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Old 23 October 2017, 05:37 AM   #1
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Blue Dials: Lange vs Moser

I'm looking at both of these and remain completely torn. Which one do you prefer and why?
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Old 23 October 2017, 05:42 AM   #2
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Some details...first is the Moser Endeavor Perpetual Funky Blue, 41mm white gold case, manual wind with deployant clasp. The second is the Lange 1 with blue dial (will be made for 1 year), 38.5mm white gold case, manual wind with tang buckle
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:00 AM   #3
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Lange for me. The date window on the Moser is way to big in my opinion. And the Lange just looks right.
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:03 AM   #4
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Moser for me, that blue dial is something else
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:10 AM   #5
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Tough one. I think the Lange comes out ahead for me. It would be more of a keeper in my mind. Although the Moser is also a stunning watch.

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Old 23 October 2017, 06:14 AM   #6
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The Lange for that beautiful blue, better dial layout and smaller size. . . . did I mention that fab blue hue?
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:37 AM   #7
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It's interesting, having seen both in person, I can tell you that the moser blue is brighter / more brilliant, the Lange is more subdued. Neither necessarily better, but different.
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:42 AM   #8
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Moser is a pretty watch but the up - down marker and the mini hand are both kinda corny. The look of Lange dials is too folksy and sentimental for me, especially the fonts. Far too much writing to be truly elegant. Both watches look make a bit too much of their date windows.
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Old 23 October 2017, 06:44 AM   #9
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Moser for me, in fact I've got a sky blue fume coming soon. When viewing some Lange / mosers recently I can say the mosers seem more fun. I have not seen a blue dial Lange though.
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Old 23 October 2017, 07:00 AM   #10
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Moser for me too.
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Old 23 October 2017, 07:02 AM   #11
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It's interesting, having seen both in person, I can tell you that the moser blue is brighter / more brilliant, the Lange is more subdued. Neither necessarily better, but different.
That is interesting. The size wouldn't work for me though and I've had to pass on other watches/dials because of that. Hope you end up with the one that gives you 100%
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Old 23 October 2017, 07:04 AM   #12
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I prefer the Lange. I just love the layout and subdued color of that dial.
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Old 23 October 2017, 07:10 AM   #13
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That is interesting. The size wouldn't work for me though and I've had to pass on other watches/dials because of that. Hope you end up with the one that gives you 100%
Both sizes are fine for me, but the Lange is a bit thinner, which I prefer
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Old 23 October 2017, 07:41 AM   #14
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Moser for size and brighter blue. Really want a Moser Pioneer but no blue yet in white gold that isn't a LE.
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Moser sky blue is a bit on the light side, not seen the Lange's blue but seems darker.

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Old 23 October 2017, 08:04 AM   #16
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Both sizes are fine for me, but the Lange is a bit thinner, which I prefer
Nice to be able to choose for sure! You know I'm normally not a fan of the Lange 1 models, preferring the 1815's but have to say this one looks a lot better to me because of the dial color, crazy . . .
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Old 23 October 2017, 08:17 AM   #17
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Moser sky blue is a bit on the light side, not seen the Lange's blue but seems darker.

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The Lange blue is definitely darker. The moser changes more in various light from the fume treatment on the dial, but the Lange can lighten up a little under certain light. See links for better pics of each...

https://monochrome-watches.com/a-lan...e-dials-price/

https://www.salonqp.com/updates/up_c...ar-funky-blue/
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Old 23 October 2017, 10:33 AM   #18
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No contest for me, Lange 1 in blue is literally to die for...
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Old 23 October 2017, 03:32 PM   #19
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Lange because it's darker. Moser's would pop too much under direct sun light
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Old 23 October 2017, 08:49 PM   #20
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Definitely the Lange 1. Such a beautiful watch. The Moser is too big for what it is...a dressy watch - even though the dial colour is awesome.
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Lange.

That Moser, the dial is not very appealing. I don't like the position or colour of the date disk, it should either contrast completely like the Lange (and be framed like the Lange) or match the dial colour exactly. It's neither.

Generally, the only Moser I like are those with no marking whatsoever on the dials. Anything else just doesn't look right to me.

Of course the Lange is a funky layout too but from a design perspective it just seems to work better. More pleasing to the eye for sure.
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I'm a big fan of those moser dials. Both are nice pieces, but I don't care for the white background on the Lange's date window.
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Old 23 October 2017, 11:27 PM   #23
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Wow, closer than I thought. I find myself more drawn to the color of the moser dial, but like the overall size of the Lange better.
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Old 23 October 2017, 11:42 PM   #24
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The lange wins this race with me, that blue is beautiful.
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Old 24 October 2017, 05:58 AM   #25
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I respect Moser but have never been in love. With that said this particular Moser would be one of my favorites in their line. I have two Lange watches (timezone1 and datograph up/down) and the Lange is nice but not my favorite. So for me a toss up.
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Old 26 October 2017, 01:05 PM   #26
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I’d select the Lange 1, hands down. A updated to a classic, already an icon timepiece with a heritage evocative of the original. Rich royal blue dial with an asymmetrical yet balanced design. You’ll find people asking you to take it off so they can look at it.
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Old 27 October 2017, 02:52 AM   #27
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i put my name down for a lange 1, will post some pics whenever it arrives
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Old 27 October 2017, 03:16 AM   #28
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i put my name down for a lange 1, will post some pics whenever it arrives


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Great choice, I love Lange but do really like Moser as a dress watch and there are some models with a darker blue dial as well, but grey fume would be my first choice.
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