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mrenvy · 14 August 2017, 09:59 AM

Which is better as a casual elegance watch?

ap1 · 14 August 2017, 10:54 AM

I love all your options but I'd be more comfortable wearing the Rolex if it were several days a week

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mrenvy · 14 August 2017, 11:28 AM

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I love all your options but I'd be more comfortable wearing the Rolex if it were several days a week

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I like the Day feature but I am afraid that it may be too flashy for daily wear.

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ap1 · 14 August 2017, 12:52 PM

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I like the Day feature but I am afraid that it may be too flashy for daily wear.

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The flute sparkles so I hear you but it's smaller on the 40 compared to dd2. So with long sleeves not an issue.

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wisguy · 14 August 2017, 02:07 PM

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I vote Lange in WG, but this DD is the only one that would make me doubt, WG and green dial looks awesome!

young.chi · 24 August 2017, 03:05 PM

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+1 on that green. Just amazing

sensui · 28 August 2017, 03:34 AM

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I love all your options but I'd be more comfortable wearing the Rolex if it were several days a week

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You don't vote against this....

ap1 · 28 August 2017, 04:43 AM

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You don't vote against this....

natanaeljoshua · 11 September 2017, 12:49 AM

Lange 1 is a great watch but I think for daily use i'll take DD anyday, try DD40 with unique dial like blue or green
Those dial will pop along with the fluted bezel

benlee · 23 October 2017, 10:01 AM

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This looks fantastic.

wisguy · 23 October 2017, 10:51 AM

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This looks fantastic.

That is in my opinion the nicest 40DD.

ap1 · 24 October 2017, 05:44 AM

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This looks fantastic.

I highly recommend this one

GB-man · 14 August 2017, 12:59 PM

Casual elegance? L1

What would I prefer to wear daily?

DD

vkalia · 14 August 2017, 07:55 PM

Lange 1. Any day and every day.

(I know someone who wears it as his daily, too)

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1William · 14 August 2017, 09:09 PM

The WG Rolex.

mrenvy · 14 August 2017, 09:45 PM

I have a white gold Calatrava and therefore tend to get the Lange 1 in rose gold.

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jbro352 · 14 August 2017, 10:11 PM

Long sleeves go a long way. That green dial is sweet

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Le Chef · 15 August 2017, 04:17 AM

You have to help yourself decide what you're really looking for.

The DD40 is robust (except for the white gold part), is an icon, is on a bracelet for easy wearing, and is "recognizable".

The Lange has exclusivity (Lange's total production/annum for all watches is around 5,000 units, so you won't see many coming the other way), a unique hand wound movement. Some of the very best finishing in the business. An iconic design. Robust enough for everyday office wear.

If you value the very best, then the choice is clear.

Arclight · 15 August 2017, 04:50 AM

Lange 1 in WG. Far more elegant.

SearChart · 15 August 2017, 04:55 AM

The Lange is magnificent but the DD40 rose gold with chocolate wafer dial Oh my

kunlun · 15 August 2017, 05:17 AM

The Lange is in a different league. As watches, the two are not comparable, if horology is important to you. If not, go with the Rolex and enjoy.

tiberiustime · 15 August 2017, 05:26 AM

Lange 1 for sure -- one of my favorite watches!

Hollister · 15 August 2017, 06:27 AM

I'm not a Lange fan, but pretty much anything beats the Rolex DayDate for elegance!

Mr Kram · 15 August 2017, 06:30 AM

ALS for me.

Abdullasaif · 15 August 2017, 07:43 AM

Lange without a doubts the clear winner for me just flip it around

Dancing Fire · 19 August 2017, 04:26 PM

No contest...Lange 1 in RG!...

AK797 · 21 August 2017, 08:04 AM

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No contest...Lange 1 in RG!...

Hard to beat if you like leather.

wach16 · 21 August 2017, 04:30 AM

DayDate in rose gold for me!

JP Chestnut · 21 August 2017, 10:32 AM

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has worn an ALS, any model, daily for an extended period of time - say five years.

As a 10th watch I'd get the Lange without a doubt. As an only watch, the Rolex. Easily. Horological inferiority or not.

Justindo · 10 April 2018, 03:16 PM

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I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has worn an ALS, any model, daily for an extended period of time - say five years.

As a 10th watch I'd get the Lange without a doubt. As an only watch, the Rolex. Easily. Horological inferiority or not.

I've worn one of my Langes once or twice a week for over a dozen years and it looks the same as the day I bought it except for the "cuff scratches" on the bezel. As far as a "daily wearer", it depends on what your day is like.

To the OP: Congratulations on getting both watches, as they are quite different. Regardless, I voted Lange in white gold because it's more versatile than pink, even though I probably like pink better.

View Poll Results: Which is better as a casual elegance daily watch?
Lange 1 191.032 rose gold	42	23.86%
Lange 1 191.039 white gold	63	35.80%
Day-Date 40 228235 rose gold	26	14.77%
Day-Date 40 228239 white gold	45	25.57%
Voters: 176. You may not vote on this poll

14 August 2017, 09:59 AM	#1
mrenvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 294	Lange 1 vs Day-Date 40 Which is better as a casual elegance watch?

14 August 2017, 12:59 PM	#13
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	Casual elegance? L1 What would I prefer to wear daily? DD __________________

15 August 2017, 04:17 AM	#18
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Different levels of watchmaking You have to help yourself decide what you're really looking for. The DD40 is robust (except for the white gold part), is an icon, is on a bracelet for easy wearing, and is "recognizable". The Lange has exclusivity (Lange's total production/annum for all watches is around 5,000 units, so you won't see many coming the other way), a unique hand wound movement. Some of the very best finishing in the business. An iconic design. Robust enough for everyday office wear. If you value the very best, then the choice is clear.

21 August 2017, 04:30 AM	#28
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	DayDate in rose gold for me! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

14 August 2017, 10:54 AM	#2
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	I love all your options but I'd be more comfortable wearing the Rolex if it were several days a week Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 September 2017, 12:49 AM	#9
natanaeljoshua "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 25	Lange 1 is a great watch but I think for daily use i'll take DD anyday, try DD40 with unique dial like blue or green Those dial will pop along with the fluted bezel

14 August 2017, 07:55 PM	#14
vkalia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: India Posts: 11	Lange 1. Any day and every day. (I know someone who wears it as his daily, too) Sent from my SM-C900F using Tapatalk

14 August 2017, 09:09 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	The WG Rolex.

14 August 2017, 09:45 PM	#16
mrenvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 294	I have a white gold Calatrava and therefore tend to get the Lange 1 in rose gold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2017, 10:11 PM	#17
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 258	Long sleeves go a long way. That green dial is sweet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2017, 04:50 AM	#19
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	Lange 1 in WG. Far more elegant.

15 August 2017, 05:17 AM	#21
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,900	The Lange is in a different league. As watches, the two are not comparable, if horology is important to you. If not, go with the Rolex and enjoy.

15 August 2017, 05:26 AM	#22
tiberiustime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: N/A Watch: Lange 1 Platinum Posts: 281	Lange 1 for sure -- one of my favorite watches!

15 August 2017, 06:27 AM	#23
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	I'm not a Lange fan, but pretty much anything beats the Rolex DayDate for elegance!

15 August 2017, 06:30 AM	#24
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	ALS for me.

15 August 2017, 07:43 AM	#25
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Lange without a doubts the clear winner for me just flip it around

21 August 2017, 10:32 AM	#29
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has worn an ALS, any model, daily for an extended period of time - say five years. As a 10th watch I'd get the Lange without a doubt. As an only watch, the Rolex. Easily. Horological inferiority or not.

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