What should I choose for my 40th? Lange 1 or Grande Lange 1? Looking for Platinum and something I can rock with a polo / tee when dressing down as equally as with a shirt / blazer. Want to go stealth and prefer Plat over WG. The other alternative is the DD but that would be over budget in grey market. Thanks all!

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Regular version looks better IMO.

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Lange 1 here

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This is the move over a grand lange 1, unless u have meat hooks for arms

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Open to any other suggestions, want to be under 50k. Lange’s depreciate so will probably source a new, unworn watch from a reputed grey dealer to be within that budget with platinum

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Both are great watches, but a Lange isn’t the most versatile for dressing down. Not sure what’s already in your collection, but I’d lean more towards a watch like an AP or a Rolex Day-Date

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For Czapek, I really like the Glacier Blue and Salmon colored dials. The Polar Sky in aventurine is stunning and is a personal grail piece of mine.

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Completely diff than the ones you’re looking at, but a white gold Smurf submariner fits the polo, t-shirt, or blazer perfectly and can be found under budget

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Yes this is it, timeless, exquisite, and platinum if possible (but WG will do). 50k tops. Not a fan of Code or AP in general

I love Lange, it’s my absolute favorite brand. Have been eyeing an 1815 small seconds for a while, and am dying to see the new saxonia annual calendar in person. That said, I cant imagine any Lange as a true “daily” as you describe. Think a day date would be better suited for that personally. Sounds like you already have a collection though… so the regular Lange 1!

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Yeah regular for sure

How much do you make to afford a 50k watch?

Not a lot but been in this hobby for almost 15 years. Have a sizeable collection and will offload a few pieces for the 40th grail piece

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Love the first one. Both are pretty equally bangers though.

Lange 1, the grande seems a bit extra

Love the first one!

By DD you mean day date? you debating between WG or Plat DD?

The 118138 YG w green would have to be vintage / pre-owned as they dont make anymore. have yet to see it or try it in real life lately as I debate the purchase. maybe my next trip to tokyo!

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