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drockadam · 28 October 2011, 05:48 AM

Go for the Patek! It's simply stunning and very elegant!

FeelingTheBlues · 1 November 2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Probably best to decide what you are buying it for. The A Lange definitely looks better, IMO, but the Patek would probably re-sell faster and at closer to it's original price, should the need arise.

Couple of random images picked up off the web.

I always preferred Pateks but when I look at those pictures I can't help but wanting the Lange more, it looks like they put more effort and details in the dial and it shows. It's a real beauty.

Aivas47a · 2 November 2011, 09:35 AM

Patek is still independent ... that always tips the balance for me in a close call.

dsbnyc · 2 November 2011, 11:59 PM

I ended up going with the Patek 5196j. Very happy with the watch. Exactly what I was looking for. Perhaps and ALS next time.

p_mcgee · 3 November 2011, 03:15 AM

Patek 5196R owner here. In 2008 I originally considered a Lange but ultimately bought the Patek. The reason is simple: to me its a much more beautiful design. I like the display backs and the wonderful Lange decorated movements, but I find that once I buy a watch, I rarely look at the back.

As a side note I believe that Patek hold its value better but I can't substantiate. At the time I bought it for around $14K. The market value for a preowned 5196R now seems to be around $12K .

The rose gold with gray dial Calatrava looks like no other watch out there. I understand that the newest generation of 5196 have the opaline dials, so it would be a more difficult decision.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 November 2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbnyc

I ended up going with the Patek 5196j. Very happy with the watch. Exactly what I was looking for. Perhaps and ALS next time.

Congratulations, may we have some pictures soon?

dsbnyc · 3 November 2011, 10:25 AM

Does anyone know how to shrink file sizes so that they can be uploaded?

dsbnyc · 8 November 2011, 06:40 AM

Picture attached of new 5196R

DucS2R · 8 November 2011, 01:47 PM

I had a choice of the Calatrava or the ALS 1815 (earlier smaller version) 7 years ago and went with the Lange. It is a beautiful watch and I love to look at it. I am still not sure I made the right decision, though, Patek is one of those iconic watches every collector should own.

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28 October 2011, 05:48 AM	#31
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go for the Patek! It's simply stunning and very elegant! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

2 November 2011, 09:35 AM	#33
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	Patek is still independent ... that always tips the balance for me in a close call.

2 November 2011, 11:59 PM	#34
dsbnyc Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 20	I ended up going with the Patek 5196j. Very happy with the watch. Exactly what I was looking for. Perhaps and ALS next time.

3 November 2011, 03:15 AM	#35
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Patek 5196R owner here. In 2008 I originally considered a Lange but ultimately bought the Patek. The reason is simple: to me its a much more beautiful design. I like the display backs and the wonderful Lange decorated movements, but I find that once I buy a watch, I rarely look at the back. As a side note I believe that Patek hold its value better but I can't substantiate. At the time I bought it for around $14K. The market value for a preowned 5196R now seems to be around $12K . The rose gold with gray dial Calatrava looks like no other watch out there. I understand that the newest generation of 5196 have the opaline dials, so it would be a more difficult decision.

3 November 2011, 10:25 AM	#37
dsbnyc Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 20	Does anyone know how to shrink file sizes so that they can be uploaded?

8 November 2011, 01:47 PM	#39
DucS2R "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 135	I had a choice of the Calatrava or the ALS 1815 (earlier smaller version) 7 years ago and went with the Lange. It is a beautiful watch and I love to look at it. I am still not sure I made the right decision, though, Patek is one of those iconic watches every collector should own. T

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