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I'm Thinking About a (Controversial) Trade -- Please chime-in, GO And ALS Fans!
Apr 28, 2010,07:02 AM
Hi All
I am thinking about making a rather controversial trade in the "dress watch" area of my small collection (currently 4 watches). It would involve a payment of some amount of $$ by me (as you will understand), but that's not the point of this posting. Rather, I would like to solicit your views....If you could swing it financially, but only if you included the referenced trade-in, would you....
Trade This in.....
G.O. Senator Karree Manual (Cal. 22) in 18K Gold
...for THIS?????
A Lange & Sohne - Richard F. Lange
Art, don't shoot me, but it seems I've gotten the AHL bug too...Help!!!
DB Darien
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Even if I'm a big G.O fan, I would do it.
By: amanico : April 28th, 2010-07:11
The RL is one of the nicest Chronometer I know. A kind of " Chronometre Royal " of the modern Times. The comparison would be much harder between the G.O Chronometer and the RL, though. Best, Nicolas
What Nico said.
By: ArthurSG : April 28th, 2010-08:38
For me it depends on the model and vis-a-vis these 2 models, I would do it.
Damn, db... I said it was a tough decision... :)
By: amanico : April 28th, 2010-11:22
Really tough choice, my friend. To me, both of them are very close. The Lange is a classic, a REFERENCE, for this kind of watches. But the G.O is a superb competitor, with a nice and interesting movement, both of the Lange and the G.O having their own DNA...
Tough call, DB . . .
By: Dr No : April 28th, 2010-07:52
. . . which ultimately comes down to whether the artistic merit of the Lange - and that's what I consider superlative finishing to be, namely, art - is sufficiently compelling to part with a watch that evinces an exceedingly high level of refinement both ...
I would do it.
By: mkvc : April 28th, 2010-09:11
The difference in prices means that there is probably not much difference in objective "value for the money." However, for me, the Lange is much more appealing aesthetically.
I would ...
By: Wees : April 28th, 2010-10:52
... do it in a heartbeat.
yes...
By: Hororgasm : April 28th, 2010-12:34
yes, and save up again to buy the steel version of the GO!!!
Go For the RL!
By: NJ_Mark : April 28th, 2010-12:42
Works better as a dress watch and more versatile. As nice as the GO is, I would do the trade in a second. BTW, I like both the yellow gold and rose gold RL for different reasons but either one would get my vote! Good luck.
Not controverial at all IMO
By: DSD : April 28th, 2010-14:21
The Lange is one of my all time fav. There would be no question / hesitation as far as I am concerned. It is an amazing, classic, and stunning watch. I hope to own one one day.
I am in the minority, but I prefer the GO
By: mac : April 28th, 2010-18:48
While I know the Richard Lange is a beautiful watch and impeccably finished, I think the tank style GOs are quite unique and attractive in their own right. I also like the orientation of the big date on the dial. In terms of the Lange, I have looked at th...
I think it comes down to asking yourself.....
By: 1watch : April 28th, 2010-19:29
Do you wear the GO often? If not and the attraction of obtaining a new piece is part of the fun, then that adds some merit Is it a reasonable deal... regardless if you can afford it, I personally still like a deal to feel "comfortable" for peace of mind H...
Personally, I would get the RL.
By: RJW : April 29th, 2010-03:38
This is definitely a watch I desire to acquire one day, with or without a trade in. Regards, Richard.
I would do it, IF...
By: anaesdoc : April 29th, 2010-14:20
I liked the RL more than the GO! That´s the pivotal issue IMO. The two watches - although both being golden dress watches - have very different characters, shapes and even functions (chronometer versus big date). So you should prefer one watch over t...
If the Lange had a date
By: 1440 : April 29th, 2010-15:43
I would say no - I personally think GO does a far better job of the big date. But since the RL does not have a date, I would make this change. The RL is probably the model from Lange that I like the most. As was noted, if the watch to go was the GO Chrono...
Without a moments hesitation.............
By: Topcat30093 : April 29th, 2010-16:05
I would choice the RL. Apart from the heritage of the RL I much more prefer the shape and design of the case and dial. Only one thing would make it better for me.....................Replace th Roman Numerals with Arabic or Breguet numbers.
Yes, I would do this trade
By: Timertom : April 30th, 2010-06:37
I much prefer the simple and more classic lines of the Richard Lange, which has always been my fav watch from this company. Go for it if you can.
I would also....
By: MiniCooper : May 1st, 2010-05:42
do the trade..... I respect and admire GO but between these two watches, the Lange is the winner.... please let us know what you decide.... cheers