Grand Lange 1 input please.

NGO1 · Mar 21, 2020

It’s going to be a shitty upcoming months. (Edit: I meant, shittier!!)
But luckily I’m poor and old.
On that note, any Lange 1 and Grand Lange 1 owners here? Please give me some input of how this German puppy behaves. Photos are much appreciated.

I’m cross-shopping Grand Lange 1 to Gold Daytona. I do appreciate the relatively invisibility of Lange brand vs. the “Oh Shit, is that a Gold Rolie?” But damn, that obnoxious and loud Rolli is salivating.

Widows Son · Mar 21, 2020

Two completely different watches. What's it's intended use, other than just telling the time???

Evitzee · Mar 21, 2020

If a 'Gold Rolie' is too much for you then get a white gold Daytona....very understated. For those that contend that WG is indistinguishable from SS they miss the point of it.....a gold watch feels different (heavier), has a different luster, and wears 'warmer' on the wrist. It's a personal luxury item.

NGO1 · Mar 21, 2020

Evitzee
...get a white gold Daytona....very understated.

I agreed, white gold Daytona on oysterflex it’s a beautiful color combo. But, my collection needs warmer hue...

NGO1 · Mar 21, 2020

My last few acquisitions have been masculine. boss lady requested yellow gold or rose gold case, in case she wants to dip in my watch box accessorize her outfit. A win is a win, I’m not willing to talk her into white gold. it might not end well for me.

pongster · Mar 22, 2020

I agree. Two completely different animals.

Can go understated if you pick Pt and WG

chichi · Apr 15, 2020

The Lange 1 is the definite Lange. The winding of the watch is pure joy - it's butter smooth.
The later ones have improvements such as if running down, the watch runs down and the second hand stops at the 12.
It's quite rare to run into other Lange's.

Do you have a AD or boutique you can go to?

pongster · May 25, 2020

Made your decision, OP?

chichi · May 25, 2020

It's nice that you post your lange with the 25 date...

NGO1 · May 25, 2020

P pongster
Made your decision, OP?

Killer collection P. I haven’t made my purchase yet. Waiting to see if my dealer can get me a better deal. Some steel Patek are now avail, he’ll update me when they come in.

MPWATCH · May 25, 2020

The Ceramic Rolex Daytona is far more robust and less delicate than the Lange.

jhross98 · May 25, 2020

I've owned a Lange 1 moon phase (and a Lange time zone) and neither stuck

This on the other hand...

Huge fan of the black steel ceramic Daytona as well

pongster · May 25, 2020

chichi
It's nice that you post your lange with the 25 date...

Yes sir. Was wearing it yesterday.

pongster · May 25, 2020

ngo516
Killer collection P. I haven’t made my purchase yet. Waiting to see if my dealer can get me a better deal. Some steel Patek are now avail, he’ll update me when they come in.

Good luck with the hunt sir. Hope you get what you like.

makaria indica · May 25, 2020

Its a pretty subjective question...

My personal opinion is one is gaudy.

The other is understated.

pongster · Jun 2, 2020

I have two minor beefs with the Grand Lange 1 moonphase. Not sure if rectifiied now.

But back in 2018, they updated the Lange 1 moonphase movement such that:

1. It had instantaneous date change
2. AM/PM indicator

Couldnt understand why they didnt do the same for the similar but pricier Grand version

NGO1 · Jun 2, 2020

Date advance pusher has always been with all Lange 1, no?

alikara · Jun 2, 2020

pongster · Jun 2, 2020

ngo516
Date advance pusher has always been with all Lange 1, no?

The quickset date advance pusher at 10 o'clock has always been with both Lange 1 and Grand Lange 1.

What irritates me is that the Lange 1 now does instantaneous date change on or about midnight (like most Rolex watches) while the Grand Lange 1 does not.

Though it rarely matters as i am asleep while the date changes and by the time I wake up, the date has changed.

Only irritating when I'm awake at midnight and wearing the watch. And it would not have peeved me if they did not put the instantaneous date change on the Lange 1.

Still a great looking watch. Nice to look at and nice on the wrist.

chichi · Jun 15, 2020

P pongster
I have two minor beefs with the Grand Lange 1 moonphase. Not sure if rectifiied now.

But back in 2018, they updated the Lange 1 moonphase movement such that:

1. It had instantaneous date change
2. AM/PM indicator

Couldnt understand why they didnt do the same for the similar but pricier Grand version

Because Lange is first and foremost known as movement watch company ( like Voutilainen is to dials ).
So Lange isn't going to re case a movement into another model of a watch like Patek with the 240 or FPJ with the 1300.
So the smaller Lange moonphase being built on top of the Lange One is going to get the benefits from the updated movement. And when Lange upgrades the Lange Grande One movement, then you should see the Grande Lange Moonphase also receiving the like for like benefits.