Patek Philippe

Anybody care to comment on the Richard Lange Pour Le Merite 260.032 limited edition in Platinum and Rose Gold vs the Patek Philippe Ref# 5100 Ten Day Watch 2000 Year and the Patek World Time Watch 5131G?

I would guess the Richard Lange Pour Le Merite is the most complicated to make of the three watch models mentioned given the fact that the Richard Lange Pour Le Merite has the Fussee and Chain movement on the watch.

Any coments?  I know Lange is mentioned here on this site from time to time. Personally I think both Patek and Lange are the 2 best watch companies in the world.

 

This message has been edited by Dje on 2009-04-12 07:05:51

You can't compare such different watches...

What do you really want to know?

Best.

Nicolas

Certainly it is true that the World Time Watches and the Ten Day Watches of Patek Philippe are simple watches to make.  After all they made 3,000 ten day watches, and probably could have made even more of them.  I would guess they have made double to triple the amount in all the world time watches since 2000.  Most likely anything 5970 and above with Patek Philippe  is much more dificult to make, as I have stated in the past.

 - "which PP model or brand is more complicated to make"
 - "how many were made"
 - "the whole AD system is rotten all most ADs out there just want to steal your money".

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but if you do not mind:
"What is it exactly that makes you interested in Patek watches and which ones are part of your collection?"

.......and to comment on your original question about Lange and 5100/5131: "apples vs. oranges from more aspects than one."

.......and PLEASE (if you wish to respond at all)......do not send me any PM's again to debate or comment on my
posts or comments within the threads in which you participate in. That's what the forum is for. Thank you.
This message has been edited by WatchFan1 on 2009-04-11 22:22:26

Parkavenue, i think you are trying to coerce some of the members into 'which watch is more valuable'. I think you are just out here asking questions for your own intersts or trying to make the public think this watch is more valuable than the other.

You even said 'Certainly it is true that the World Time Watches and the Ten Day Watches of Patek Philippe are simple watches to make.  After all they made 3,000 ten day watches, and probably could have made even more of them'.

It seems like you are forgetting about the movement of the watch, the size of the company and the many other factors which results in the production. How can one person simply comment like how you did. If patek has the ability to employ BETTER SKILLED watchmakers and in LARGER QUANTITIES, how can you something that? Is it a CRIME TO BE GOOD AT SOMETHING? Maybe we can even say Lange watchmakers are inefficient and lazy slobs who can't get something done right the 1st time around. (i do not meant that in real life, and sorry to the watchmakersof lange, you guys are awsome too!). Again, this is like a comparison between APPLES AND ORANGES.

I don't care if a 5131 is easier to make. It would be useful for a person who have to travel around the world, or have associates around the world! Who cares if it's more difficult to make? IF YOU WANT TO ASK SUCH A QUESTION, might as well put it as patek 5131 agains a lang timezone. You can compare the movement and details. That would be such a better way to compare!

What kind of talk is it to just comment something like that. We migh as well ask about a patek sky-moon tourbullion against a lange 1. For all you know, 5970 movement could be the easiest as they buy it from Lemina,  which they case it or tweak it slightly (might be wrong here), compared to a calatrava which they do u from scratch?! Isn't that the best way to satisfy you in terms of 'difficult to make'?!

You should seriously think before you ask such questions.

Thank you all for your support!:

Cheers

Dje