I am very lucky to own two Lange watches. These guys are on a different level. The finishing we all know is faultless, but also the accuracy. Both watches are around 1 second out a week!!!
Great video Federico! I tried on an 1815 chronograph in a London jewellers, it went straight to the top of my grail list. The finishing was unbelievable, on a level like nothing else I've ever seen.
I have a Patek and an A. Lange. Both are great; I would never throw shade at either expert watchmakers. But if I had to choose, I would choose the A. Lange. There is just that little unidentifiable something about them. Perhaps it is because they just make less and you see less of them. But whatever it is, the A. Lange makes my heart skip a beat. Can you say that about another watchmaker today?
I almost Pulled the trigger on a Saxonia for £8500 in White Gold. However i prefer the Rose gold. Since Rolex are messing people around so much and getting one is so tough, together with seeing how much better a Grand Seiko is i've moved away from Patek/rolex to Lange/Grand Seiko
I agree with you Federico. People commonly think Patek makes the "best" watches, but purely from mechanics / finishing point of view, I reckon Lange tops Patek. As much as I love Patek, I think the modern Patek watches are 70% fluff (clever marketing and quantity control) and 30% substance.
I'll preface this by saying I prefer Lange myself BUT....I think you're wrong. There are a variety of ways you measure greatness. From a technical stand point, Patek's watches are thinner and smaller diameter for the same "amount" of complications which means they nearly always wear better. This is especially apparent in the difference in grand complications. Patek's movements have fewer parts which also means that they're easier to service. Patek also does more complicated stuff more frequently. Lange got into minute repeaters and sonneries in the past decade which is significant because these are the most complex mechanisms in existence. Patek has an entire line of minute repeaters and the like from many decades ago. In fact, their minute repeaters are considered the gold standard by pretty much every expert, outshining even the likes of JLC. Beyond this, things like the instant time change mechanisms were done by Patek before as well and they are standard fair for their high end pieces. Patek also dabbles more grand complications and has many more technically complex wrist watches than Lange, which has only one. The Henry Grave's supercomplication pocketwatch was a feat of mechanical microengineering made almost a century ago that still is considered among the most complicated watches in the world. SO the 70% fluff thing is hardly a fair assessment. You don't get to be king by being a slouch...unless you're Rolex of course.
My V.Constantin Small Patrimony ,gold , caliber 1400 , is LATE 4/5 MINUTES / week !!!!! bought NEW for 9000+ Euro !!!! so much for ,,in house " caliber !!! My ,, dirty work watch " ORIS big crown 12 years old , Caliber ETA , is ,,late " ,perhaps 1.5 minutes for 14 days !!!!
@@dacomaniac Rolex is just marketing....90% of rolex owners dont even know what is tge movement of their watch Mechanical vs mechanics 1851 chronograph will shit on any daytona
i've got a Rolex, JLC Reverso, Breitling Navitimer, and my grail Patek 5960 rose gold chrono. Fred, I just drool for a Lange, but can't afford one yet. A few years of saving and extra work. The Lange 1 grand moon phase, platinum....awesome! Lange are so well made and engineered. What do you think about Nomos? I'm very impressed with them as well.
In my opinion Lange is miles ahead of Patek as far as genuine watchmaking goes. I'd pick up a Lange over a Patek or AP or Vacheron any day! My grail is the stunning Datograph Perpetual with the grey dial!
I own a Lange 1 moonphase platinum. I blieve that this is the best watch money can buy. I also own a Rolex GMT Master pepsi 2018. But this Lange is much above the Rolex and you believe that you can literally feel it every time you wear one of the two........
I agree with you. A Lange and Shone is far superior than the patek because when I saw its internal parts finishing the thickness of the watch far exceeds the patek
I am only now getting increasingly educated about mechanical watches, and own a nice 'beginner's' watch with two simple date complications. I have looked now at a LOT of the incredibly expensive watches, and I agree with you. I Love Lange & Sohne. They are beautiful.
Please make videos like this from different manufacturers. People want to know about them in more detail especially from someone that knows inside stuff etc.
Well, i adore ALS watches. 1815 chronograph boutique edition is my dream watch and if once i could afford a watch from this price range i would definitely go lange. But i admit the king of watch making is Patek Philippe. If u compare brands from different aspects like heritage, finishing level, history, tradition, exclusivity, reliability, prestige it shows that the top of luxury watches is patek. But i find A. Lange und Söhne and Jaeger Lecoultre watches more appealing according to my taste. Btw good video.
Awesome video - very informative as usual! Will never own one - clearly above my level of affordability but I endlessly respect them for not getting into diver/sports watch market - they truly represent sophistication. Will always favor by far neat complications and movement work over "iconic" looks with total lack of complications of other brands we all know. How can we not respect the company that represents what horology and watchmaking really means in its essence. A Lange & Sohne is the hell of the brand!
Agree with your appreciation and ranking of “A Lange & Soehne” as being the best in class watchmaker. FP Journe is in a class of its own. I will not throw shade on PF, just not my cup of tea.
Apart from a Chronometre Bleu by FP Journe, a Lange chronograph has always been my grail watch. An 1815 chronograph, a Datograph Up-Down or a Double Split would make me very happy indeed!
At the moment they are number one, just they need some more time to take the real position in the luxury market, despite that im a VC fan, i have spent more on Lange timepieces. they are simply perfect, cant find any thing but perfection in these watches. just look at them and you realize how much care and time has been spent on them, and this is how to make a luxury watch.
I watched an interview here on youtube with Phillippe Dufor and he names the Datograph as the best chronograph in the world and shows his personal one off.
Based on some Chinese seller They think that langue is the most handcrafted and realizable watch And they think, PP only do better job on high level, but langue always do best
Nice video as always, "toujours faire mieux que nécessaire" means exactly "always do better than necessary", "always =toujours ", " everyday = tous les jours ", your French is excused lol, thankyou for your videos and sharing your knowledge in horology with us.
On the datograph pink gold or platinum, I’ve join the waiting list on the pink gold , but still thinking about the platinum, which is the best one to hold its value , as I don’t mind spending a big chunk of money but want it in something that won’t drop like a stone
Lange is much higher then Patek. I found out some ugly things about Patek at Watch Week in Dubai from somebody who worked for them and since then hmm.. it's not on my list anymore. Lange is the best and many watchmakers are saying this, not only me. Great video and awesome topic Frederico. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
Regarding A Lange & Söhne, it is quite subjective whether one considers them as "the best luxury watch brand", having said that quite agree that watches produced them are absolutely gorgeous and the movement quite sturdy compared to Patek and others. We already had our heart set on Lange 1815, you just gave us another nudge towards Lange. On a personal note - love your videos. You have such an endearing personality. Keep making these videos.
Dear Federico, you are 100% right, Lange & Söhne are most probably the best watches in terms of decoration of the movement, high quality etc, apart of course some independent watch makers such as GF, F.P. Journe and others. But one has to keep in mind that GF entry level in steel is > 100 000 $, while L&S entry level is around 20 000 $ brand new in gold. This accounts also...Again Big congrats for your very interesting and educating reviews.
Vacheron Constantine used to be considered the #1 watchmaker back in the day and it's considerably older than Patek Philippe. Vacheron was founded in the late 1700's and it was popular with Royalty and the Aristocrats of the late Renaissance and Imperial era. I would say they have an 'old money' vibe to them in the sense that anyone who is Nouveau Riche will more likely buy a Patek or Rolex, whereas people with a history of wealth in their family will either be handed down a Vacheron Constantine or choose to go with it because their father or grandfather owned one. Also, Pateks designs are more conservative due to the protestant movement going on during their founding; Vacheron has a more French extravagance kind of style.
Audemars Piguet was always a high end brand from it's beginnings in the late 1800's though it struggled to keep up until the early 1970's when Gentra designed the Royal Oak for them. It was the first true luxury steel sports watch. It took off and has since become one of the most iconic watches of all time; that single model is what kept Audemars alive and it's been an influence on the Patek Philipe Nautilus and Vacheron Constantine Overseas.
Great and highly informative video... I visited the local boutique when it was first opened and was more than impressed with the fine quality and immense attention to detail. Love those blue screws! Lange is certainly first rate, and to a watch enthusiast that is more than inspiring.
Informative video with great insights. I recently was able to try on both, one Patek and one A. Lange Söhne and I must say that you can feel the slightly higher quality of the Lange Söhne. You can be feel the heft and see the impressive finishing details on the Lange Söhne is slightly better and somewhat more affordable than the Pateks. I'm glad this brand is getting the recognition it deserves. Keep up the great work Federico. Your work is much appreciated.
I know it's the entry collection, but I absolutely love the Saxonia line. I'm a babby watch collector (the "crown" of my small collection is a Nomos Tangente), but my grail piece is the base rose gold Saxonia. Classic, totally elegant, with an insane movement and unreal decoration.
I respect and like A. Lange & Söhne a lot. Especially their movement decoration. I however feel about them the same i feel about a lot of Pateks. I personally wouldn't let a dress watch be my ultimate grail watch. If A. Lange & Söhne decided to make a sports watch that would possibly be a strong competitor to the Nautilus. Great video as always! Keep it up!
I have a VC American 1921 as my everyday watch and I must say that being a casual dresser I sometimes wonder if I shouldn't have gone for a Chronomètre Bleu instead (it was hard to decide back then).
Really enjoy your reviews. Such a refreshing take on horology, your're incisive without being pompous. You're able relate on all levels of Watch tiers, which is unusual. Most vloggers can only deal brands that the're familiar with, not to mention a certain Australian fella.
Hi Federico, I have my Grand Date Langematic coming in tomorrow 40.5 mm black dial, thanks for your review, Lange is a better Watch, the movement is breathtaking
This video is so on point, A Lange is the pinnacle of Luxury watches with an amazing show room, and ultra passionate sales staff. Get A Lange 1 or die trying. Nice video Federico!
As a watch lover and a German guy I can clearly say that A. Lange & Söhne has a clear commitment towards their watches. Every piece is just perfect. My own Lange 1.... soon....
Any A. Lange & Sohne is my Grail watch. I am a new subscriber and love the channel. Please keep up the excellent work. Particularly give the Germans more of a look. I have a Sinn 104, and a Laco Saarbrucken. What do you think of Glashutte Original?
Best watches on the market if you want to ooze timeless class, craftsmanship, and 'singing' sophistication. These watches perform like a symphonic orchestra or sing like Maria Callas/ Leontyne Price, while most of the other brands shout like EDM X-factor drop outs. If this watch was a car, I'd compare it with a vintage Rolls-Royce or a bespoke (vintage) Mercedes, where everything is still positively analogue and refined in execution. The 'German Heft' is deliberate and comes with the premium materials.
Amazing video - you and I have the same taste I believe Federico. For all those wanting more Lange information, they have a UA-cam channel with AMAZING footage of their complications and finishing techniques!
I agree Lange and Sohne is one of my grail watches for sure, but I was disturbed after hearing your dislike for another brand that I hope to own one day, and that is Vacheron Constantin. I really love their Patrmony Comtemperaine in yellow gold.
Federico, really appreciate your videos. Great knowledge and insights. To that point, I am looking at dress watches and would love A Lange & Soehne, but Glashutte and Zenith seem also good affordable second choices. Really attracted to the movement aspects of the watch. Is el Primero enough to put Zenith in the same category as Glashutte? If you would enjoy a comparison between the three brands - especially the dress watches - it would be really great to hear your opinion. Of course, one day I might be able to afford the A Lange & Soehne :) and then the choice would be clear. Kind regards!
This is one of the few channels where I watch each video, and if I am too early, come back again later so I can read more replies. It's great to have excellent episodes with a community of subscribers that add quality comments!
Would absolutely get a Lange over a Patek, and a "entry level" Patek (sub $20k) over anything else in not only that process range, but also a Calatrava, which is the gold standard in my opinion.
You might find that a Lange 1815 might stick all the boxes that a Calatrava does. I would like a hand wound Calsyrava, but I'm disappointed that they 215PS is still being used. This is a small movement compared to even a 38mm case.
Dear Frederico, for People who have the cash, there is only Lange and Patek Philippe according to Quality and inreasing value They have the Knowledge, history starting with pocket watches and everything. Second is Vacheron, JLC and AP, maybe IWC with the older models. What is interesting, is the fact to find the right models in the brand and here I love your choice very often. Thanks for that !
I agree. I have for a long time now considered Lange and Sohn the best timepieces. I have an IWC and because the UK is not far from Switzerland I have been to their factory a few times. Some IWC watchmakers also think Lange and Sohn timepieces are the world's best. I wish I could afford to buy one. A Lange One would suit me fine
I find it amazing that I got a second hand WG Richard Lange (in mint condition) 3 years ago for less than half the price of the present day Panda Daytona. It’s beautiful and a keeper so I don’t mind it trading at a big discount from the MSRP.
The Lange 2015/16 catalogue which I have next to my desk is another example of their "toujours faire mieux que nécessaire" style of thinking. An almost inch thick book full of the most beautiful photos of watches. Heaven knows how much it cost them to send it from Germany to my house. Though I do dream of repaying them with a purchase one day.... Thanks for the video Federico, take care.
Very good points. If Lange haven't stopped its operations and was Swiss would be definitively part of the holy trinity.. However, who cares after all? LOL
Great video Federico. I really enjoy watching it. My personal opinion is that A. Lange & Söhne is world no. 1 luxury watch brand in this moment. Looking from the watch design perspective, I think that it can be say that we are currently living in the A. Lange & Söhne period. In a same way as first two decades of the 20th century are marked by Cartier’s design and period of 1970's and 1980's with designs of Gérald Genta, the period of first two decades of this century is marked with A. Lange & Söhne creations. All their timepieces are perfect in almost every way. Datograph Up & Down presented in your video, 1815 collection with spectacular GRAND COMPLICATION or my favorite ZEITWERK.... there are no pictures that can describe them well enough. Only when you see them in real live and when you take them in your hands, you can realize how special they are. They are truly “…better than necessary” in every way. Consequentially, their prices are also special: ZEITWERK around 70.000 EUR, Datograph Up and Down from your video is over 80.000 EUR. Some models from Saxonia and 1815 collections are between 20 and 50 thousands EUR what makes them, let’s say “more affordable”. But then there is the Grand Complication from 1815 collection made in limited collection of only 6 pieces, each of them priced between 1.9 and 2.1 million EUR!. I’m not sure that all 6 of them are even made yet, since almost 2 years of handwork is needed for production of one of those watches. I doubt that I’ll will ever have chance to own one of them, but from time to time I enjoy watching them in shops and fairs in the same way as I enjoy other fine art. But who knows…maybe one day ….
Wow, I had no idea! I would love to see the A. Lange & Sohne movement up close. I actually, for me, the watch design and style is like 10%. I'm a huge movement fan. For me that's where the real wonder is. They're movements, what I can see of them, is just amazing. Thank you for the exposure.
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I would get a Lange before a Patek. Ultra luxury and attention to detail at a lower price point. Great video.
As a watch repairer of 53 years in my experience Lange are superior quality than
Patek or Vacheron. John Anderson
Hastings uk
If you know names, you buy a Rolex/Patek, if you know watches, you buy A. Lange & Söhne
I am very lucky to own two Lange watches. These guys are on a different level. The finishing we all know is faultless, but also the accuracy. Both watches are around 1 second out a week!!!
Putin wears that shit so you know it's legit!
You nailed it Frederico! I personally like the Lange 1 Time Zone...beautifully done.
Great video Federico! I tried on an 1815 chronograph in a London jewellers, it went straight to the top of my grail list. The finishing was unbelievable, on a level like nothing else I've ever seen.
they are almost impossible to beat...
I have a Patek and an A. Lange. Both are great; I would never throw shade at either expert watchmakers. But if I had to choose, I would choose the A. Lange. There is just that little unidentifiable something about them. Perhaps it is because they just make less and you see less of them. But whatever it is, the A. Lange makes my heart skip a beat. Can you say that about another watchmaker today?
for me an A.Lange watch is like a Pateck watch for people with good taste
This is the kind of videos I like, great great information and well approached... Awesome video, man. Keep it up!!!
Thank you Gerson... I am glad you enjoyed it my man.
I almost Pulled the trigger on a Saxonia for £8500 in White Gold. However i prefer the Rose gold. Since Rolex are messing people around so much and getting one is so tough, together with seeing how much better a Grand Seiko is i've moved away from Patek/rolex to Lange/Grand Seiko
I agree with you Federico. People commonly think Patek makes the "best" watches, but purely from mechanics / finishing point of view, I reckon Lange tops Patek. As much as I love Patek, I think the modern Patek watches are 70% fluff (clever marketing and quantity control) and 30% substance.
lange tops patek.......mmmmmmmmmmmm im not sure but the datograph certanly tops patek
I'll preface this by saying I prefer Lange myself BUT....I think you're wrong.
There are a variety of ways you measure greatness. From a technical stand point, Patek's watches are thinner and smaller diameter for the same "amount" of complications which means they nearly always wear better. This is especially apparent in the difference in grand complications. Patek's movements have fewer parts which also means that they're easier to service. Patek also does more complicated stuff more frequently. Lange got into minute repeaters and sonneries in the past decade which is significant because these are the most complex mechanisms in existence. Patek has an entire line of minute repeaters and the like from many decades ago. In fact, their minute repeaters are considered the gold standard by pretty much every expert, outshining even the likes of JLC. Beyond this, things like the instant time change mechanisms were done by Patek before as well and they are standard fair for their high end pieces. Patek also dabbles more grand complications and has many more technically complex wrist watches than Lange, which has only one. The Henry Grave's supercomplication pocketwatch was a feat of mechanical microengineering made almost a century ago that still is considered among the most complicated watches in the world.
SO the 70% fluff thing is hardly a fair assessment. You don't get to be king by being a slouch...unless you're Rolex of course.
My V.Constantin Small Patrimony ,gold , caliber 1400 , is LATE 4/5 MINUTES / week !!!!! bought NEW for 9000+ Euro !!!! so much for ,,in house " caliber !!! My ,, dirty work watch " ORIS big crown 12 years old , Caliber ETA , is ,,late " ,perhaps 1.5 minutes for 14 days !!!!
@@dacomaniac
Rolex is just marketing....90% of rolex owners dont even know what is tge movement of their watch
Mechanical vs mechanics
1851 chronograph will shit on any daytona
i've got a Rolex, JLC Reverso, Breitling Navitimer, and my grail Patek 5960 rose gold chrono. Fred, I just drool for a Lange, but can't afford one yet. A few years of saving and extra work. The Lange 1 grand moon phase, platinum....awesome! Lange are so well made and engineered. What do you think about Nomos? I'm very impressed with them as well.
In my opinion Lange is miles ahead of Patek as far as genuine watchmaking goes. I'd pick up a Lange over a Patek or AP or Vacheron any day! My grail is the stunning Datograph Perpetual with the grey dial!
Nicely done, Federico. I come for the watch porn but stay for the education. Much appreciated!
Thank you Arthur, glad you go something out of it...
I own a Lange 1 moonphase platinum. I blieve that this is the best watch money can buy. I also own a Rolex GMT Master pepsi 2018. But this Lange is much above the Rolex and you believe that you can literally feel it every time you wear one of the two........
I agree with you. A Lange and Shone is far superior than the patek because when I saw its internal parts finishing the thickness of the watch far exceeds the patek
As a kid , I love Omega. Teen, Patek. Only recently (2021) that I ultimately switch to ALS
No question, the nicest watches out there today.. Beautiful !!
I am only now getting increasingly educated about mechanical watches, and own a nice 'beginner's' watch with two simple date complications. I have looked now at a LOT of the incredibly expensive watches, and I agree with you. I Love Lange & Sohne. They are beautiful.
My Grail watch is the 1815 Rattrapante. There's some on here saying ALS has no personality. Well. I think it has more personality than any other watch
Please make videos like this from different manufacturers. People want to know about them in more detail especially from someone that knows inside stuff etc.
I agree with you : I will always remember the first time that i tried on the datograph at my AD . this was a great experience !
Its an absolute killer piece
Well, i adore ALS watches. 1815 chronograph boutique edition is my dream watch and if once i could afford a watch from this price range i would definitely go lange. But i admit the king of watch making is Patek Philippe. If u compare brands from different aspects like heritage, finishing level, history, tradition, exclusivity, reliability, prestige it shows that the top of luxury watches is patek. But i find A. Lange und Söhne and Jaeger Lecoultre watches more appealing according to my taste. Btw good video.
Awesome video - very informative as usual! Will never own one - clearly above my level of affordability but I endlessly respect them for not getting into diver/sports watch market - they truly represent sophistication. Will always favor by far neat complications and movement work over "iconic" looks with total lack of complications of other brands we all know. How can we not respect the company that represents what horology and watchmaking really means in its essence. A Lange & Sohne is the hell of the brand!
Agree with your appreciation and ranking of “A Lange & Soehne” as being the best in class watchmaker. FP Journe is in a class of its own. I will not throw shade on PF, just not my cup of tea.
Lange is obviously a more seasoned and sophisticated company than Patek, and yes, they make better and more beautiful watches than Patek.
Apart from a Chronometre Bleu by FP Journe, a Lange chronograph has always been my grail watch. An 1815 chronograph, a Datograph Up-Down or a Double Split would make me very happy indeed!
At the moment they are number one, just they need some more time to take the real position in the luxury market, despite that im a VC fan, i have spent more on Lange timepieces. they are simply perfect, cant find any thing but perfection in these watches.
just look at them and you realize how much care and time has been spent on them, and this is how to make a luxury watch.
I watched an interview here on youtube with Phillippe Dufor and he names the Datograph as the best chronograph in the world and shows his personal one off.
Based on some Chinese seller
They think that langue is the most handcrafted and realizable watch
And they think, PP only do better job on high level, but langue always do best
Nice video as always, "toujours faire mieux que nécessaire" means exactly "always do better than necessary", "always =toujours ", " everyday = tous les jours ", your French is excused lol, thankyou for your videos and sharing your knowledge in horology with us.
On the datograph pink gold or platinum, I’ve join the waiting list on the pink gold , but still thinking about the platinum, which is the best one to hold its value , as I don’t mind spending a big chunk of money but want it in something that won’t drop like a stone
I can't agree more.. I'm mad about Patek but 100% sure that if A.Lange & sohne was Swiss company, it would be rated higher by people. great video 👍
Lange is much higher then Patek. I found out some ugly things about Patek at Watch Week in Dubai from somebody who worked for them and since then hmm.. it's not on my list anymore. Lange is the best and many watchmakers are saying this, not only me. Great video and awesome topic Frederico. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
1815 flyback chronograph in black dial it’s my first Lange
Have you seen the Tourbograph perpetual Honeygold from the Homage collection. It is out of this world
I agree the Datograph is my all time Grail watch for me
Regarding A Lange & Söhne, it is quite subjective whether one considers them as "the best luxury watch brand", having said that quite agree that watches produced them are absolutely gorgeous and the movement quite sturdy compared to Patek and others. We already had our heart set on Lange 1815, you just gave us another nudge towards Lange.
On a personal note - love your videos. You have such an endearing personality. Keep making these videos.
@5:42 I'm waiting on the pop up?😕
Dear Federico, you are 100% right, Lange & Söhne are most probably the best watches in terms of decoration of the movement, high quality etc, apart of course some independent watch makers such as GF, F.P. Journe and others. But one has to keep in mind that GF entry level in steel is > 100 000 $, while L&S entry level is around 20 000 $ brand new in gold. This accounts also...Again Big congrats for your very interesting and educating reviews.
I just love and respect Lange, hope one day i am honor enough to own one
ALS is definitely my favorite watch company. They top Patek for me.
Could you consider doing a video telling us about Vacheron Constantin and what makes them special?
Vacheron Constantine used to be considered the #1 watchmaker back in the day and it's considerably older than Patek Philippe. Vacheron was founded in the late 1700's and it was popular with Royalty and the Aristocrats of the late Renaissance and Imperial era. I would say they have an 'old money' vibe to them in the sense that anyone who is Nouveau Riche will more likely buy a Patek or Rolex, whereas people with a history of wealth in their family will either be handed down a Vacheron Constantine or choose to go with it because their father or grandfather owned one. Also, Pateks designs are more conservative due to the protestant movement going on during their founding; Vacheron has a more French extravagance kind of style.
Audemars Piguet was always a high end brand from it's beginnings in the late 1800's though it struggled to keep up until the early 1970's when Gentra designed the Royal Oak for them. It was the first true luxury steel sports watch. It took off and has since become one of the most iconic watches of all time; that single model is what kept Audemars alive and it's been an influence on the Patek Philipe Nautilus and Vacheron Constantine Overseas.
Anastasia Dreiser-Ignatieff Thank you for the information.
Anastasia Dreiser-Ignatieff Makes a ton of sense. How could any man not fall in love with the royal oak design?
Agreed, I would love to see more Vacheron. I love the brand
Great and highly informative video...
I visited the local boutique when it was first opened and was more than impressed with the fine quality and immense attention to detail. Love those blue screws!
Lange is certainly first rate, and to a watch enthusiast that is more than inspiring.
Informative video with great insights. I recently was able to try on both, one Patek and one A. Lange Söhne and I must say that you can feel the slightly higher quality of the Lange Söhne. You can be feel the heft and see the impressive finishing details on the Lange Söhne is slightly better and somewhat more affordable than the Pateks. I'm glad this brand is getting the recognition it deserves. Keep up the great work Federico. Your work is much appreciated.
My dream watch
I know it's the entry collection, but I absolutely love the Saxonia line. I'm a babby watch collector (the "crown" of my small collection is a Nomos Tangente), but my grail piece is the base rose gold Saxonia. Classic, totally elegant, with an insane movement and unreal decoration.
I love ALS. I hope I can buy lange 31 in platinum one day.
I respect and like A. Lange & Söhne a lot. Especially their movement decoration. I however feel about them the same i feel about a lot of Pateks. I personally wouldn't let a dress watch be my ultimate grail watch. If A. Lange & Söhne decided to make a sports watch that would possibly be a strong competitor to the Nautilus.
Great video as always! Keep it up!
Thats definitely a point of view that differs from mine... But I get it... Personally I would have no issue wearing a dressier piece everyday...
I have a VC American 1921 as my everyday watch and I must say that being a casual dresser I sometimes wonder if I shouldn't have gone for a Chronomètre Bleu instead (it was hard to decide back then).
I own a Saxonia. The best watch company in the world indeed!
Really enjoy your reviews. Such a refreshing take on horology, your're incisive
without being pompous. You're able relate on all levels of Watch tiers, which is unusual.
Most vloggers can only deal brands that the're familiar with, not to mention a certain Australian fella.
Thank you Maynard, I appreciate the compliment...
Hi Federico, I have my Grand Date Langematic coming in tomorrow 40.5 mm black dial, thanks for your review, Lange is a better Watch, the movement is breathtaking
Epitome of fine craftsmanship. Deserves reputation as the best watch brand
If I win lottery, ALS would be the first thing I would buy.
This video is so on point, A Lange is the pinnacle of Luxury watches with an amazing show room, and ultra passionate sales staff. Get A Lange 1 or die trying. Nice video Federico!
A. Lange & Sohne \m/ anytime over holy trinity
is not just a watch it a masterpiece like mona lisa and a l. lange is like da vinci....
Lange is the pinnacle of watchmaking. I don't know who came up with the BS holy trinity of Patek, AP, and VC, but Lange is a league above them.
i agree 100% with your opinion about this watch brand. for me too its the best of the best ! Pure German Precision
Lange is the best. Statement. Period.
My favorite brand as well !!!
Wonderful video of an awesome brand!! There’s Truly nothing like A Lange!!!
Lange make the best watches on the market expertly finished
As a watch lover and a German guy I can clearly say that A. Lange & Söhne has a clear commitment towards their watches. Every piece is just perfect. My own Lange 1.... soon....
Any A. Lange & Sohne is my Grail watch. I am a new subscriber and love the channel. Please keep up the excellent work. Particularly give the Germans more of a look. I have a Sinn 104, and a Laco Saarbrucken. What do you think of Glashutte Original?
Best watches on the market if you want to ooze timeless class, craftsmanship, and 'singing' sophistication. These watches perform like a symphonic orchestra or sing like Maria Callas/ Leontyne Price, while most of the other brands shout like EDM X-factor drop outs. If this watch was a car, I'd compare it with a vintage Rolls-Royce or a bespoke (vintage) Mercedes, where everything is still positively analogue and refined in execution. The 'German Heft' is deliberate and comes with the premium materials.
Amazing video - you and I have the same taste I believe Federico. For all those wanting more Lange information, they have a UA-cam channel with AMAZING footage of their complications and finishing techniques!
Absolutely great youtube channel, spot on.
Wow!! And all this time I thought PP, VC and Breguet were the most decorated pieces ever. My fav Lange is the Lange 1
Lange 1 is my grail watch, for over ten years.
A. Lange & Söhne best of the best!
Really enjoyed this one, very educational!
I agree Lange and Sohne is one of my grail watches for sure, but I was disturbed after hearing your dislike for another brand that I hope to own one day, and that is Vacheron Constantin. I really love their Patrmony Comtemperaine in yellow gold.
Out of my league, but enjoy the Germanic look and sprung for a GO. Not as exclusive, but similar look.
Me too .
GO makes fantastic watches. The GO senator excellence is maybe the best dress watch made for that price point.
@@petermeter5363 what's GO?
@@sriicasm Glashütte Original. Sorry it took a year to respond. 2020 was a bit of a mare 😉
Federico, really appreciate your videos. Great knowledge and insights. To that point, I am looking at dress watches and would love A Lange & Soehne, but Glashutte and Zenith seem also good affordable second choices. Really attracted to the movement aspects of the watch. Is el Primero enough to put Zenith in the same category as Glashutte? If you would enjoy a comparison between the three brands - especially the dress watches - it would be really great to hear your opinion. Of course, one day I might be able to afford the A Lange & Soehne :) and then the choice would be clear. Kind regards!
Lange, if you have Stayle way better than Patek! More exclusive and less known
I choose a saxonia moonphase for my 50th birthday after having seen your video. Thank you for this video
This is one of the few channels where I watch each video, and if I am too early, come back again later so I can read more replies. It's great to have excellent episodes with a community of subscribers that add quality comments!
Excellent video, very informative
You actually missed 2 other original Fileger watch manufacturers
there are Lange, Stowa, Wempe, IWC and Laco
Anyhow great content as always
Second assembly is prety stupid its just bragging rights
You are absolutely right, Lange is an outstanding watch. The Datograph is recognized as the very best chronograph in the market. Great video Federico!
Lange is a class of its own!
Nice vid Federico, ...Like.
Dude u really know great watches.
Would absolutely get a Lange over a Patek, and a "entry level" Patek (sub $20k) over anything else in not only that process range, but also a Calatrava, which is the gold standard in my opinion.
You might find that a Lange 1815 might stick all the boxes that a Calatrava does. I would like a hand wound Calsyrava, but I'm disappointed that they 215PS is still being used. This is a small movement compared to even a 38mm case.
Dear Frederico, for People who have the cash, there is only Lange and Patek Philippe according to Quality and inreasing value They have the Knowledge, history starting with pocket watches and everything. Second is Vacheron, JLC and AP, maybe IWC with the older models. What is interesting, is the fact to find the right models in the brand and here I love your choice very often. Thanks for that !
I agree. I have for a long time now considered Lange and Sohn the best timepieces. I have an IWC and because the UK is not far from Switzerland I have been to their factory a few times. Some IWC watchmakers also think Lange and Sohn timepieces are the world's best. I wish I could afford to buy one. A Lange One would suit me fine
I agree with you 100%! They are my favorite brand!
You forgot Laco and Wempe who also made Fleiger watches for the Luftwaffe
I find it amazing that I got a second hand WG Richard Lange (in mint condition) 3 years ago for less than half the price of the present day Panda Daytona. It’s beautiful and a keeper so I don’t mind it trading at a big discount from the MSRP.
I began to pay more attention to Lange when I saw one on Philippe Dufour's wrist 😳
Toujours faire mieux que nécessaire. I like it (and very well pronounced btw)
Ridiculously expensive.. Fantasticly made though
The Lange 2015/16 catalogue which I have next to my desk is another example of their "toujours faire mieux que nécessaire" style of thinking. An almost inch thick book full of the most beautiful photos of watches. Heaven knows how much it cost them to send it from Germany to my house. Though I do dream of repaying them with a purchase one day.... Thanks for the video Federico, take care.
Very good points. If Lange haven't stopped its operations and was Swiss would be definitively part of the holy trinity..
However, who cares after all? LOL
How do you feel about Lange now producing a steel sports watch?
Great video Federico. I really enjoy watching it.
My personal opinion is that A. Lange & Söhne is world no. 1 luxury watch brand in this moment.
Looking from the watch design perspective, I think that it can be say that we are currently living in the A. Lange & Söhne period.
In a same way as first two decades of the 20th century are marked by Cartier’s design and period of 1970's and 1980's with designs of Gérald Genta, the period of first two decades of this century is marked with A. Lange & Söhne creations.
All their timepieces are perfect in almost every way. Datograph Up & Down presented in your video, 1815 collection with spectacular GRAND COMPLICATION or my favorite ZEITWERK.... there are no pictures that can describe them well enough. Only when you see them in real live and when you take them in your hands, you can realize how special they are.
They are truly “…better than necessary” in every way.
Consequentially, their prices are also special: ZEITWERK around 70.000 EUR, Datograph Up and Down from your video is over 80.000 EUR. Some models from Saxonia and 1815 collections are between 20 and 50 thousands EUR what makes them, let’s say “more affordable”. But then there is the Grand Complication from 1815 collection made in limited collection of only 6 pieces, each of them priced between 1.9 and 2.1 million EUR!. I’m not sure that all 6 of them are even made yet, since almost 2 years of handwork is needed for production of one of those watches.
I doubt that I’ll will ever have chance to own one of them, but from time to time I enjoy watching them in shops and fairs in the same way as I enjoy other fine art. But who knows…maybe one day ….
Wow, I had no idea! I would love to see the A. Lange & Sohne movement up close. I actually, for me, the watch design and style is like 10%. I'm a huge movement fan. For me that's where the real wonder is. They're movements, what I can see of them, is just amazing. Thank you for the exposure.
Its above from holly trinity perhaps....