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Old 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.
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:03 AM   #2
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:05 AM   #3
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Congrats and enjoy - both watches!!
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:04 AM   #4
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Congrats the GMTIIC looks great!!!!!
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:05 AM   #5
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EXILENT!!!! I can't tell you how envious I am of you right now.. CONGRATS!!!


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Old 2 November 2011, 10:05 AM   #6
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Very nice, Congrats.
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Old 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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Old 2 November 2011, 10:34 AM   #8
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Old 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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Old 2 November 2011, 10:35 AM   #10
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:36 AM   #11
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:45 AM   #12
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Nothing like it.....stunning
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:47 AM   #13
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:44 AM   #14
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:44 AM   #15
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Old 2 November 2011, 10:49 AM   #16
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A stunning watch that one Mike!!
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Old 2 November 2011, 11:00 AM   #17
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Old 2 November 2011, 11:00 AM   #18
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Old 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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Old 2 November 2011, 12:11 PM   #20
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Old 2 November 2011, 12:40 PM   #21
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Nice...congrats!
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Old 2 November 2011, 12:50 PM   #22
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Awesome! Very nice. Congrats.
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Old 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!!!!!!

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Old 2 November 2011, 12:59 PM   #24
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Old 2 November 2011, 01:07 PM   #25
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Very nice indeed, congrats.
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Old 2 November 2011, 01:09 PM   #26
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Old 2 November 2011, 01:15 PM   #27
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Nice!! Congrats!!
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Old 2 November 2011, 01:32 PM   #28
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Old 2 November 2011, 02:00 PM   #29
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Old 2 November 2011, 02:02 PM   #30
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