A. Lange & Söhne

Dear All, I have been mulling around the past few months about these two watches: 1. Patek 5970P 2. A Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual 410.025 I currently own the A Lange & Sohne 1815 Hommage to Emil Lange in Platinum and no Pateks... Everyone around me ...  

I have also responded to you on another web site. One thing that is generally overlooked in this discussion is the usefulness of the Lange big date. A chrono/perpetual is crowded, no matter which dial you prefer. Big date makes it very easy, even for pres... 

Nobody has a crystal ball to read into, and to know which watch in general will keep its value. Therefore, about Recognition, if this factor is very important, go for Rolex watches, only, not Lange nor PP, as Rolex is wolrdwide known, at the contrary of t...  

Great suggestion Nicolas! This is one of my favorite modern Vacheron Constantin pieces. That hand carved moonphase makes this a unique piece.

Less hype than on the PP 5970, a superb moonphase, beautiful lugs, grained dial ... That is strange that people don't generally think about this one when it comes to Perpetual Chronos. Best, Nicolas.

One of my favorites when it comes to perpetual chronos. In my opinion... The Lange Datograph Perpetual has the most superb movement. The quick correction feature is also very user friendly. The Patek Philippe 5970 is a great watch, my favorite part is the... 

Although not being able to play in that league, I feel your advice is sound. The VC is gorgeous and I like its clear dial design best of all three watches. Best regards, anaesdoc

A very cool winner. Aaah, I'm preparing something on the 5970, by the way. Best, Nicolas

I mean,it is nice to know a watch is retaining value but ultimately its YOUR enjoyment that matters,personally Id rather "lose"some money but enjoy my watch to the full than settling for second best......in terms of satisfaction. Even though not a fan of ... 

I know recognition is an aspect for you, BUT if you are prepared to spend such money for a pp and as others have already suggested alternatives: have a look at youtube, there is a video of it in a winder. A watch like this in a winder is simply mind-boggl... 

My dear Moritz, After my constant efforts to get Vianney's name even MENTIONED on a forum - you have really done it!!! You know the writings of some of our prominent friends here who place the AntiQua in the context of the start of an historical fashion (... 

Dear Amery, cool to see that you appreciate a "MADNESS" called Antiqua as I do ! Was it a dream, seriously asked, or is it reality: two Antiqua at home winding in theire boxes ? Yes, Vianney Halter, must be a interesting character, if he can bring watches...  

Thanks Moritz! Sometimes I think we are fighting against windmills, bad breath, and a lot of hot air. Vianney will deliver every Antiqua personally. He has also passed through here several times, to our mutual enjoyment, on the search for tower clocks and... 

That is L'Art de Vivre: Vianney halter designed the clock for that Paris station Gare du Nord. And if you compare it to the HTO you will find it's genes there. Yes legibility is great with any halter and the Janvier is truely a great astronomical watch: t...  

Actually it was Jean-Yves Mariez who designed the clocks. Together with his brother Philippe - and Vianney - they developed the HTO watch. There are signs that this project will be revived in the not too distant future, once production facilities become a... 

in which I prefer the Patek version. The dial of the 5970 has a superb layout and it is perfectly balanced. It is not the case of the Dtaograph Perpetual: the moonphases indicator seems to be squashed and the subdials are a bit too complicated to read. It... 

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And went with the ALS, never looked backed....might be interesting info in here if you are making a similar choice... alang.watchprosite.com =

Lange - dial too busy and difficult to read Lange's value is not as stable as Patek since you consider it as an important factor. Having said all that, Lange is a better quality watch in many aspects. Regards Ling

I am a happy owner of a Langematik and was faced with a similar question a few months ago. However, I decided to go for the Lange as it is easier to read and beautiful on the back as well. The 5970 with all due respect, can get harder to read on black dia... 

People tell me the Patek is delicate and easilly knocked out of whack, so to speak, and tha lange is the way to go as an everyday beater.