Spencer Karrington
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Right!!!
Jul 19, 2021,18:36 PM
I especially feel that the metropolis is an extremely underrated watch. Two really great watches that def need more love!
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My mind is melting
By: afaleh : July 14th, 2021-07:44
Man this is going to be a long post. Where do I start? I guess I should give you gents a brief on the Lange issue I posted about previously, so I had bought many Langes from an AD in Bahrain, when the Odysseus was announced and I was ready to put down the...
It seems that your preference goes for the Lange. But, price apart, I would go for the Vacheron, in your case, the size being a big issue for you. And what a beast!
By: amanico : July 14th, 2021-08:12
To go further in my thoughts, the Patek is the reference, here, in terms of world time watches. But I prefer the smaller 5110, or the enamel version, the 5131. Now, the Vacheron is just exquisite. A bit big in my opinion, for such an exquisite watch, but ...
Thank you for the insight
By: afaleh : July 14th, 2021-09:26
I fully agree, the Vacheron is the finest of the three by some margin. It would be a step up in my collection and unchartered territory for me. Is it worth the (Lange 1 or Patek WT) PLUS an Odysseus and an Offshore 43 to me? It just might be. It certainly...
I see
By: afaleh : July 15th, 2021-06:20
I was not aware of the naming conventions. Thanks for that piece of info š
Pleasure.
By: amanico : July 15th, 2021-06:32
No brainer
By: xxn : July 14th, 2021-09:23
WT is PATEK
Buy the Lange TZ
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : July 14th, 2021-09:27
Then go for an Overseas Chrono instead of the Off shore. You might even save something to gift your wife, you'll get the excuse of a super deal you couldn't say no and you did for her!š¤©š¤©š¤©
Agreedā¦
By: Esharp : July 14th, 2021-10:01
Re the problems of city names. I keep harping on about this but why donāt the manufactures let us customise just the city ring??? I would let the VC go in favour of the Lange or Patek. This stuff is emotive - best to leave the offending city name for some...
Agreed!
By: blau : July 14th, 2021-10:32
The city names SHOULD be a joy. Last year, when travel of any kind was not happening, I took a lot of pleasure in using my 5110 to travel for me--I'd set it to Paris one day, Tokyo the next, Mexico the third. There are city choices on mine that disappoint...
Esharp and Blau, you guys get me
By: afaleh : July 14th, 2021-11:02
This whole hobby is an emotional one, and if one is to add a WT to their collection it should relate to them and any sense of national pride or association. Being able to customize the city ring is a wonderful idea! Now that you mention it it seems elemen...
I actually recommend that you do exactly that.
By: blau : July 14th, 2021-11:43
I sometimes have used the 'flip a coin' method, not to decide, but to figure out where my heart really lies. "Heads, VC. Tails, Lange." Flip. It comes up tails. You feel relieved: means you really want the Lange more. You feel annoyed: means you really wa...
I would go Lange
By: MiguelFlash : July 14th, 2021-12:41
I had the Overseas World Time and found the dial to be too busy. The Lange is beautiful. ...
VC 1000%
By: Gelato Monster : July 14th, 2021-12:50
Lange...
By: mdg : July 14th, 2021-14:33
...the finishing is beyond reproach and the big date is not only iconic but very useful day-to-day. Now what are you going to buy after this one? : )
Its a great (and lucky) dilemma to be facing
By: walidk : July 14th, 2021-15:55
In the past, VC used to accommodate requests to change city rings (at least they advertised it when they first launched this piece as a way to keep up with changes in geo-politics; after all timezones in a number of countries are politically set). So what...
Has been done already by
By: wover : July 14th, 2021-20:54
Vogard. They made custom rings for some 500 Euro. Has to be said that those rings are outside the crystal and can be easily diy mounted (The picture show a standard ring - but cool if you're in Apia) ...
Thank you all for your insight
By: afaleh : July 14th, 2021-19:00
I was pretty much useless today, I ended doing nothing but read about the three pieces and contemplate what would work for me best. The more I learned the harder the decision became. At the end it wasnāt the city naming that directed my decision but the c...
I confess
By: Weems@8 : July 14th, 2021-19:30
I see a lot WTās coming bye in this thread. Not only the WTās, as a high horology luxury watch brand Vacheron Constantin does it for me. Or the small exclusive independents. Patek and Lange, i think i mus see them in flesh to get a better look. On picture...
A great but difficult position to be!
By: Spencer Karrington : July 15th, 2021-20:37
I would pick the VC but I do get what you mean by the addition of that one city. Have you looked at some other brands? Like Bovet, breguet, debethune ulysses nardin, audemar piguet, arnold and son, anderson geneve, ming, glashuette original, daniel roth a...
Right!!!
By: Spencer Karrington : July 19th, 2021-18:36
I especially feel that the metropolis is an extremely underrated watch. Two really great watches that def need more love!
+1
By: Spencer Karrington : July 21st, 2021-21:40
Oh wow
By: afaleh : July 16th, 2021-13:06
Thank you fir those pictures! The Astronomical from UN is unbelievable! That is going on my must have list! Thanks again for the post
The UN is really spectacular!
By: Spencer Karrington : July 19th, 2021-18:37
They make some really cool stuff and even though they are part of a bigger brand, still feel that they try to keep up their independent spirit!
That looks awesome!
By: afaleh : July 16th, 2021-16:19
I love that bracelet! Congrats on owning an amazing piece
Afaleh, if youāre still up at this hourā¦.
By: mrds : July 22nd, 2021-10:20
Based on how you describe your tastes, Iād rule out the 5130 (which I adore) due to its size. Between the VC and the Lange, let your heart decide. Reading you, I think you already did. Which one makes you sing the most, imagining it on your wrist? I donāt...