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mrporter · 21 March 2019, 02:31 PM

So guys, need some recommendation here. Baby boy will be born soon, and want to get something to commemorate the occasion. Bought a Sub ND when my daughter was born 4 years ago and thought of buying something a bit special for her brother :)

I found A Lange Sohne 1815 Chrono, WG black dial 2nd hand with good price, 2018 good condition, and the same guy is also selling brand new 2019 Daytona WG for a premium price, which roughly almost the same as the 1815.

The 1815 is good since most of my watch collection is a sport watch from Rolex, plus the 1815 is a bit special (stepping up my game here), but the 116519LN is a 2019 production which I think would be nice to have, since it's a birth year watch (the plan is to pass it down to him later on).

So any recommendation for my 1st world problem here?

inadeje · 21 March 2019, 02:36 PM

The lange sohne isn’t a watch I compare to Rolex

Helmi · 21 March 2019, 02:36 PM

Daytona for me pls. Although that Lange is absolutely beautiful but I still choose the Daytona

Miguel Alvarez 2.0 · 21 March 2019, 02:38 PM

I don't really know much about Lange if I'm honest. Out of those two I'd lean to the Lange on looks alone but only just.

Lord Hectic · 21 March 2019, 02:49 PM

Lange > Daytona .

doboy007 · 21 March 2019, 02:49 PM

Daytona for sure. No contest for me.

spoon-turbo · 21 March 2019, 02:50 PM

Your sub and the Lange would be a great pair.

I really like the dial of that Lange. It’s like you travelled back during the time of steam engine trains.

RTG · 21 March 2019, 02:57 PM

Lange. Same size but totally different styles. If I was to have a single watch it would be a Rolex. For a collection the Lange is hard to beat with that amazing display caseback and movement.

thewildestbuffalo · 21 March 2019, 03:01 PM

Als 100%

sgwatch · 21 March 2019, 03:06 PM

Lange for me. But make sure you can read the dial on either. Sometimes silver hands on a black dial can be difficult to read.

sensui · 21 March 2019, 03:07 PM

Lange. Period. In this case.

indexmatch · 21 March 2019, 03:08 PM

1815, I think it’s one of the best values in a manual Chrono and finishing is beautiful. You said you’re also sport watch heavy, so maybe consider flipping a diff sport watch and picking up both!

Kh114060 · 21 March 2019, 03:10 PM

If it was my only watch id get daytona. Just more versatile.
And i cant do leather...i wish i could.

Jowatch · 21 March 2019, 03:10 PM

Lange of course.

rominvicta · 21 March 2019, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

The lange sohne isn’t a watch I compare to Rolex

Exactly. Dress again sports.

liu_watch · 21 March 2019, 03:38 PM

Lange! Are you kidding? :-)
One is a horological timepiece, while the other is an overhyped sports watch.

tubojunk · 21 March 2019, 04:31 PM

I would say Lange 1815 over Daytona every time. But you mention they are “roughly” the same price... seems more like a no brainer now. Lange is 40k and Daytona 30k typically in most markets.

harvey · 21 March 2019, 04:41 PM

Not even close. ALS.

Sarosh · 21 March 2019, 04:41 PM

Lange. Always Lange

aleeboy · 21 March 2019, 04:44 PM

This isn't a fair comparison.

One is a very common watch that comes in many guises.

The other is a very well balanced watch that is rare, stylish and sophisticated.

The 1815 Chrono all the way here.

juanwinston · 21 March 2019, 05:11 PM

Lange!

dont know if youve seen this video but it may sway you to lange as it shows the incredible details of lange

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK0v7Zm5uaY

Token74 · 21 March 2019, 05:18 PM

I have a 116519 LN and it gets a lot of wrist time despite competing with a Nautilus and Royal Oak, amongst others. It’s a terrific watch and I wouldn’t want to let it go.

But...given that I have another couple of Rolex models (Sea Dweller and BLRO), to add balance to the collection, I would be highly tempted with replacing the Daytona with the Lange.

So, in your situation, I would go Lange.

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bowsersdaddy · 21 March 2019, 05:20 PM

lol? ALS obvi. Not even close to a fair comparison

cascavel · 21 March 2019, 05:21 PM

Another vote for Lange, especially that black dial version.

mrporter · 21 March 2019, 05:23 PM

Guys, thanks a lot for the feedback, seems that 1815 recieve more love.

@juanwinston yes! I watched several Watchfinder videos regarding 1815

And on a side note, I do have Daytona C white dial :), 1815 would be a nice additional to the collection.

juanwinston · 21 March 2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrporter

Guys, thanks a lot for the feedback, seems that 1815 recieve more love.

@juanwinston yes! I watched several Watchfinder videos regarding 1815

And on a side note, I do have Daytona C white dial :), 1815 would be a nice additional to the collection.

In that case I think 1815 is the better option for you :)

J-E · 21 March 2019, 05:33 PM

Lange!

galtinuk · 21 March 2019, 05:50 PM

Lange without question--especially if you have another Daytona.

If you are on the fence at all just turn them both over and look at the case back view. The caseback view on the 1815 Chrono is one even Dufour could not resist (datograph has the same caseback view).

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Crolyx · 21 March 2019, 05:52 PM

Unless you really the brand recognition of Rolex, I think Lange is a better choice. The dial design of 1815 is just too perfect and really can’t be compared to the Daytona.

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mrporter · 21 March 2019, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galtinuk

Lange without question--especially if you have another Daytona.

If you are on the fence at all just turn them both over and look at the case back view. The caseback view on the 1815 Chrono is one even Dufour could not resist (datograph has the same caseback view).

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Indeed the back view is really beautiful

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21 March 2019, 02:31 PM	#1
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	A Lange Sohne 1815 vs Daytona WG, which one? So guys, need some recommendation here. Baby boy will be born soon, and want to get something to commemorate the occasion. Bought a Sub ND when my daughter was born 4 years ago and thought of buying something a bit special for her brother :) I found A Lange Sohne 1815 Chrono, WG black dial 2nd hand with good price, 2018 good condition, and the same guy is also selling brand new 2019 Daytona WG for a premium price, which roughly almost the same as the 1815. The 1815 is good since most of my watch collection is a sport watch from Rolex, plus the 1815 is a bit special (stepping up my game here), but the 116519LN is a 2019 production which I think would be nice to have, since it's a birth year watch (the plan is to pass it down to him later on). So any recommendation for my 1st world problem here?

21 March 2019, 02:36 PM	#2
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21 March 2019, 02:57 PM	#8
RTG 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 2,422	Lange. Same size but totally different styles. If I was to have a single watch it would be a Rolex. For a collection the Lange is hard to beat with that amazing display caseback and movement. __________________ Current Rotation: Explorer II 226570 White, Sinn 30.06, Sky-Dweller 326934 Blue, Deepsea Challenge 126067, Tudor FXD Red Bull Chrono Wife's Rotation: GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Jubilee, Moser Heritage Dual Time, Swatch MoMa, Cartier De Santos Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 March 2019, 04:31 PM	#17
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	I would say Lange 1815 over Daytona every time. But you mention they are “roughly” the same price... seems more like a no brainer now. Lange is 40k and Daytona 30k typically in most markets. __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

21 March 2019, 04:41 PM	#19
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	Lange. Always Lange __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

21 March 2019, 02:36 PM	#3
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Daytona for me pls. Although that Lange is absolutely beautiful but I still choose the Daytona

21 March 2019, 02:38 PM	#4
Miguel Alvarez 2.0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: England Posts: 81	I don't really know much about Lange if I'm honest. Out of those two I'd lean to the Lange on looks alone but only just.

21 March 2019, 02:49 PM	#5
Lord Hectic Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hoth Watch: Pepsi Posts: 194	Lange > Daytona .

21 March 2019, 02:49 PM	#6
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Daytona for sure. No contest for me.

21 March 2019, 02:50 PM	#7
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 310	Your sub and the Lange would be a great pair. I really like the dial of that Lange. It’s like you travelled back during the time of steam engine trains.

21 March 2019, 03:01 PM	#9
thewildestbuffalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CA Posts: 22	Als 100%

21 March 2019, 03:06 PM	#10
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	Lange for me. But make sure you can read the dial on either. Sometimes silver hands on a black dial can be difficult to read.

21 March 2019, 03:07 PM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Lange. Period. In this case.

21 March 2019, 03:08 PM	#12
indexmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SF Watch: BLNR, 116655, 5164 Posts: 191	1815, I think it’s one of the best values in a manual Chrono and finishing is beautiful. You said you’re also sport watch heavy, so maybe consider flipping a diff sport watch and picking up both!

21 March 2019, 03:10 PM	#13
Kh114060 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: City of Angels Watch: $500 Tourbillon Posts: 109	If it was my only watch id get daytona. Just more versatile. And i cant do leather...i wish i could.

21 March 2019, 03:10 PM	#14
Jowatch 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Plenty Posts: 256	Lange of course.

21 March 2019, 03:38 PM	#16
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	Lange! Are you kidding? :-) One is a horological timepiece, while the other is an overhyped sports watch.

21 March 2019, 04:41 PM	#18
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,371	Not even close. ALS.

21 March 2019, 04:44 PM	#20
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	This isn't a fair comparison. One is a very common watch that comes in many guises. The other is a very well balanced watch that is rare, stylish and sophisticated. The 1815 Chrono all the way here.

21 March 2019, 05:11 PM	#21
juanwinston "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: jakarta Posts: 192	Lange! dont know if youve seen this video but it may sway you to lange as it shows the incredible details of lange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK0v7Zm5uaY

21 March 2019, 05:18 PM	#22
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	I have a 116519 LN and it gets a lot of wrist time despite competing with a Nautilus and Royal Oak, amongst others. It’s a terrific watch and I wouldn’t want to let it go. But...given that I have another couple of Rolex models (Sea Dweller and BLRO), to add balance to the collection, I would be highly tempted with replacing the Daytona with the Lange. So, in your situation, I would go Lange. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

21 March 2019, 05:20 PM	#23
bowsersdaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: US Pacific Posts: 63	lol? ALS obvi. Not even close to a fair comparison __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Nomos Orion Ref. 301 Seiko Baby Marinemaster Ref. SBDC063

21 March 2019, 05:21 PM	#24
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,852	Another vote for Lange, especially that black dial version.

21 March 2019, 05:23 PM	#25
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	Guys, thanks a lot for the feedback, seems that 1815 recieve more love. @juanwinston yes! I watched several Watchfinder videos regarding 1815 And on a side note, I do have Daytona C white dial :), 1815 would be a nice additional to the collection.

21 March 2019, 05:33 PM	#27
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	Lange!

21 March 2019, 05:50 PM	#28
galtinuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 215	Lange without question--especially if you have another Daytona. If you are on the fence at all just turn them both over and look at the case back view. The caseback view on the 1815 Chrono is one even Dufour could not resist (datograph has the same caseback view). Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

21 March 2019, 05:52 PM	#29
Crolyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 11	Unless you really the brand recognition of Rolex, I think Lange is a better choice. The dial design of 1815 is just too perfect and really can’t be compared to the Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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