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Follow your heart
For what it is worth, I am exclusively a Patek and Lange collector so appreciate both brands immensely for different reasons. I will try to be as unbiased as I can be...
The 5980 is a beautiful timepiece that will prove to be a good investment if bought at a reasonable price. No doubt it is more sporty and easier to wear than the Lange, it works with a suit or jeans and a shirt. The decision is subjective and must be dependent on how often you will wear it and what matches your personality best.
The Datograph is under appreciated in my opinion, the flyback mechanism is one that watchmakers admire and collectors in the know respect immensely. I'm of the opinion that the first generation Datograph will one day be worth much more than it is currently. Lange has a long way to go to match the PR and marketing might of Patek, so most will tell you to go with Patek, but if you believe in uncompromising quality, there should be no doubt that the Datograph is one of the most beautiful chronographs ever made.
5980 vs 5990
By: illufa : June 13th, 2017-07:53
Dear purists, I am currently thinking of acquiring a new watch. I am considering a Lange (Datograph Up/Down) or a Patek (5980/5990). My question is if the Patek, would you guys recommend the 5980 or 5990? Thoughts on the Pateks will be much appreciated. T...
Toss up based on lifestyle
By: 5980 : June 13th, 2017-09:26
I own and wear both often. 5990 on the wrist for travel and 5980 for most other leisure time. I don't wear ether for dress, though I believe either could suit the purpose. My 5980/1A is a first-run reference (with Geneva seal, etc), therefore blue, and wi...
That's a nice project
By: Mark in Paris : June 13th, 2017-14:56
I'm a fan of the Nautilus line-up and the 5990 is a reference I like for its dial color and decoration and the complication (made a clever way) for people who need it. However, I have a slight preference for the 5980 but this is just for subjective reason...
I have a similar dilemma...
By: Ba Ba : June 13th, 2017-19:14
Between 5990 and first Generation Dato and I decided to wait for awhile. I like both for certain reasons and in the end I still cannot make up my mind... I personally prefer the original Dato than the up/down version because of proportion, aesthetic and b...
Follow your heart
By: Langeholic : June 19th, 2017-19:21
For what it is worth, I am exclusively a Patek and Lange collector so appreciate both brands immensely for different reasons. I will try to be as unbiased as I can be... The 5980 is a beautiful timepiece that will prove to be a good investment if bought a...
Tough choice
By: illufa : July 2nd, 2017-23:44
Hi Langeholic, I too am a Patek and Lange lover. My first "expensive" watch that I lusted after was the Lange 1 that I got in 2003 and still keeps. I had a Datograph before and love the movement. Its hard deciding between the two as both have their merits...
Neither PP nor Lange
By: illufa : July 30th, 2017-03:38
Dear all, Thank you for giving thoughts on my previous dilemma. I finally pulled the trigger on a Richard Mille RM30 instead. Yes, its way off the original choices but life does throw a curve ball now and then. Didn't know I missed my carbon RM that much....
