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Those are all top choices. I think when making such a purchase the question is which one will give you most pleasure in the long term.
May 04, 2021,15:30 PM
Lange 1 is iconic, finishing is great etc. Rationally it should be the number one choice. But I think it is hard not to compare with other Lange offerings - don't you really want a datograph, or a perpetual even if they are out of reach? Also my personal experience with Lange in general is that the excitement wears off pretty quickly ...
The tradition and 1921 on the other hand are truly unique. They are not "perfect" but I think they will be more fun in the longer term. Ideally you should try them on before you decide.
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Question for the masses - am I overthinking my “grail”?
By: JV_Zag : May 4th, 2021-11:18
Hello! Wanted to throw a question out here and get your feedback. I’ve posted in the past that I was ready to buy my grail watch, an ALS Lange 1. Funny thing is I sold my GMT Pepsi and a couple of other watches, was ready to buy it, and then decided to do...
That’s why it’s a grail watch
By: Jurry : May 4th, 2021-11:29
The endless deliberations, research, reading reviews, comparing specs, visits to the AD, discuss it on the forum etc etc. It’s all part of that unique process during which a watch comes to live and turns into one’s personal grail watch. I can’t remember o...
Interesting thought.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : May 4th, 2021-11:50
In my mind it’s the pursuit of the grail watch that keeps horological fire burning. If you attain that grail watch early on then you may be less motivated by And your passion might diminish. Alternatively, human nature Is that you always want something mo...
A few thoughts...
By: CR : May 4th, 2021-13:00
Don't think about this as an irreversible, forced-choice decision. If you buy just about any watch preowned, for a fair price, then you can always sell it without getting hurt too much (compared to buying it new) and get something else. If you're thinking...
They're all nice watches. Buy what appeals to you most.
By: quattro98 : May 4th, 2021-15:11
I don't have a Lange, but have pieces from VC and Breguet. I'm familiar with all of them. All of these are great watches, but the Lange 1, Historiques American 1921, and Breguet Tradition are very different from each other. The appearance, functions, size...
Update!!
By: JV_Zag : May 10th, 2021-19:23
Well that settles that…😍 ...