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lamshanks · 14 February 2020, 01:58 PM

Hi all -

Another purchasing dilemma. Have a number of Nautilus, Aquanauts, steel Rolexes. Trying to move onto to something else.

What do you all think of the 5235R vs. 5905P (blue) vs Lange 1815 Chrono (boutique edition)?

5235 - too crazy and hard to read or amazing piece?
5905 - great but just wondering if blue is just too common. and is the piece a bit large for the long haul
lange - love it, but value destructive as must buy new in boutique

Really appreciate detailed thoughts and conclusions.

THANK YOU guys!

RyanJ · 14 February 2020, 03:27 PM

I could stare at the movement in the 1815 Chrono for days. I'd flip that beast around and wear it upside down.

yoast · 14 February 2020, 04:26 PM

I'd go lange in white gold black dial and buy pre-owned

Flex368 · 14 February 2020, 05:47 PM

Out of these three I´d go for a black 5905P. If you´ve got the wrist size to pull it off then go for it.

Dr.Stu · 14 February 2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yoast

I'd go lange in white gold black dial and buy pre-owned

This

myporsche · 14 February 2020, 06:27 PM

Lange 1815 Chrono boutique all day long - a watch I actually had on my wrist a few days ago at the boutique - it was stunning and that backside will make your heart melt.

Buy this watch only for the love of horology not if your unsure or plan to resell in the future, it's a unique piece that you need to try and love and keep. Also decide quick as the price will go up 5% in March.

AK797 · 14 February 2020, 10:51 PM

1815 chrono, must be some greys or used selling for a good discount to mitigate the potential resale, anyway resale should be the least important factor.

Ichiran · 15 February 2020, 12:03 AM

How about the new 5172? Looks pretty cool.

IMG_14022020_220232_(863_x_1150_pixel).jpg

Russell996 · 15 February 2020, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

How about the new 5172? Looks pretty cool.

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Looks great

KBM · 15 February 2020, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex368

Out of these three I´d go for a black 5905P. If you´ve got the wrist size to pull it off then go for it.

Aside from that, the 1815 chrono is an incredible piece.

Justindo · 21 February 2020, 01:04 PM

The Lange chronographs are the finest chronographs ever made and a bargain, even at MSRP. I don't know why one would ever sell one.

tng11 · 21 February 2020, 01:40 PM

1815 Chronograph black dial is the bee's knees.

I prefer it over the Boutique edition though it is no slouch. It’s personal preference.

Either one beats the pants off of the other two IMO. Either of the 3 will have not so great value retention if you buy at retail, so pick which one really speaks to you. If you buy right, the value retention on the Lange is not so bad, but if you truly love the watch like I do, any worry about losing money on resale will melt away quickly as I have not thought for a moment about reselling.

liljctl · 21 February 2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

How about the new 5172? Looks pretty cool.

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Hi did you end up getting it?

Ichiran · 21 February 2020, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by liljctl

Hi did you end up getting it?

No I didn't. The amount has been earmarked for the 5726. I will revisit this again after I get the 5327 after the 5726.

liljctl · 21 February 2020, 04:11 PM

The 5327 might be a P!!

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soundserious · 21 February 2020, 04:14 PM

Anything but the Lange.

tng11 · 22 February 2020, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Anything but the Lange.

Care to elaborate why?

Calatrava r · 22 February 2020, 06:58 AM

I think the Lange Chrono is the way to go. I would buy used and never look back.

CamSLC · 22 February 2020, 07:03 AM

Lange would be my choice.

ts3 · 22 February 2020, 07:37 AM

The Lange 1815 chrono is the prettiest by far among the three.

14 February 2020, 01:58 PM	#1
lamshanks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 27	Wise advice Hi all - Another purchasing dilemma. Have a number of Nautilus, Aquanauts, steel Rolexes. Trying to move onto to something else. What do you all think of the 5235R vs. 5905P (blue) vs Lange 1815 Chrono (boutique edition)? 5235 - too crazy and hard to read or amazing piece? 5905 - great but just wondering if blue is just too common. and is the piece a bit large for the long haul lange - love it, but value destructive as must buy new in boutique Really appreciate detailed thoughts and conclusions. THANK YOU guys!

14 February 2020, 04:26 PM	#3
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,257	I'd go lange in white gold black dial and buy pre-owned __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

21 February 2020, 01:40 PM	#12
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Wise advice 1815 Chronograph black dial is the bee's knees. I prefer it over the Boutique edition though it is no slouch. It’s personal preference. Either one beats the pants off of the other two IMO. Either of the 3 will have not so great value retention if you buy at retail, so pick which one really speaks to you. If you buy right, the value retention on the Lange is not so bad, but if you truly love the watch like I do, any worry about losing money on resale will melt away quickly as I have not thought for a moment about reselling.

21 February 2020, 04:14 PM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Anything but the Lange. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

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14 February 2020, 03:27 PM	#2
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,430	I could stare at the movement in the 1815 Chrono for days. I'd flip that beast around and wear it upside down.

14 February 2020, 05:47 PM	#4
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,973	Out of these three I´d go for a black 5905P. If you´ve got the wrist size to pull it off then go for it.

14 February 2020, 06:27 PM	#6
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Lange 1815 Chrono boutique all day long - a watch I actually had on my wrist a few days ago at the boutique - it was stunning and that backside will make your heart melt. Buy this watch only for the love of horology not if your unsure or plan to resell in the future, it's a unique piece that you need to try and love and keep. Also decide quick as the price will go up 5% in March.

14 February 2020, 10:51 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,209	1815 chrono, must be some greys or used selling for a good discount to mitigate the potential resale, anyway resale should be the least important factor.

15 February 2020, 12:03 AM	#8
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,591	How about the new 5172? Looks pretty cool. IMG_14022020_220232_(863_x_1150_pixel).jpg

21 February 2020, 01:04 PM	#11
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	The Lange chronographs are the finest chronographs ever made and a bargain, even at MSRP. I don't know why one would ever sell one.

21 February 2020, 04:11 PM	#15
liljctl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mildura Posts: 428	The 5327 might be a P!! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

22 February 2020, 06:58 AM	#18
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,576	I think the Lange Chrono is the way to go. I would buy used and never look back.

22 February 2020, 07:03 AM	#19
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Lange would be my choice.

22 February 2020, 07:37 AM	#20
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,220	The Lange 1815 chrono is the prettiest by far among the three.

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