Hi, I’m in the market for a new watch and I have narrowed it down to a few options. Wanted to get some thoughts on the following:
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R Rose Gold, Vacheron Constantine Patrimony Manual-Winding Rose Gold, VC Fiftysix Rose Gold, and A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatic Pink Gold.
Thanks!

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I'd check out the VC Traditionnelle as well - it's my favorite dress watch

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Thanks, I’ll take a look!

I’d look at the VC traditionelle, and the Lange Saxonia Thin.

The Saxonia auto is nice but way more expensive than the manual options. The Calatrava is nice but not a great value prop. If you’re less concerned about the extra costs, both of those are great.

I don’t love the Patrimony, and the 56 is much sportier than the others you’re looking at so feels a little like the odd one out

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Lange if you can buy at an AD

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Why 56? Of these options, ALS all the way

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Are you buying grey or AD/boutique?

The ones in the case have been demonstration models recently.

In this list, I’d disregard the VC options.
Patrimony is 42mm unless you’re talking about another model?
56 is not a fully in-house movement. Generally I wouldn’t care, but if you’re going gold dress piece, I’d favour the other two.

Patek and Lange are both excellent choices.
It’s about personal preferences: do you want the brand that everyone knows or do you prefer an option that is a bit more “in-the-know”?
I personally also think the Lange has the more interesting movement, but that’s personal. Value is probably going to favour the Lange as well, but i haven’t looked it up so I could be wrong.

Thanks for the pointer on the 56’s movement, I have a relatively big wrist so the Patrimony being a 42mm isn’t really a problem, but def leaning towards the Patek and A. Lange.

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