2 or 3

[chloebear]

Gents,

After 4 years of cycling through multiple Rolexes I’ve finally decided on my ultimate Rolex; the Black 42mm Explorer II. In my mind I have the ultimate daily sports watch.

I’d really like to add a dress watch now. The ultimate dress watch in my opinion is the white gold 37mm A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin. I love everything about it and feel it would be a great compliment to the Explorer II.

But for roughly the same price I could add my second favorite Rolex (the Z Blue Milgauss) and my second favorite dress watch (the JLC Master Control).

So two or three watches. Thoughts or suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike




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[arguetaoscar]

I would add the Milgauss and the JLC, I’m a huge fan of JLC


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[SS Oyster]

What about Rolex Cellini moon phase?


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[marcusp23]

Always go with the ones you really want - never the 2nd choice. Explorer II plus the Lange would be an awesome duo

[Dpop24]

Originally Posted by marcusp23

Always go with the ones you really want - never the 2nd choice. Explorer II plus the Lange would be an awesome duo

This is the right advice IMO.

I personally like that JLC over the Lange so would go for the Milgauss/JLC combo. However, you like the Lange, so you should absolutely go with the Lange.


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[chloebear]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

What about Rolex Cellini moon phase?


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I have absolutely considered the Cellini line in general. I think they are stunning, but I always get the feeling they are a tad too dressy for my style.

I tend to wear a lot of button down shirts, but not full on dress shirts. Hence my pull towards the Lange and the JLC.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by marcusp23

Always go with the ones you really want - never the 2nd choice. Explorer II plus the Lange would be an awesome duo

Sage advice. I was all in on the JLC until I realized the Lange was actually in range financially. It's amazing with watches how you can obsess over one, then another one comes along that completely trumps it.

I can't imagine really wanting anything else if I had the Explorer II and the Saxonia.....but the Z Blue.....

No way I could do the Z Blue and the Lange. Hence my dilema.

[subprimero]

The Lange. Buying exactly what you want will be more satisfying.

[2001jesper]

Would take the three watch approach.. Yes, i know that the Lange looks great, the movement is made to perfection and pm - but can never seem to justify the cost, considering that you are essentially “only” a getting plain white dial i.e its as basic as it can possibly be. The Jager wins it for me

[Glengooligan]

Lange!

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[Nikrnic]

I thought you had a Zblue already, or is that your brother? As you know l love mine and My Polar too. Congrats on the Expll ! Can't beat that one, keeper for sure. I do prefer the JLC It seems have a more interesting character than the Lange. It actually looks like it has a little vintage charm without playing on that theme. Happy choosing, it seems like your leaning towards the Lange. Btw> do you still have your Ln?

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[Pauln]

They’re all great watches. For me it would come down to how much I would wear the Lange. If my dress was a bit more casual, I’d probably go with the JLC and Milgauss. But I’d probably not buy them at the same time, spread out the fun.

[Colin10101]

I think I genuinely like the JLC better than the Lange. The fact that you can then add the milgauss is the icing on the cake. I’d go for that option.

[ap1]

Fpj CB?

[sensui]

Give this man a prize. So under rated.

Originally Posted by ap1

Fpj CB?

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I thought you had a Zblue already, or is that your brother? As you know l love mine and My Polar too. Congrats on the Expll ! Can't beat that one, keeper for sure. I do prefer the JLC It seems have a more interesting character than the Lange. It actually looks like it has a little vintage charm without playing on that theme. Happy choosing, it seems like your leaning towards the Lange. Btw> do you still have your Ln?

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Hey Nikrnic,

I've actually never had the Z Blue. I had the white Milgauss but sold it to my brother in your neck of the woods (metro Detroit). Unfortunately moved the LN too. I loved it, but I always wanted to wear the Explorer II, so it was hard to justify keeping it. The Explorer II has become and I suspect will always be the foundation of my collection. I do really like the JLC and I agree with your assessment. Definite lean toward the Lange, but I'm going to take my sweet time deciding.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Pauln

They’re all great watches. For me it would come down to how much I would wear the Lange. If my dress was a bit more casual, I’d probably go with the JLC and Milgauss. But I’d probably not buy them at the same time, spread out the fun.

That's fantastic advice Pauln! If I go that route I will certainly spread them out. It's really a tough call between two outstanding watches or one grail.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by ap1

Fpj CB?

The FPJ CB is unbelievably cool. Unfortunately it's way out of my budget. If that was in the budget it would be hard to beat. I checked out the VC Patrimony too, but it's a bit of a stretch too.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by chloebear

The FPJ CB is unbelievably cool. Unfortunately it's way out of my budget. If that was in the budget it would be hard to beat. I checked out the VC Patrimony too, but it's a bit of a stretch too.

I bought the Vc patrimony 38.5 manual small seconds for close that what I think the Lange will sell for. 15ish? This was like 2 years ago. I’d also pick that over the Lange. I like the 1815 or Lange 1 better but I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade.

[ap1]

I’m sure you’ve seen the hodinkee video on best dressed under 20. That basically got me interested in those 3. I’ve had 2/3

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by ap1

I bought the Vc patrimony 38.5 manual small seconds for close that what I think the Lange will sell for. 15ish? This was like 2 years ago. I’d also pick that over the Lange. I like the 1815 or Lange 1 better but I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade.

No worries on raining on the parade.....this is the advice I'm looking for. Great to get ideas and options. I'd really like to make sure I know what all is out there so I can make an informed decision. I agree on the 1815, the Lange 1, the Richard Lange....heck any Lange.

For me the Saxonia checks literally every box. PM, classic size, simple, clean, manual wind and most importantly, in my price range. I also love that it has a traditional pin buckle and not a deployant strap. I really prefer no date on a dress watch too.

[SPMN]

Get the Lange. It’s your favorite, and while the cost might prevent you from buying the Milhauss for a few years, you’ll still have the II, which has served you well. You can always play with Seiko divers to sate your acquisition lust until you can get the Z Blue.

I’ve aleays loved your Explorer II pics.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by SPMN

Get the Lange. It’s your favorite, and while the cost might prevent you from buying the Milhauss for a few years, you’ll still have the II, which has served you well. You can always play with Seiko divers to sate your acquisition lust until you can get the Z Blue.

I’ve aleays loved your Explorer II pics.

Thanks SPMN! I appreciate your comment on the Explorer II pics. I'm glad my favorite models are relatively easy to source. Explorer II and Saxonia would certainly cover all the bases.

[dubins930]

Lange... such a great watch

[danwang0520]

i would definitely go with A Lange & Sohne.........

[HogwldFLTR]

Lange and two Rolex would due nicely!!! Two Rolex with considerably different niches!!!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by marcusp23

Always go with the ones you really want - never the 2nd choice. Explorer II plus the Lange would be an awesome duo

Agree and the Lange is the standout piece here.

[brandrea]

Lange is almost always the best answer vs. other dress watches IMO.

[chloebear]

A lot of love for Lange on here! Thanks for the feedback gents. If anyone has the Saxonia Thin, please share some thoughts and pictures.

I'm going to try to get down to Dallas in the coming weeks to try to see it in person before pulling the trigger. I've had time with all of the other watches in consideration, but never the Lange. I suspect if I'm on the fence that seeing and holding the Lange should make the difference. I can't imagine it disappointing.

[travisb]

Always go for your first favorite.