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ygoloroh · 28 January 2019, 05:22 AM

All, I know the question of AD vs grey has come up numerous times but wanted to solicit some opinions specific to ALS. The greys seem to offer 25% off the bat for ALS which is pretty compelling and significantly more than an AD could ever offer. However, are there any pros for ADs (aside from standard warranty etc.) that are ALS-specific? Seems like they only produce ~5,000 watches a year so not sure if that translates to significantly better service for AD customers or anything along those lines?

Thanks!

ygoloroh · 29 January 2019, 11:29 AM

Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks!

JayAK · 29 January 2019, 11:46 AM

I’m in a similar boat... I’m sorry I don’t have anything to add, but I’m also very interested in this topic. Sorry for the worthless post, just wanted to chime in and let you know someone else is pondering the same questions.

RollieKid · 29 January 2019, 12:17 PM

I found the Lange AD experience to be pretty good. I was given some freebies with my purchase and was advised that they can book me into the factory tour when i next happen to be in Europe.

I also like the fact that i can just leave my watch with the AD when it needs to go for service instead of arranging it myself. With that said, the ADs are clamping down on discounts so if the watch isn't a keeper than you probably want to go with the grey route to minimise the loss.

Cheers

edyu · 29 January 2019, 01:07 PM

I think AD in the US quoted me about 15% discount or so.

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Justindo · 30 January 2019, 01:43 PM

If you call around, ADs should be able to at least match grey prices. After all, the greys originally got their pieces from ADs.

Pongster · 30 January 2019, 05:18 PM

Our local AD gives around 24% discount.

jed11 · 30 January 2019, 10:07 PM

Yeah, you can easily get 15-20 on Lange. At least from my experience.

Slider817 · 30 January 2019, 10:46 PM

You are in NYC, why don’t you check out Cellini, they are a fantastic AD that carries Lange. See what they have. I’ve been to the Lange Boutique, which was also a good experience, but I prefer Cellini

ygoloroh · 31 January 2019, 04:07 AM

Thanks for all the insight - very helpful!

mps354 · 31 January 2019, 11:41 AM

I think the discount depends on the model, the AD, and the customer history. I’ve purchased some Langes from my AD with attractive discounts. Not sure if you’ll get the same, but happy to point you in the right direction

28 January 2019, 05:22 AM	#1
ygoloroh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 19	Lange Question - Where to buy? All, I know the question of AD vs grey has come up numerous times but wanted to solicit some opinions specific to ALS. The greys seem to offer 25% off the bat for ALS which is pretty compelling and significantly more than an AD could ever offer. However, are there any pros for ADs (aside from standard warranty etc.) that are ALS-specific? Seems like they only produce ~5,000 watches a year so not sure if that translates to significantly better service for AD customers or anything along those lines? Thanks!

29 January 2019, 12:17 PM	#4
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 563	I found the Lange AD experience to be pretty good. I was given some freebies with my purchase and was advised that they can book me into the factory tour when i next happen to be in Europe. I also like the fact that i can just leave my watch with the AD when it needs to go for service instead of arranging it myself. With that said, the ADs are clamping down on discounts so if the watch isn't a keeper than you probably want to go with the grey route to minimise the loss. Cheers __________________ Current SOTC: Rolex 115200, 116610LV \|Oris Artelier Skeleton, Aquis Date \|Tissot Heritage Visodate \|Longines Conquest Heritage \|Patek Philippe 6000R \|ALS 1815 Annual Calendar \|AP ROC 26315st Gone but not forgotten: Rolex 116233 and 16570

29 January 2019, 11:29 AM	#2
ygoloroh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 19	Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks!

29 January 2019, 11:46 AM	#3
JayAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 609	I’m in a similar boat... I’m sorry I don’t have anything to add, but I’m also very interested in this topic. Sorry for the worthless post, just wanted to chime in and let you know someone else is pondering the same questions.

29 January 2019, 01:07 PM	#5
edyu 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: CA Posts: 584	I think AD in the US quoted me about 15% discount or so. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

30 January 2019, 01:43 PM	#6
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	If you call around, ADs should be able to at least match grey prices. After all, the greys originally got their pieces from ADs.

30 January 2019, 05:18 PM	#7
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Our local AD gives around 24% discount.

30 January 2019, 10:07 PM	#8
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Yeah, you can easily get 15-20 on Lange. At least from my experience.

30 January 2019, 10:46 PM	#9
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	You are in NYC, why don’t you check out Cellini, they are a fantastic AD that carries Lange. See what they have. I’ve been to the Lange Boutique, which was also a good experience, but I prefer Cellini

31 January 2019, 04:07 AM	#10
ygoloroh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 19	Thanks for all the insight - very helpful!

31 January 2019, 11:41 AM	#11
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I think the discount depends on the model, the AD, and the customer history. I’ve purchased some Langes from my AD with attractive discounts. Not sure if you’ll get the same, but happy to point you in the right direction

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