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The VC

 

Great options, by the way.  I have been thinking hard about the 1921 as well as the ALS Zeitzone for a long time, and would happily own either.  The only reasons that I don't are that the ratio of width to depth on the Lange makes it sit a little oddly on my wrist, and as for the 1921 I keep asking myself whether I really need another (gorgeous) three-hand dress watch given my existing selection.

I do love the Zeitzone, but then again I am (gasp) 56 years old, not 19.  Lots of time for you to get into those "fussier" sorts of pieces later -- I agree with Andrew and others who are supporting the slightly edgy look of the 1921.  You are young enough to carry it off (for the record, since I wear my Antiqua regularly, including for business, I think that I am still young enough as well!).

Welcome!

Best,

Gary G

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Advice for a young collector?

 
By: Enriguf : January 31st, 2012-02:37
Hello Purists! I'm quite new to this forum and only joined about a little over a month ago and have been more of a lurker until now. I'm a young collector at 19, but I have had a love affair with horology ever since I was a young teenager. I have a pretty... 

I say go for the Vacheron

 
By: cazalea : January 31st, 2012-03:39
The TimeZone is too much watch and the RM is too obviously high-tech. I think the traditional style but the wacky diagonality (why not coin a phrase?) of the VC will stun anyone who sees you wearing it. Rarity should not be an issue - you've got time on y... 

Just a thought...

 
By: pplater : January 31st, 2012-04:53
Keep the AP, sell the other existing pieces and then buy the RM and the VC or the RM and the ALS (depending on the balance of funds available). Cheers, pplater.

Go for the Lange

 
By: E.S : January 31st, 2012-06:02
you will be happy with its quality, finishing and lange style, I would say for such a young age, you need time to appreciate the VC especially 1921, cheers, ES

First of all, let me congratulate you for your eclectic taste in watches.

 
By: amanico : January 31st, 2012-07:52
At 20, it is not bad at all! I think a Vacheron 1921 would be the right addition in your collection. But I am not you, and the watch has to please you. Why not some other tracks? U.N Sonata, Lange Richard Lange, JLC Duometre ( à Chronographe or Quant... 

Definitely the Lange

 
By: BluNotte : January 31st, 2012-17:00
You wont regret this one for sure! Welcome here, and enjoy your time with us! Glad to see someone at such a young age contemplating some serious pieces! More folks should be like you! Tschuss Stephen

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement

 
By: Enriguf : January 31st, 2012-20:30
I appreciate all of your efforts to make me feel welcome, as well as all of your highly regarded opinions

Great choices so far ...

 
By: AndrewD : February 1st, 2012-13:46
As with everyone else, let me welcome you to PuristS, even if you have been lurking for a while (most of us did that). Wonderful to see you putting so much thought into your collection. I understand that you want to extend yourself into new areas, but I t... 

The VC

 
By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:24
Great options, by the way. I have been thinking hard about the 1921 as well as the ALS Zeitzone for a long time, and would happily own either. The only reasons that I don't are that the ratio of width to depth on the Lange makes it sit a little oddly on m... 

No love for the RM?

 
By: Enriguf : February 1st, 2012-21:19
I just noticed that everyone suggests I either pursue the VC or the Lange, and not the RM! I woulda thought that because of my age, more people would have leant towards the piece; being the most contemporary designed in the bunch... guess I was wrong! Tha... 

go for the lange, here's why:

 
By: xsw : February 1st, 2012-21:27
Sounds like you already want the lange, but just afraid you couldn't pull it off cuz of ur... age? I'm about 20, I never worry if a dress watch is unsuitable for my age. Just go for it. 1 thing I learnt is everyone subconciously picks smtg that is suitabl...