Wrist Check - 2018
Discussion
One thing of note between Lange and Patek, is that the cheapest Lange model is finished as finely as the most expensive... no chance of that ever happening with Patek!
Another notable aspect is that whilst Lange produce circa 6K vs Patek's 65K pieces each year, they will develop a new movement that is case size specific.
Patek will take the lazy option of using what already exists, even though it's far too small – a classic example being the 600-pieces LE 5522 Pilots watch or the (also) 42mm WG Aquanaut 5168 using the same 324 movement as the 5167, 5711 (Nautilus), and sub-40mm Calatravas.
This from a company with an annual turnover in excess of CHF 1.5B!
You'll also receive your Lange back from service in a much quicker timeframe than Patek turns around theirs.
As for any company being Group owned and not having a storied and/or continuous existence stretching back to the the Bronze Ages – so what!
Many that do, can clearly be seen currently resting on their laurels, and it's other newer brands who are making the biggest waves – as a prime example, and related to this post, AL&S have just announced the first ever triple Split Chronograph (Rattrapante) at this year's SIHH.
Another notable aspect is that whilst Lange produce circa 6K vs Patek's 65K pieces each year, they will develop a new movement that is case size specific.
Patek will take the lazy option of using what already exists, even though it's far too small – a classic example being the 600-pieces LE 5522 Pilots watch or the (also) 42mm WG Aquanaut 5168 using the same 324 movement as the 5167, 5711 (Nautilus), and sub-40mm Calatravas.
This from a company with an annual turnover in excess of CHF 1.5B!
You'll also receive your Lange back from service in a much quicker timeframe than Patek turns around theirs.
As for any company being Group owned and not having a storied and/or continuous existence stretching back to the the Bronze Ages – so what!
Many that do, can clearly be seen currently resting on their laurels, and it's other newer brands who are making the biggest waves – as a prime example, and related to this post, AL&S have just announced the first ever triple Split Chronograph (Rattrapante) at this year's SIHH.
After yesterdays discussion about the merits of ALS versus PP, I am wearing this 5146 Annual Calendar today.
I think this is one of Patek's better designs but even so I would argue that the ALS Saxonia calendar is better laid out and easier to read.
Turning to the back, to my eyes the ALS looks better finished than the PP
I think this is one of Patek's better designs but even so I would argue that the ALS Saxonia calendar is better laid out and easier to read.
Turning to the back, to my eyes the ALS looks better finished than the PP
chris56 said:
After yesterdays discussion about the merits of ALS versus PP, I am wearing this 5146 Annual Calendar today.
I think this is one of Patek's better designs but even so I would argue that the ALS Saxonia calendar is better laid out and easier to read.
Turning to the back, to my eyes the ALS looks better finished than the PP
Utterly lovely Chris.I think this is one of Patek's better designs but even so I would argue that the ALS Saxonia calendar is better laid out and easier to read.
Turning to the back, to my eyes the ALS looks better finished than the PP
16700 for me today
Hmmm. Tag Heuer Connected Full DIamond. Would you pay that for that? 
http://www.alphr.com/smartwatches/1008208/tag-heue...
http://www.alphr.com/smartwatches/1008208/tag-heue...
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Badda said:
Not that it matters but your watch shots always seem to get the same response of 'Ow that looks tight' and you always claim it's just the photo. Why no just say that you like your watches very tight? It's clearly not just the angle.
I don’t like them tight though. There’s plenty of slip & slide.I do have chunky wrists.
Day 4 with the new strap. Now softening & forming nicely
Edited by Squadrone Rosso on Wednesday 17th January 08:00
Squadrone Rosso said:
I don’t like them tight though. There’s plenty of slip & slide.
I do have chunky wrists.
Day 4 with the new strap. Now softening & forming nicely
I generally don't like sports watches on leather, but I like that.I do have chunky wrists.
Day 4 with the new strap. Now softening & forming nicely
Edited by Squadrone Rosso on Wednesday 17th January 08:00
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