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ModestCollector · 19 June 2020, 05:50 PM

I have been building myself up all year to buy a ALS Lange 1 (Rose Gold), however I have just fallen in love with the PP 5235R. Now I just can't make my mind up...

Whilst they are very different, I like the unusual dials n both of them. The PP size is perhaps more suited to my wrist size, but the Lange 1 in an iconic watch I have wanted for years.

If I opt for the PP I really don't want to regret my decision...

Hmmmm... decisions.....???

(Note - I only buy new and I'm not bothered about losing value as I do not plan to sell (hopefully that will not be necessary)).

mongrelnomoad · 19 June 2020, 07:00 PM

I'm not a fan of the PP (or regulators), and I own a Lange 1, so that's the bias out of the way.

If the Lange 1 is too small, perhaps look at the Grande Lange 1?

Either way, buy what you like most. They're all great watches.

shafran · 19 June 2020, 07:20 PM

I started with the Lange 1 and found it small, went into different pateks and finally I am very happy with the grand lange 1 mp. You will not regret the Lange.

AK797 · 20 June 2020, 01:16 AM

L1 for me, always loved it even tho I wasn't much one for Venn diagrams at school...

enjoythemusic · 20 June 2020, 02:00 AM

Another vote for ALS.

jon_jon · 20 June 2020, 02:07 AM

Probably Lange's jumping second is a closer comparison to the Patek regulator.

With Lange and other German watch company's Bauhaus design, you either love their design or you don't. The aesthetics of Swiss watch companies are quite different.

Over the years, I have tried on over a dozen Lange watches on my wrist and although they are well made watches, Lange watches never gave me the same emotional connection I have with my Patek watches.

At the end of the day, get the one that will bring a smile to your face

campfire · 20 June 2020, 02:07 AM

Yep, Lange1 between these two. Solid, coherent, well put together watch in my opinion.

Nice to have the choice. Good luck.

ModestCollector · 20 June 2020, 02:54 AM

A lot of love for the Lange so far - I think this is going to be the right decision.

dauster · 20 June 2020, 03:10 AM

I would go with Grand Lange 1. Obviously depending on your wrist size but definitely ALS over PP regulator (even though a cool watch). Buy in the secondary market though even new you should get substantial discount.

eddie_b · 20 June 2020, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shafran

I started with the Lange 1 and found it small, went into different pateks and finally I am very happy with the grand lange 1 mp. You will not regret the Lange.

What size wrist do you have? I'm considering a Lange 1 and have a small wrist but curious to see what others have to say.

Rushne · 20 June 2020, 04:29 PM

Between these two, the Lange for me. Possibly grand.

If it were between a 5170 and 1815 chronograph... oh man I couldn’t decide then, but would lean to the Patek :)

ansharma · 20 June 2020, 04:59 PM

L1 - here is my MP on 6.5” wrist - was my grail and not going anywhere hopefully!

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MAT4150 · 5 November 2023, 01:38 PM

Debating between the same two but the Lange in rose good. I’ve tried both on and they seem like they fit pretty well but I have 6 in wrists so worries the 5235 will wind up wearing too big.

John Doyle · 5 November 2023, 05:49 PM

You mentioned you fell in love with the 5235 - go for it. Happened to me as well when i went in to actually purchase a 5524. Tried it and fell in love with it. It is now the nicest piece in my collection.

WN1437 · 5 November 2023, 06:42 PM

L1 all day.

shammad10 · 5 November 2023, 09:19 PM

The Patek Regulator is an amazing watch. My friend owns one and the case is beautiful. The dial is one that keeps revealing things the more you look at it, the etched Patek wording, the contrast between the hands and the dial, and the stepped sundial registers. It really is a work of art up close.

shammad10 · 5 November 2023, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shammad10

The Patek Regulator is an amazing watch. My friend owns one and the case is beautiful. The dial is one that keeps revealing things the more you look at it, the etched Patek wording, the contrast between the hands and the dial, and the stepped sundial registers. It really is a work of art up close.

On my 6inch wrists.

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ChetBaker · 5 November 2023, 10:23 PM

Between these two the Patek. Now, a blue dial L1 would take the cake.

Calinewport · 5 November 2023, 10:23 PM

Looks great! I am somewhat surprised given your wrist size, is it comfortable?

Calatrava r · 6 November 2023, 03:46 AM

Lange 1 would be my choice.

shammad10 · 6 November 2023, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calinewport

Looks great! I am somewhat surprised given your wrist size, is it comfortable?

Wears great, It's 47mm lug to lug and 10mm thick. So really really comfortable.

bob101 · 6 November 2023, 01:28 PM

Definitely the regulator. More interesting unique movement from Patek, fits great on the wrist also an AC and more complicated than the Lange and very accurate. One of the most interesting pieces from Patek in a while along with the 5212. I don’t find the Lange dials capture my attention for long though the movement finishing is nice and it doesn’t wear comfortably on the wrist.

newonos · 6 November 2023, 02:16 PM

Lange1.

Gebbeth · 7 November 2023, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Probably Lange's jumping second is a closer comparison to the Patek regulator.

With Lange and other German watch company's Bauhaus design, you either love their design or you don't. The aesthetics of Swiss watch companies are quite different.

Over the years, I have tried on over a dozen Lange watches on my wrist and although they are well made watches, Lange watches never gave me the same emotional connection I have with my Patek watches.

At the end of the day, get the one that will bring a smile to your face

I would disagree that Langes are "Bauhaus" in design philosophy. Bauhaus would be more Nomos' character than Lange.

ALS is very much more on the traditional side of design, with stepped out lugs, traditional font choices, and sometimes complex dial layouts.

Nomos is clean, simple, austere, thin, long, etc.

Gebbeth · 7 November 2023, 03:08 AM

The 5235 is an annual calendar with a design philosophy much more modern than the Lange 1. It's really a choice between an apple and an orange. If you are in the mood for an orange, get the orange.

I personally like the warmth of the Lange 1. The PP is very sleek and modern, quite the opposite of what PP is usually known for in their dress watches, and probably why the original white gold version was so controversial (plus PP having to work out the kinks in their movement, which incorporated almost all of PP advance research components they had at the time).

sxdcfv911 · 7 November 2023, 08:20 AM

I've posted this comment before but I'll say it again. I had Saxonia outsize date and sold it. I had the 5235G sold it....had to buy it again, I missed it so much.

nickorette · 11 November 2023, 09:34 AM

Lange 1

JulesVerne · 15 November 2023, 05:22 AM

A recent picture in Paris, Place Vendôme, for an appointment to PP Salon.

I love how understated the watch is, the PP logo is hardly noticeable.

While I love the 5235-R, I tried the rose gold version at The Salon, the dial is stunning.

Nico81 · 29 November 2023, 07:43 AM

5235r is one of my favorite pp references, and micro rotor is to die for.
Love that piece

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WatchTimes · 29 November 2023, 09:54 AM

The Lange is pretty thick compared to the Patek

19 June 2020, 05:50 PM	#1
ModestCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: UK Posts: 20	PP 5235R or Lange 1 I have been building myself up all year to buy a ALS Lange 1 (Rose Gold), however I have just fallen in love with the PP 5235R. Now I just can't make my mind up... Whilst they are very different, I like the unusual dials n both of them. The PP size is perhaps more suited to my wrist size, but the Lange 1 in an iconic watch I have wanted for years. If I opt for the PP I really don't want to regret my decision... Hmmmm... decisions.....??? (Note - I only buy new and I'm not bothered about losing value as I do not plan to sell (hopefully that will not be necessary)).

19 June 2020, 07:20 PM	#3
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 565	I have had similar patek and Lange I started with the Lange 1 and found it small, went into different pateks and finally I am very happy with the grand lange 1 mp. You will not regret the Lange.

20 June 2020, 02:00 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,802	Another vote for ALS. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

20 June 2020, 04:29 PM	#11
Rushne 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: White 116500LN Posts: 864	Between these two, the Lange for me. Possibly grand. If it were between a 5170 and 1815 chronograph... oh man I couldn’t decide then, but would lean to the Patek :) __________________ Omega: Seamaster Professional 300M 2220.80.00 Rolex: Daytona White Dial 116500LN Rolex: Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Jubilee 336934 Rolex: DateJust 36 Roman White Dial Oyster 126234 Rolex: OP 36 Celebration Dial 126000 Panerai: PAM 422 Patek Philippe: Aquanaut 5167A A. Lange & Söhne: 1815 Annual Calendar @mechanicaltom Stolen: IWC Portuguese 500107 Case number 3853222

5 November 2023, 06:42 PM	#15
WN1437 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HK Watch: Rolex 116515ln Posts: 27	L1 all day. __________________ RM11-03 RG/TI; PP 5712/1A; AP 15202BA, 26420SO; ALS Datograph Perpetual RG; Rolex John Meyer Daytona, Meteorite GMT, OF Pikachu Daytona, DD40 Platinum Quadrant; Omega Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Gold; Hublot Sang Bleu II King Gold Blue

19 June 2020, 07:00 PM	#2
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,859	I'm not a fan of the PP (or regulators), and I own a Lange 1, so that's the bias out of the way. If the Lange 1 is too small, perhaps look at the Grande Lange 1? Either way, buy what you like most. They're all great watches.

20 June 2020, 01:16 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,302	L1 for me, always loved it even tho I wasn't much one for Venn diagrams at school...

20 June 2020, 02:07 AM	#6
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	Probably Lange's jumping second is a closer comparison to the Patek regulator. With Lange and other German watch company's Bauhaus design, you either love their design or you don't. The aesthetics of Swiss watch companies are quite different. Over the years, I have tried on over a dozen Lange watches on my wrist and although they are well made watches, Lange watches never gave me the same emotional connection I have with my Patek watches. At the end of the day, get the one that will bring a smile to your face

20 June 2020, 02:07 AM	#7
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Yep, Lange1 between these two. Solid, coherent, well put together watch in my opinion. Nice to have the choice. Good luck.

20 June 2020, 02:54 AM	#8
ModestCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: UK Posts: 20	A lot of love for the Lange so far - I think this is going to be the right decision.

20 June 2020, 03:10 AM	#9
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,905	I would go with Grand Lange 1. Obviously depending on your wrist size but definitely ALS over PP regulator (even though a cool watch). Buy in the secondary market though even new you should get substantial discount.

20 June 2020, 04:59 PM	#12
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,792	L1 - here is my MP on 6.5” wrist - was my grail and not going anywhere hopefully! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2023, 01:38 PM	#13
MAT4150 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: USA Posts: 82	Debating between the same two but the Lange in rose good. I’ve tried both on and they seem like they fit pretty well but I have 6 in wrists so worries the 5235 will wind up wearing too big.

5 November 2023, 05:49 PM	#14
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 610	You mentioned you fell in love with the 5235 - go for it. Happened to me as well when i went in to actually purchase a 5524. Tried it and fell in love with it. It is now the nicest piece in my collection.

5 November 2023, 09:19 PM	#16
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 828	The Patek Regulator is an amazing watch. My friend owns one and the case is beautiful. The dial is one that keeps revealing things the more you look at it, the etched Patek wording, the contrast between the hands and the dial, and the stepped sundial registers. It really is a work of art up close.

5 November 2023, 10:23 PM	#18
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 581	Between these two the Patek. Now, a blue dial L1 would take the cake.

5 November 2023, 10:23 PM	#19
Calinewport "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: ConUS Posts: 33	Looks great! I am somewhat surprised given your wrist size, is it comfortable?

6 November 2023, 03:46 AM	#20
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,735	Lange 1 would be my choice.

6 November 2023, 01:28 PM	#22
bob101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 568	Definitely the regulator. More interesting unique movement from Patek, fits great on the wrist also an AC and more complicated than the Lange and very accurate. One of the most interesting pieces from Patek in a while along with the 5212. I don’t find the Lange dials capture my attention for long though the movement finishing is nice and it doesn’t wear comfortably on the wrist.

6 November 2023, 02:16 PM	#23
newonos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: usa Posts: 135	Lange1.

7 November 2023, 03:08 AM	#25
Gebbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bay Area Posts: 771	The 5235 is an annual calendar with a design philosophy much more modern than the Lange 1. It's really a choice between an apple and an orange. If you are in the mood for an orange, get the orange. I personally like the warmth of the Lange 1. The PP is very sleek and modern, quite the opposite of what PP is usually known for in their dress watches, and probably why the original white gold version was so controversial (plus PP having to work out the kinks in their movement, which incorporated almost all of PP advance research components they had at the time).

7 November 2023, 08:20 AM	#26
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 241	I've posted this comment before but I'll say it again. I had Saxonia outsize date and sold it. I had the 5235G sold it....had to buy it again, I missed it so much.

11 November 2023, 09:34 AM	#27
nickorette "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 258	Lange 1 __________________ IWC: Portuguese Min. Repeater, Pilot 36, Pallweber RG, Vintage Pilot's, Ingenieur Patek: 5098P, 5738R, 5120G, 5172G JLC: Reverso Classic, Duomètre, Polaris Memovox 50th, MUTM Enamel AP: 15450 Lange: Lange 1, Copper Blue, Richard Lange, 1815 Up/Down Rolex: 116000, 116520, 126655, 124060, 116505, 228238 Panerai: Luminor 676 Omega: Aqua Terra, SM 300, Museum N°10, SM 321, CK 859 Cartier: Santos Medium, Tank LC VC: Cornes De Vache, Triple Calendrier, 222, 4300V/120R FPJ: CS LF: Classic Micro Rotor

29 November 2023, 07:43 AM	#29
Nico81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Out Posts: 512	5235r is one of my favorite pp references, and micro rotor is to die for. Love that piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2023, 09:54 AM	#30
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,583	The Lange is pretty thick compared to the Patek __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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