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dr-go · 27 December 2014, 08:54 AM

I narrowed my three choices from the last thread to these two. What do you think in this head to head?

subtona · 27 December 2014, 08:55 AM

Manual wind choice is paramount for me.

dr-go · 27 December 2014, 08:56 AM

This is my first poll, so go easy on me and please vote!

GB-man · 27 December 2014, 09:50 AM

Between these two, it has to be the up down for me. The short hands on the patek bother me. That and I love the 1815

MrJ320 · 27 December 2014, 10:22 AM

Between the two I would have to say 1815 up/down as well. But I think 5296 would probably hold value better so just something to consider when looking at picking up the 1815 up/down at the right price.

lipjin · 27 December 2014, 11:48 AM

Not familiar with the 5296. Pics would help. So 1815!

mps354 · 27 December 2014, 12:31 PM

I was considering the 5296g sector dial and the wg 1815 up down as well. I ultimately decided on the 1815, for a few reasons...

first, I liked the manual wind movement. Second, I already had a 5711 and 5167, which already used the Patek 324 movement, so I thought the 5296 might be a bit redundant for my collection. Third, I found the 1815 to be a bit more versatile - I think you can put it on a brown or vintage leather strap and dress it down a bit. Finally, I liked the dial symmetry without the date, as well as the touch of red in the power reserve indicator. I ended up deciding to go with the 1815 up down, but while on the waiting list at my AD, an 1815 chrono (previous design) in white gold came in pre-owned, so I jumped on it (it ended up being only slightly more than a new 1815 up down, so jumped on it). Otherwise, I would be wearing the up down.

With that said, the 5296g sector dial is a great watch, and I'm sure I would have been happy with that reference as well.

subtona · 27 December 2014, 12:49 PM

How about a 6000g, similar aesthetic to the sector dial but adds the fantastic 240 movement.

mps354 · 27 December 2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

How about a 6000g, similar aesthetic to the sector dial but adds the fantastic 240 movement.

I love that mini rotor

drhr · 27 December 2014, 02:20 PM

1815 no question for me . . .

jonathan17 · 27 December 2014, 02:30 PM

The mini rotor on the 240 is amazing but so does the engraved balance cock of the lange? hmm... quite hard to choose but i will go for the 1815 up/down on this.

dr-go · 27 December 2014, 11:03 PM

Looks like this guy is pulling ahead

JD521 · 27 December 2014, 11:12 PM

malarky_hk · 27 December 2014, 11:56 PM

Unequivocally, the 1815! For me, that particular Patek is rather....

goog53 · 28 December 2014, 12:43 AM

I love PP but between these two the 1815 wins but make sure you love it and get a great deal as others have stated if going to resell can take a major hit.

dr-go · 28 December 2014, 04:24 AM

Visual reference for the patek:

carnegie · 28 December 2014, 04:28 AM

Tried on both. PP5296G (sector dial) is one of the best Calatrava watches made and would be my #1 choice! It's a classic watch which is very versatile.

JorgeCCW · 28 December 2014, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drhr

1815 no question for me . . .

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watchucallit · 28 December 2014, 05:34 AM

I really like both choices but the 1815 up/down to me is just a fabulous piece. I have had this one on my list for some time. I ended up with an ALS timezone1 but at some point would still like the 1815 up/down. It is simple-- I like the old railroad type dial and I am a big fan of PR indicators. So the ALS all the way!!

psv · 6 January 2015, 09:24 AM

5296G-001 for me. First. Then the ALS! :-)

Viv Savage · 6 January 2015, 10:39 AM

1815 for me. Good luck on your purchase.

lapince · 6 January 2015, 03:38 PM

ALS for sure...

View Poll Results: PP 5296 Sector vs Lange 1815 Up/Down
PP 5296g Sector Dial	23	31.51%
Lange 1815 Up/Down	50	68.49%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

27 December 2014, 09:50 AM	#4
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,882	Between these two, it has to be the up down for me. The short hands on the patek bother me. That and I love the 1815 __________________

27 December 2014, 11:48 AM	#6
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Not familiar with the 5296. Pics would help. So 1815! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

27 December 2014, 02:20 PM	#10
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	1815 no question for me . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

27 December 2014, 11:03 PM	#12
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	Looks like this guy is pulling ahead Last edited by dr-go; 27 December 2014 at 11:04 PM.. Reason: Add description

27 December 2014, 08:54 AM	#1
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	Poll: Patek 5296g sector vs Lange 1815 Up/down I narrowed my three choices from the last thread to these two. What do you think in this head to head?

27 December 2014, 08:55 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	Manual wind choice is paramount for me.

27 December 2014, 08:56 AM	#3
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	This is my first poll, so go easy on me and please vote!

27 December 2014, 10:22 AM	#5
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Between the two I would have to say 1815 up/down as well. But I think 5296 would probably hold value better so just something to consider when looking at picking up the 1815 up/down at the right price.

27 December 2014, 12:31 PM	#7
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,974	I was considering the 5296g sector dial and the wg 1815 up down as well. I ultimately decided on the 1815, for a few reasons... first, I liked the manual wind movement. Second, I already had a 5711 and 5167, which already used the Patek 324 movement, so I thought the 5296 might be a bit redundant for my collection. Third, I found the 1815 to be a bit more versatile - I think you can put it on a brown or vintage leather strap and dress it down a bit. Finally, I liked the dial symmetry without the date, as well as the touch of red in the power reserve indicator. I ended up deciding to go with the 1815 up down, but while on the waiting list at my AD, an 1815 chrono (previous design) in white gold came in pre-owned, so I jumped on it (it ended up being only slightly more than a new 1815 up down, so jumped on it). Otherwise, I would be wearing the up down. With that said, the 5296g sector dial is a great watch, and I'm sure I would have been happy with that reference as well.

27 December 2014, 02:30 PM	#11
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	The mini rotor on the 240 is amazing but so does the engraved balance cock of the lange? hmm... quite hard to choose but i will go for the 1815 up/down on this.

27 December 2014, 11:56 PM	#14
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Unequivocally, the 1815! For me, that particular Patek is rather....

28 December 2014, 12:43 AM	#15
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I love PP but between these two the 1815 wins but make sure you love it and get a great deal as others have stated if going to resell can take a major hit.

28 December 2014, 04:24 AM	#16
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	Visual reference for the patek:

28 December 2014, 04:28 AM	#17
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Tried on both. PP5296G (sector dial) is one of the best Calatrava watches made and would be my #1 choice! It's a classic watch which is very versatile.

28 December 2014, 05:34 AM	#19
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	I really like both choices but the 1815 up/down to me is just a fabulous piece. I have had this one on my list for some time. I ended up with an ALS timezone1 but at some point would still like the 1815 up/down. It is simple-- I like the old railroad type dial and I am a big fan of PR indicators. So the ALS all the way!!

6 January 2015, 09:24 AM	#20
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,064	5296G-001 for me. First. Then the ALS! :-)

6 January 2015, 10:39 AM	#21
Viv Savage "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Australia Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, JLC Posts: 612	1815 for me. Good luck on your purchase. __________________ Have...a good..time...all the time. That's my philosphy!

6 January 2015, 03:38 PM	#22
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	ALS for sure...

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