Horological Meandering

I have a hard time deciding between them. What is your preference? Thank you for viewing. fernando ...  

Both great but the Lange 1 is just so nice

Any side-by-side movement pics?

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Both are great but i choose to sold my RG traditionelle but keep Lange 1 PT. so that's my answer. I guess due to Lange 1 is more visual interesting on dial side.

and say the Vacheron. It is simply even more elegant and timeless, despite the L1 boasting its fair share of classically good aesthetics.... Overall, I'm just a VC person, as opposed to an ALS person .... Great image, cheers, Filip

VC is a total classic. ALS is a great watch. Both are winners imo

But if you prefer complications or more “filled” dials the Lange.

simply because I am "old school" .. to me it is the epitome of an elegant gentleman's watch - manual wind, time only (without of any complication) with petite second... .. the big date and PR are distractions imho

if one can have only one, it would be the VC for me - due to its „less is more“ philosophy and impeccable execution. Must confess that it is a close call, and I was very close to buying a Lange1 darth (platinum black dial) 🤔 But I guess the conclusion is ... 

sorry for the duplicate post

Nico, same here: As mentioned above, I came very close to pulling the trigger on a Pt/black … and now kind of regret now when I look back. But as I read on this site (?), collecting is choosing & learning to say no 🤨, isn’t?

Darth will defeat many more

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This should follow Gelato Monster's post.

Both are great watches. Personally, i am a sucker for simple dials - so it’s the traditionelle for me.

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Lange 1 stealth for me! Lange is classic but also different at the same time in my opinion...

I am biased as I tried to buy one a few months back (now discontinued). To me it is the epitome of class- the case shape is interesting, beautiful dauphine hands, the slate dial, the railroad markings on the minute and seconds rings. Just top class dress ... 

More versatile, and more readable! I find the Stealth harder to read as the contrast is less. Now if the Lange had blued hands…

That calls out to you the most.

VC for me. Both, dial side and back side.

They perfectly complement each other so why spoil the harmony by picking one? Best Andreas

The Vacheron is much thinner and fits discreetly under a cuff. The thinness makes it very comfortable. The Lange with date and longer power reserve is more of a daily wearer. I like having a date indication most days. I have a soft spot for VC and that wo... 

But I personally will go for the L1 because it has more personality and it’s an iconic watch. The beautiful Lange movement is also a bonus. The Traditionnelle although nice doesn’t have a strong enough identity, at least that’s how I feel.

I do like the monochromatic theme, however. It makes them look like a proper, complementary duo.

VC is undeniably lovely but Lange 1 Is a true modern Horology icon (maybe top 10 designs of all time)

It is superlative in every sense of the word.