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5Zigen · 17 October 2015, 08:30 AM

I recently had the opportunity to try on a few beautiful watches in NY but given the exchange rate, duties, taxes, etc, I decided to hold off and see what was available back home.

I initially contemplated getting the AP 44 RG in the summer but since I have the 42 ROO, I decided to hold off but its hard especially looking at some of the beautiful pics posted by fellow members (next year perhaps lol).

Anyways I have narrowed it down to two, I am lacking a MP in my collection, love them both, 5205R-001 and ALS Grande Lange 1 MP (easy answer would be why not just buy both right?!?

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Are there any reasons from personal experiences or knowledge why I should not own either one of them?

Thanks in advance!

AK797 · 17 October 2015, 08:38 AM

Tough call, both very nice, but with a white dial I just prefer the Lange 1 MP, also over the Grande Lange which wears quite large. Dial detailing is superb as is the movement finishing.

MrJ320 · 17 October 2015, 10:29 AM

Both are stunning. Tough choice between the two. For me the Lange wins out just slightly, as I prefer the thinner profile of the Lange 1 over 5205r.

mps354 · 17 October 2015, 01:11 PM

As others have said, both are beautiful. My personal choice would be the Lange

jonathan17 · 17 October 2015, 02:13 PM

Light dial id go with lange but if were talking about black dials then the 5205rg won that race.

Goodluck.

Lordofrolex · 17 October 2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

Both are stunning. Tough choice between the two. For me the Lange wins out just slightly, as I prefer the thinner profile of the Lange 1 over 5205r.

I agree.

lapince · 17 October 2015, 02:22 PM

how about the PP black dial? AWESOME

zama · 17 October 2015, 03:59 PM

I love both, but would probably go with Patek.

malarky_hk · 17 October 2015, 04:11 PM

The Lange detailing on the moonphase is the clear standout in between the two.

subtona · 17 October 2015, 04:47 PM

Lange for me
Movement is so nice!

Oryx · 17 October 2015, 05:17 PM

Defo go for the Lange - the Grand Lange Moonphase is an amazing watch

Abdullasaif · 17 October 2015, 06:33 PM

Lange 1 any day the moon phase on it is one of my favourite watches except on platinum

Racerdj · 17 October 2015, 09:20 PM

I have always been drawn to the 5205 and owned the Lange. If both are equal, future values might be the tie breaker.

cervantes · 18 October 2015, 02:19 AM

Both are stunning. They wear very differently though.

5Zigen · 18 October 2015, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Tough call, both very nice, but with a white dial I just prefer the Lange 1 MP, also over the Grande Lange which wears quite large. Dial detailing is superb as is the movement finishing.

It is a tough call lol. I have a larger wrist so the Grande Lange's larger pressence fits better than the smaller sibling.

5Zigen · 18 October 2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

how about the PP black dial? AWESOME

I had the opportunity to see the PP black dial in person as well. It was absolutely gorgeous but didn't sing to me like the current dial.

jhcam8 · 18 October 2015, 05:25 AM

Both is the right move.

yjfang · 18 October 2015, 05:28 AM

Lange between these 2.

CWIN · 19 October 2015, 01:25 PM

Both great, I'd go with the 5205

Grisha40299 · 19 October 2015, 01:56 PM

Both look awesome! I would probably lean towards Patek

GB-man · 19 October 2015, 02:45 PM

Can't say I like the GL1 MP placement on the dial, as such I prefer the Patek.

lapince · 19 October 2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 5Zigen

I had the opportunity to see the PP black dial in person as well. It was absolutely gorgeous but didn't sing to me like the current dial.

Really? Interesting, of course I never saw either IRL but on pics prefer way more the black dial...

el1125 · 19 October 2015, 05:49 PM

Patek for me

de66 · 20 October 2015, 08:43 PM

Any reason: value retention would be speaking in favour of Patek. Plus, although Lange is at the moment beating Patek in terms of quality control, Lange is German. Patek is, has been, and will continue to be the flagship of the Swiss watch industry which is the standard bearer of watch making.

Be sure to shop around internationally. In most cases Swiss prices are still extremely competitive with vat refund. I know two official PP dealers here in Switzerland. Let me know if you want more info.

Good luck on your decision!

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polarinda · 20 October 2015, 09:29 PM

One is AC the other is not right?

rolex_addict · 20 October 2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

how about the PP black dial? AWESOME

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jjnd08 · 20 October 2015, 10:39 PM

Tough call. These are my favorite two MP watches by far, and both near the top of my favorite of any watches out there.

I would probably give the nod to the Lange though. It's hard to beat the size and details in their MP display - it doesn't hurt that it is a little bit cheaper either.

jon_jon · 21 October 2015, 01:57 AM

Both beautiful watches with the moonphase. Both brands are well respected with fine workmanship. But I would say the Annual Calendar is a complication that sets the Patek apart here.

daytonaTBR · 21 October 2015, 02:11 AM

5205r for me

5Zigen · 21 October 2015, 02:56 AM

Thank you for all the insight and replies so far...not making the decision any easier though lol.

Can't really go wrong with either which is the problem, the Lange detailing on the MP is gorgeous, PP is well PP and its AC movement, love the movements on both watches, not too concerned about the resale value/value retention.

The Lange is modestly cheaper, perhaps use the savings towards the AP 44mm RG next year

? sigh...

17 October 2015, 03:59 PM	#8
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	I love both, but would probably go with Patek. __________________ 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

17 October 2015, 04:47 PM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	Lange for me Movement is so nice! __________________

17 October 2015, 09:20 PM	#13
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have always been drawn to the 5205 and owned the Lange. If both are equal, future values might be the tie breaker. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

19 October 2015, 01:25 PM	#19
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Both great, I'd go with the 5205 __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

20 October 2015, 10:39 PM	#27
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Tough call. These are my favorite two MP watches by far, and both near the top of my favorite of any watches out there. I would probably give the nod to the Lange though. It's hard to beat the size and details in their MP display - it doesn't hurt that it is a little bit cheaper either. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

17 October 2015, 08:38 AM	#2
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Tough call, both very nice, but with a white dial I just prefer the Lange 1 MP, also over the Grande Lange which wears quite large. Dial detailing is superb as is the movement finishing.

17 October 2015, 10:29 AM	#3
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Both are stunning. Tough choice between the two. For me the Lange wins out just slightly, as I prefer the thinner profile of the Lange 1 over 5205r.

17 October 2015, 01:11 PM	#4
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	As others have said, both are beautiful. My personal choice would be the Lange

17 October 2015, 02:13 PM	#5
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	Light dial id go with lange but if were talking about black dials then the 5205rg won that race. Goodluck.

17 October 2015, 02:22 PM	#7
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	how about the PP black dial? AWESOME

17 October 2015, 04:11 PM	#9
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	The Lange detailing on the moonphase is the clear standout in between the two.

17 October 2015, 05:17 PM	#11
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,886	Defo go for the Lange - the Grand Lange Moonphase is an amazing watch

17 October 2015, 06:33 PM	#12
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Lange 1 any day the moon phase on it is one of my favourite watches except on platinum

18 October 2015, 02:19 AM	#14
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Both are stunning. They wear very differently though.

18 October 2015, 05:25 AM	#17
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	Both is the right move.

18 October 2015, 05:28 AM	#18
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Lange between these 2.

19 October 2015, 01:56 PM	#20
Grisha40299 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: US Posts: 219	Both look awesome! I would probably lean towards Patek

19 October 2015, 02:45 PM	#21
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,898	Can't say I like the GL1 MP placement on the dial, as such I prefer the Patek.

19 October 2015, 05:49 PM	#23
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Patek for me

20 October 2015, 08:43 PM	#24
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	Any reason: value retention would be speaking in favour of Patek. Plus, although Lange is at the moment beating Patek in terms of quality control, Lange is German. Patek is, has been, and will continue to be the flagship of the Swiss watch industry which is the standard bearer of watch making. Be sure to shop around internationally. In most cases Swiss prices are still extremely competitive with vat refund. I know two official PP dealers here in Switzerland. Let me know if you want more info. Good luck on your decision! D

20 October 2015, 09:29 PM	#25
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	One is AC the other is not right?

21 October 2015, 01:57 AM	#28
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,342	Both beautiful watches with the moonphase. Both brands are well respected with fine workmanship. But I would say the Annual Calendar is a complication that sets the Patek apart here.

21 October 2015, 02:11 AM	#29
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	5205r for me

21 October 2015, 02:56 AM	#30
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	Thank you for all the insight and replies so far...not making the decision any easier though lol. Can't really go wrong with either which is the problem, the Lange detailing on the MP is gorgeous, PP is well PP and its AC movement, love the movements on both watches, not too concerned about the resale value/value retention. The Lange is modestly cheaper, perhaps use the savings towards the AP 44mm RG next year ? sigh...

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