The point I was making in the original post was that when people compare Lange to Patek , I feel that they’re incomparable, because they have different goals, so when someone states that Lange is at the same level as Patek , I feel that they’re wrong , because for a brand to be better than other , the two brands have to have the same product line ,qualities,and characteristics, which Lange clearly doesn’t have .( case variety, spots line, complications , movement accuracy, case thickness , wear comfort , just to name a few . I like Lange but in my view it can’t be compared to Patek yet ! Maybe later down the road . I owned a couple of Lange’s during the years, and non were as comfortable as a Patek ,( personal observation).
I don’t know how Kari , Roger, or Mr Dufour got in to the mix , but at the last SIHH Mr. Dufour was actually wearing a Rolex GMT Pepsi, Roger Smith’s daily watch is a Rolex as well .
Rolex wasn’t mentioned in my post as better than Lange , I clearly know that they’re in a different level , it was just mentioned as a brand who produces one million watches and still has empty shelves , while Lange can’t say that , nor has years of waiting lists for they’re watches .
I also don’t want to compare the above mentioned independents to Lange nor Patek , because it’s pointless.
So in essence, Lange is a nice brand no doubt, but at the moment in my opinion can’t be compared to Patek .
As you properly said it , the auctions and secondhand prices prove it .
Thank you for expressing your opinion , hope I was able to clarify my points , also happy we had this great conversation...
Best,
Zsolt.