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post Feb 27 2019, 06:18 PM

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Lange vs VC, hard choice mang...
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post May 14 2020, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 14 2020, 04:08 AM)
Uwerk is bit over complicated for me haha. I'm preferring dressier watches these days, nothing too loud. I love Lange, in fact I was going to get the Lange Saxonia and Up Down but I went with VCs in the end twice! LOL. Perhaps maybe for the third watch? My heart still yearns for the VC American 1921 but I'll wait up for its 100th Anniversary next year. I bet VC will have something special and most likely way out of my budget 'again'. I tend not to think about value when getting a VC watch or when watch shopping for Lange, it will definitely not hold but I'm not selling them so it doesn't matter really. I still have my Rolex so that's still ok.

I've been advised by VC to service complicated watch approx every 3 -4 years, and simpler movements every 5 years. I'm not too worried about servicing times but I know it's pretty quick as my boutique has a VC watchmaker on site. She's really good and knows what she's doing. If you're ever in London, do drop by their boutique and the team is fantastic to their clients. Over this lockdown, they sent me a surprise gift to say 'hi and keeping safe. Mighty nice to them to do so.

The GP 1945 is nice! Shame that GP is underappreciated as they have some nice pieces. Unfortunately, my wrist is pretty small so my choices are quite limited hence I preferred dressier watches. I can't even pull off the Overseas 3, it does well a little bit too big for me.
Do share your MB collection, would love to see a nice collection of pens. I use a wacom pen more these days lol.
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I'd jump on the Lange over VC, though I'm not a fan of their newer sports pieces.

You can also look into FP Journe.
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post May 15 2020, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 15 2020, 05:18 PM)

Ha fair enough. I did try the Odysseus and it's not too bad on the wrist but I still don't like the bracelet. I do find Lange's design a bit more utilitarian, perhaps that's why I'm more swayed towards VC. Journe's are lovely I agree! I wish they have a boutique here.

In fact i was going to get this Saxonia boutique edition but it was sold when i was going to purchase it.

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Well, thats how you know they are German tongue.gif

Eh, I think you're based in UK right? IIRC there are some retailers carrying Journe's ma...
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post Jun 13 2020, 10:13 PM

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QUOTE(toffeeman @ May 24 2020, 08:53 PM)
VC watches always look beautiful in picture and in 'person'. The finishing is top class.

Lange is great and value for money. But brand power still lack that of VC for now.
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I disagree.

Your common folk won't know what is VC.

Those that know VC would likely know Lange as well. Lange's recent auction pieces is a good indication that they are on the rise.
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post Mar 20 2022, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(GSCboy @ Mar 18 2022, 03:29 PM)
Bump sikit, is SwissWatchGallery the only AD that carry VC ? Planning to get a Oversea Dual Time, is it hard to get like Rolex ?
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Nope, Cortina carries them as well. I can hook you up with my dealer if you want.

At the moment, I think the SS models are pretty much sold out, might be a waiting period.

But it's not as bad as Rolex la.

 

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