Thoughts on a "simple" dress watch?
I am asking for some thoughts and opinions to help me select a "simple" dress watch. I am looking for a watch that, at most, displays the date, in white metal, with a display caseback, that is relatively dressy/formal, and preferably in the 37mm-40mm rang...
Lange vs. Patek
I can't speak to JLC, but I have "simple" watches from both Lange and Patek, and although I slightly prefer the Patek (a 5107) to the Lange (an 1815 manual), the movement finishing on the Lange does seem to compare favorably to that of the Patek: But they...
Between Patek Philippe and Lange, choose the one you prefer
Hi Respo, I know there are regularly discussions between Patek Philippe and Lange models. Lange has done a tremendous job in a short time to bring very interesting watches and nicely decorated calibres. They are often said to be better finished than their...
215 vs. 315
Good comments. Since you mention the 215 movement, could you clarify how it relates to the 315? Is the 315 essentially the 215 with a date function, or is there some more fundamental difference? Thanks. - Jon
315 and 215 are really different calibres....
Hi, 315 is not an automatic 215. That's a different size, a different regulation (21600 vs 28800), a different architecture. My point was that what they have apparently in common is their standard of decorative finish. Dje
