Seeking advice!
For my next acquisition I am considering the following 2 pieces; budget is circa 30k$. Looking at after market choices for either one. 1. Patek 5196p 2. Lange 1 “Darth” platinum Both are platinum pieces; love the dial of 5196p; Lange 1 is not too shabby e...
5196p - Le classique...
Nothing wrong with the Darth but 5196P dial is hard to beat imho Best, Mahesh.,
Haven't owned either, but I'd pick the Lange in this case
The solid case back on the 5196P is a bit of a deal breaker for me since at this level the movement finishing is a lot of what you're paying for and I'd want to be able to see it. However, this would be less of an issue if you already own an ALS or PP. Am...
No doubt I'd pick the Darth...
... as I am not sure I'd appreciate the Breguet numerals and sector dial of the 5196P long term and on top there is the small movement. Moreover I have the platinum Calatrava base covered to some extent with a 3998P whereas I have never had a Lange. If I ...
If it was me....
Darth any day! It is an exceptional piece... 5196P is spectacular as well but the Darth has the force if you ask me!
The Lange, for sure!
It has a extraordinary movement, and the dial design is really outstanding. First I would buy the Lange and then the 5196P...
If it were me...
and in fact it WAS me, I would go with the 5196P. Several considerations here: 1. The 5196P has a “wow this is really nice” factor that must be experienced on the wrist to be understood. (I discovered this for the first time two days ago, so I’m a recent ...
