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slowhand · 13 December 2014, 12:14 PM

Hi all,

Put this in the other watches forum as it would probably be a whitewash in the Patek forum! Recently compared the Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar against the Patek Perpetual Calendar 3940, and surprisingly the poll went in favour of the former, probably because the 3940 was aesthetically less appealing, according to many.

I wonder how it the Saxonia AC would fare against the Patek 5205G, which seems to be a forum favourite. Would be considering the lighter grey dial.

Pics below taken from google.

Cheers all!

asadtiger · 13 December 2014, 12:33 PM

I don't own either but have handled in person both... the Lange is very 'straightforward ' for lack of a better word,although perfect in execution, while the patek has a unique flair, a design element that makes it more aesthetically softer, again purely subjective in my opinion...I was very impressed with Lange for it's aesthetics running across the while range, giving great cohesion to the entire catalogue and being a resent to it's aesthetic perfection...patek is more broad in design and presents restrained as well as flamboyant pieces..both killer choices.

MILGAUSS88 · 13 December 2014, 02:40 PM

I like the Lange more, the moonphase pops out more.
And I do not like the appearance of the windows on the Patek.

JD521 · 13 December 2014, 03:06 PM

Tough choice...but for me, the PP.

fmc000 · 13 December 2014, 04:37 PM

The Lange (by a mile, actually).

malarky_hk · 13 December 2014, 05:52 PM

ALS for me! This is the perfect AC for me...love the dial layout, case and finish.

imagereplitech · 13 December 2014, 06:25 PM

How about compare it to the more sportive 5726/1a, as once may wanted to use it on formal and informal ? as both dial are white ?

benlee · 13 December 2014, 06:27 PM

5205G. The dial is more legible and the case is nicer.

SearChart · 13 December 2014, 08:11 PM

Patek Philippe.

capote · 13 December 2014, 08:52 PM

I prefer the Lange. The useless 24h complication on the Patek gets way too much attention on the dial IMO.

HL65 · 13 December 2014, 09:19 PM

If the 5205 was the R with black dial then 5205 by a mile but in this case I will say the Lange.

mps354 · 14 December 2014, 02:58 AM

3940 > ALS annual > 5205 in my opinion

I'm shocked that people thought the 3940 wasn't aesthetically pleasing...

HL65 · 14 December 2014, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps354

3940 > ALS annual > 5205 in my opinion

I'm shocked that people thought the 3940 wasn't aesthetically pleasing...

I agree and didn't even pay attention or see that mentioned. Only looked at pics so in this case 3940 for sure!

yjfang · 14 December 2014, 04:33 AM

I am a big fan of Lange but in this case I am going to go with the Patek. I feel the indices on the Lange dial is a bit small. I like larger indices.

paverman · 14 December 2014, 02:02 PM

I love the 5205 in RG, but given this comparison I'd go with the Lange.

McLovin · 15 December 2014, 02:11 AM

Both are quite nice, but prefer the bolder look of the Patek

el1125 · 15 December 2014, 02:31 AM

Patek every day

topcat30093 · 15 December 2014, 05:34 AM

I would be very hypercritical if I voted for anything other than the Patek 5205G.:)))

AK797 · 15 December 2014, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

If the 5205 was the R with black dial then 5205 by a mile but in this case I will say the Lange.

drhr · 15 December 2014, 11:46 AM

Looks priority for me so Lange for sure . . .

adamlea · 15 December 2014, 12:26 PM

Close call, but I'm going to have to go with the ALS.

GB-man · 15 December 2014, 12:40 PM

Lange for me

nick c · 15 December 2014, 01:06 PM

Patek

sunshine9393 · 15 December 2014, 01:24 PM

Between those 2, I'll have to say the ALS. Beautiful watch.

h999r · 16 December 2014, 05:55 AM

very close one .. Prefer patek only because of the brand :)

MrJ320 · 16 December 2014, 09:12 AM

Love the 5205 dial design and so I would go with Patek over the Lange

Presa canary · 16 December 2014, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

The Lange (by a mile, actually).

This

slowhand · 17 December 2014, 11:36 AM

Appreciate the thoughts all. Have to say that at this point, I'm leaning ever so slightly to the Lange. Have a lot of time to think about it while replenishing the kitty though!

CWIN · 17 December 2014, 02:59 PM

I would have to find a way to buy both.

clock · 21 December 2014, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h999r

very close one .. Prefer patek only because of the brand :)

View Poll Results: Which Annual?
Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar WG	47	51.65%
Patek 5205G	44	48.35%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

13 December 2014, 09:19 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,474	If the 5205 was the R with black dial then 5205 by a mile but in this case I will say the Lange. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 December 2014, 05:34 AM	#18
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	I would be very hypercritical if I voted for anything other than the Patek 5205G.:))) __________________

15 December 2014, 11:46 AM	#20
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,182	Looks priority for me so Lange for sure . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

15 December 2014, 12:40 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,908	Lange for me __________________

13 December 2014, 12:33 PM	#2
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	I don't own either but have handled in person both... the Lange is very 'straightforward ' for lack of a better word,although perfect in execution, while the patek has a unique flair, a design element that makes it more aesthetically softer, again purely subjective in my opinion...I was very impressed with Lange for it's aesthetics running across the while range, giving great cohesion to the entire catalogue and being a resent to it's aesthetic perfection...patek is more broad in design and presents restrained as well as flamboyant pieces..both killer choices.

13 December 2014, 02:40 PM	#3
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,971	I like the Lange more, the moonphase pops out more. And I do not like the appearance of the windows on the Patek.

13 December 2014, 04:37 PM	#5
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	The Lange (by a mile, actually).

13 December 2014, 05:52 PM	#6
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	ALS for me! This is the perfect AC for me...love the dial layout, case and finish.

13 December 2014, 06:25 PM	#7
imagereplitech "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 26	How about compare it to the more sportive 5726/1a, as once may wanted to use it on formal and informal ? as both dial are white ?

13 December 2014, 06:27 PM	#8
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	5205G. The dial is more legible and the case is nicer.

13 December 2014, 08:52 PM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I prefer the Lange. The useless 24h complication on the Patek gets way too much attention on the dial IMO.

14 December 2014, 02:58 AM	#12
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	3940 > ALS annual > 5205 in my opinion I'm shocked that people thought the 3940 wasn't aesthetically pleasing...

14 December 2014, 04:33 AM	#14
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	I am a big fan of Lange but in this case I am going to go with the Patek. I feel the indices on the Lange dial is a bit small. I like larger indices.

14 December 2014, 02:02 PM	#15
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	I love the 5205 in RG, but given this comparison I'd go with the Lange.

15 December 2014, 02:11 AM	#16
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Both are quite nice, but prefer the bolder look of the Patek

15 December 2014, 02:31 AM	#17
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Patek every day

15 December 2014, 12:26 PM	#21
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Close call, but I'm going to have to go with the ALS.

15 December 2014, 01:06 PM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Patek

15 December 2014, 01:24 PM	#24
sunshine9393 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Oz Watch: es are NICE! Posts: 243	Between those 2, I'll have to say the ALS. Beautiful watch.

16 December 2014, 05:55 AM	#25
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	very close one .. Prefer patek only because of the brand :)

16 December 2014, 09:12 AM	#26
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Love the 5205 dial design and so I would go with Patek over the Lange

17 December 2014, 11:36 AM	#28
slowhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 193	Appreciate the thoughts all. Have to say that at this point, I'm leaning ever so slightly to the Lange. Have a lot of time to think about it while replenishing the kitty though!

17 December 2014, 02:59 PM	#29
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I would have to find a way to buy both. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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