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2 November 2011, 09:59 AM | #1 |
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My new watch!
A week ago I solicited this august body's thoughts on my next acquisition. It was either an A. Lange & Sohne WG Zeitwerk or a Rolex YG 116718 GMTIIc. Statistically, it ended in a tie. Many wondered why I'd compare a Lange vs a Rolex when they're in such different technical and price levels. Plain and simple, I wanted a "fun" watch and these two, regardless of their differences, caught my eye. So what to do about a tie?? Why get both of course!
Here's my 116718 which arrived this morning. Unfortunately, there isn't a WG Zeitwerk available anywhere! So I've ordered one from an AD but due to limited production, it's going to be next year before I see it. Oh well, I think I can be patient. I'll post up my thoughts on the 116718 (and a comparison to it's SS 116710 cousin) next week. initial impressions are a) this is heavy!, b) YG is more impressive in the sun than indoor, c) it draws a lot of attention, and d) gold is VERY scratch prone. |
2 November 2011, 10:03 AM | #2 |
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sweet as!! wear in the best of health!!
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2 November 2011, 10:05 AM | #3 |
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Congrats and enjoy - both watches!!
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2 November 2011, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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Congrats the GMTIIC looks great!!!!!
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EXILENT!!!! I can't tell you how envious I am of you right now.. CONGRATS!!!
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Very nice, Congrats.
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2 November 2011, 10:20 AM | #7 |
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Just wow! Gorgeous watch! Please keep us up to date with Lange content
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2 November 2011, 10:34 AM | #8 |
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Very nice!
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2 November 2011, 10:08 AM | #9 |
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Looks great. Congrats. Don't forget to post pics of your AL&S when it arrives.
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2 November 2011, 10:35 AM | #10 |
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Very nice. Congrats!
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2 November 2011, 10:36 AM | #11 |
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Congrats!!!!
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2 November 2011, 10:45 AM | #12 |
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Nothing like it.....stunning
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2 November 2011, 10:44 AM | #14 |
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Congrats!!!!!!
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A stunning watch that one Mike!!
Congrats!
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Shazam! Congrats.
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2 November 2011, 11:00 AM | #18 |
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Very nice!
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2 November 2011, 12:06 PM | #19 |
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Best YG timepiece Rolex makes hands down... No contest! Enjoy!
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2 November 2011, 12:11 PM | #20 |
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My favorite.
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2 November 2011, 12:40 PM | #21 |
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Nice...congrats!
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2 November 2011, 12:50 PM | #22 |
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Awesome! Very nice. Congrats.
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2 November 2011, 12:57 PM | #23 |
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From one AG Rolex owner to another, you bought one of the best looking YG models there is. I am envious!! Good for YOU!!!!!!
-Eddie
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Congratulations!
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2 November 2011, 01:07 PM | #25 |
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Very nice indeed, congrats.
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Congrats!
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2 November 2011, 01:15 PM | #27 |
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Nice!! Congrats!!
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2 November 2011, 01:32 PM | #28 |
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Outstanding!
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She's a keeper
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Congrats mate! You are gonna love this watch!
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