Patek Philippe

that you already have the 5960 (I assume the grey dial).....

Since you have the best (in my opinion) annual calendar from PP then you
should go for the Cartier....
I had tried it on a few months ago and it was great....
Captivating, and you will not see many around....

As I had it on my wrist, it is dressy but you can certainly wear it with jeans too....



Cheers

I will give the Cartier serious consideration then.

Thx again.

Sam

How long had you had the 5960?

What are your impressions?



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It is definitely one of my favorites...sporty yet classy, weight and size both perfect, excellent dial layout, not flashy

As I said earlier, I have this PP, as well as the 5396R, 5059P and 5712G.

As for Lange, I have the Dato Perpetual (WG), Langematik Perpetual (PG), Langematik Power Reserve Wempe (P) and Lange 1 Timezone (PG, grey dial)

I have 2 Cartiers - the Jour et Nuit in RG and Tank in yellow gold.

Guess I am being greedy...right?

Best

Sam

 

 

on what you have.....

Definatelly the Cartier...

Have you tried on?



Cheers

In view of your collection.....

Cartier...



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I am not surprised about the objectivity. Many people who love Patek also love Lange... though some may be prejudiced towards Cartier...

Cheers

Sam

 

I really love that watch

If I could afford it, I would buy it without hesitation

The Lang is nice but the Patek is imo nicer. Don't like the Cartier. For that style I would prefer the The Corum Black Ti-Bridge

I have yet to see this particular Patek in the flesh. However, I've held the 5207P (the minute repeater) in my hands before and it was big and heavy (presumably because of the metal). Let's see...

Regards

Sam

I'd go for either the Lange or the Cartier. I've seen the Patek, and while it is handsome it is overly modern and not very legible in my opinion.

The Lange is beautifully finished and probably the best choice in terms of construction and finish, both of which are very traditional. On the other hand, the Cartier is a contemporary interpretion of a skeleton watch, and one of the best looking skeleton watches out there.

- SJX

Thx for your input Jiaxian. Up to now, the votes are almost a 3-way tie, i.e. inconclusive. Goes to show that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'....

At the end of the day, I will have to make my own decision, based on what really complements my existing portfolio.

I will keep everybody posted.

Best

Sam

Lovely watch:

The Lange is by far not too dressy, nor too much in your face!

It offers ALL shades of gold, depending on the light.

That makes it also a brilliant casual watch!

The PP is more S&M ( yes: sado maso ) looking with these long spikes like batons, these rivet looking round dots.

Also to playful case design with the austerity lugs ... why?

The Santos: o.k. interesting design, technically top, but no expresssion, no real aura.

Cheerio on a dismal day from the U and K

 

Moritz

 

P.S: I demand a static picture award ;-) !

I got it...I got it...

You lucky guy Don't you want to own the whole set?

Sam

... and enjoy responsibly ! ;-)!

If my career developes further as it did and does: maybe the whole set.

The first Turbograph with chain and fusee is my dream, as it is utterly classic in it's proportions!

Top notch mechanics in a top, classic design.

I am very pleased to be able to assist you!

 

Cheerio

Moritz

white metal ALS 1815moonphase, I will jump on it...

good luck on your next prey..

HAGWE

@Jogyakarta

I just find it quite contemporary in design, I happen to be a fan of its complication, the fact that it is the most useful watch out of the three, and the most understated-looking watch out of the three. Though I also like the Lange as a close second.

Nonetheless, as someone who already owns a PP AC perhaps the Lange. Be that as it may, owning another PP AC would be quite nice for your collection! As I said the AC in question is so understated that it is borderline hidden! Can't be bad when wearing it outdoors when not wishing to draw too much attention.

Mainly because its moon phases complication is one of the most accurate currently available and because I find the honey-colored gold case very original, exclusive and attractive. A question for you: you're sure it's possible to buy this model stand-alone? Or rather you have to buy the entire "Homage to F.A. Lange" limited set???

Two personal notes on the two other "contenders". The 5205G Annual Calendar with black dial is a super-amazing timepiece, but  - for my personal taste - its dial color scheme is simply... madly wrong. The Santos-Dumont skeleton made me almost crazy the first time I saw it; the second time, I still liked it much; now ... I hate it (sorry!) and I am convinced that its design is not intended to last.

Ciao!

Personally, I vote for Cartier. I don't like the looking on the others. For Lange, its noon phase doesn't look good...it tried to balance the dial, but i think it is too much. The guilloche on the dial looks bad too....And I don't like the PP, since its design is too contemporary and pale...

I have no idea about the price of this Cartier. And I don't think the Cartier can't be named as skeleton, but open. Since it is purely design of the dial making without any tradition engraving craftsmanship. If the price of this cartier is more than 2/3 price of a VC skeleton malte...I vote no one...haha. However, I have to admit I love it from 3 of them. And this Cartier will look new in your collections.

They're all fantastic, of course. It's no use listing the technical reasons. But I think the Cartier is unique and special compared to the other two and will be a lot of fun for you to wear when you're heading to Fanling on a bright sunny day!

what the hell...maybe I'll get all three!!!

Sam

I just love its aesthetics

something different from the rest of your known collection

it's the first new watch for a while which has sent a shiver down my spine.

I would like to see it in rose gold, but a 5205 is on my shopping list...

The Cartier leaves me cold, the Lange uninspiring...

It is hard to choose between ALS and PP but, after a second of thinking, i would choose the Patek. I love both brands but, given the possibilities, the PP is my choice.

Best,

R

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