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Old 12 July 2017, 11:41 AM   #1
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Which AL&S to keep?

Am trying to consolidate a bit and with my Urban Jurgensen getting a lot of work/dress wrist time I think one of these two has to go. I am leaning towards keeping the Saxonia, which is probably my dressiest piece. The 1815 would be a great "one watch" but as part of a collection that I am trying to reduce to a "baker's dozen" it isn't distinct enough from the Saxonia and the UJ.
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Old 12 July 2017, 12:26 PM   #2
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I prefer the saxonia between those two
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Old 12 July 2017, 12:41 PM   #3
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I would keep the first one cheers good luck
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Old 12 July 2017, 01:30 PM   #4
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Old 12 July 2017, 02:46 PM   #5
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Keep both. Seriously, let others go. You can't have enough ALS in a collection :-)
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Old 12 July 2017, 08:33 PM   #6
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I prefer the second piece, but would let both go as I am more sport oriented, would love to see pics of your Jurgensen though
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Old 12 July 2017, 08:59 PM   #7
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The one pushing a Lange out
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Old 12 July 2017, 09:04 PM   #8
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I would keep both Lange's. Have a bakers dozen plus one.
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Old 13 July 2017, 03:01 AM   #9
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Based on the urban

I would keep the saxonia. I think the 1815 is more similar to your other one, but the urban is nicer. I think the pair you will end up with is outstanding.
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Old 13 July 2017, 03:11 AM   #10
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I can't endorse this move
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Old 13 July 2017, 08:35 AM   #11
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I'd keep the Saxonia because I prefer the gold hands over the blued hands.
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Old 14 July 2017, 08:51 AM   #12
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I prefer the cream dial.
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:51 AM   #13
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I would keep the saxonia. I think the 1815 is more similar to your other one, but the urban is nicer. I think the pair you will end up with is outstanding.
Agree with this. The 1815 and the UJ look somewhat similar and so I'd keep the Saxonia.
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Old 14 July 2017, 01:01 PM   #14
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I agree with the way you are leaning. I think I would prefer the 1815 in a vacuum, but if for sure keeping the UJ, I would keep the Saxonia as the pair.
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Old 14 July 2017, 01:39 PM   #15
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Love UJ but think printed hour markers is a bit lazy versus applied
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Old 14 July 2017, 02:26 PM   #16
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Nice, have a Voutilainen on order, but I made it kind of funky considering it's a dress watch
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Old 14 July 2017, 11:09 PM   #17
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Love UJ but think printed hour markers is a bit lazy versus applied
Actually hand painted enamel hour markers on a "grenage" finished dial, which gives a micro-frosted look that is hard to capture in photographs. The UJ website describes it in detail. Definitely not a "lazy" way to make a dial.
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Old 14 July 2017, 11:52 PM   #18
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Actually hand painted enamel hour markers on a "grenage" finished dial, which gives a micro-frosted look that is hard to capture in photographs. The UJ website describes it in detail. Definitely not a "lazy" way to make a dial.


I have seen the watch in the metal and seen the Grenache effect.

Yes you are correct on the numerals - I remember them being filled. I do think they make the best watch boxes as a side


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Old 15 July 2017, 02:54 PM   #19
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Old 16 July 2017, 11:03 AM   #20
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I would consider selling both ALS's and buying either: Lange 1 in rg, or go 1815 Chrono wg black dial.
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Old 16 July 2017, 11:07 AM   #21
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Id keep the 1815 with the blue hands personally...either way, great collection!
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Old 6 February 2019, 09:05 PM   #22
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So I decided to move the 1815 but found a blue-handed replacement from AL&S...
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Old 7 February 2019, 12:33 AM   #23
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The saxonia by far looks better than the other, but the saxonia looks like every patek or Vacheron in existence. Tough call. The saxonia would be what I’d keep.
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Old 7 February 2019, 01:02 PM   #24
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I love the UJ. I’ve drooled over it for a couple of years. Maybe when my youngest is done with college. How is the fit,reliability etc. My other thought was an octa automatic with date. Any guidance would be appreciated ����
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Old 7 February 2019, 01:52 PM   #25
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That PLM is a beauty! Congratulations!
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Old 7 February 2019, 02:20 PM   #26
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I would keep the saxonia. I think the 1815 is more similar to your other one, but the urban is nicer. I think the pair you will end up with is outstanding.


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Old 7 February 2019, 09:01 PM   #27
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Saxonia looks great.

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Old 7 February 2019, 11:28 PM   #28
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The UJ has been great overall. Very accurate (2-3 seconds/day) and the movement and finishing are terrific. The dial at first glance is lovely but the "grenage" is really only appreciable with a loupe. Looks great on a dark brown strap.
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Old 8 February 2019, 10:43 AM   #29
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Awesome! Thx. Look forward to getting one someday.
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Old 8 February 2019, 11:36 AM   #30
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I like your new Lange and it's different enough from your UJ and your Saxonia to have a place in your collection. To be honest, however, the UJ is my least favorite of the four.
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