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benlee · 23 July 2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I picked the DD2 ONLY because the Daymatic isn't one of my favorite models. I'd take a Grange Lange 1 over the Rolex any day

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Not that ALS...

What's wrong with the ALS Daymatic?

kilyung · 23 July 2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

What's wrong with the ALS Daymatic?

Nothing wrong with it at all. In fact, it looks like a reverse Lange1.

However my preferences for Lange run towards the newer 41.9mm size, manual wind, and higher PR.

Vipes · 23 July 2013, 12:29 AM

I think the ALS will be a better fit for your collection. I like the Daymatic but I prefer the original Lange 1 with the hand wound movt.

AK-Rolestar · 23 July 2013, 12:43 AM

Dd2

Le Chef · 23 July 2013, 12:50 AM

I like the DD2 but it feels a little glitzy to me with the cut bezel. I'm sure it's robust but would imagine that the bezel is going to look a little chewed up after a while.

At this price point you can get yourself a better finished movement from brands like Lange and Patek, and a general level of hand assembly and finishing you won't get with Rolex. Like Ken I much prefer the hand wound L1, and if I didn't already own one I would go for the new Grande Lange 1 in pt. It's an icon and it's nickname "Stealth" sums up why it's a watch you can wear and go unnoticed.

And don't let the personal ranting and bigotry of one person put you off a brand: make your own decisions about what's right for you.

conrail · 23 July 2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

A.Lange Daymatic RG

(-) Fragile looking, not an everyday watch

(-) Resale value not great

That's just completely wrong. It may look fragile to you in the picture but go try one on. It is rock solid, extremely well built. And why can't you wear it every day!? That watch will outlast you. Goodness, don't buy it if you don't plan on wearing the damn thing on a regular basis.

Resale value on those is fine, so long as you don't pay MSRP in a store. Pick one up LNIB from a forum.

conrail · 23 July 2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

be good to know what you already have in your collection, but for me it boils down to:

Richemont brand circus vs Rolex independent?

you can wrap as much marketing bollocks around the ALS but i choose Rolex for the reason it comes from an independent maker

EDIT: can see what you have in your collection. if you want a dress piece look towards patek

But based on that logic, you could say the same thing about Rolex. Rolex is the master at "marketing bollcks" and their modern new prices attest to that. I've never seen a single ALS ad, but having handled their watches I can say they are an extremely fine product, in many cases finer finished than Patek (plenty of argument on the forums about that...)

I wouldn't buy a watch on the criteria that one is an independent and the other isn't. Hell, if ALS is part of a "circus" then sign me up, I'll be your bearded lady ;-)

FeelingTheBlues · 23 July 2013, 01:33 AM

I prefer the Lange1 moonphase myself but I would still choose that ALS over the DD-II, it's just a matter of personal tastes though.

Wing-Co · 23 July 2013, 01:59 AM

ALS and I have 3 Rolexes!

AK797 · 23 July 2013, 03:32 AM

I was weighing these two up myself for the future altho it was more Grand Lange1 v DD2 chocolate RG and in the end Id probably go DD2.

SohAIS · 23 July 2013, 03:45 AM

Ddii

fisherman79 · 23 July 2013, 03:55 AM

For me : this Lange over any Rolex.
Dont get e wrong, i like my sub, but a lange is in a different league.
Rolex is a very high standard mass product and Lange isnt. For me Lange is at the same level as ie FP Journe/Patek.
I think the loss/gain in a resale for a lange or a Rolex will be the same.

kilyung · 23 July 2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherman79

I think the loss/gain in a resale for a lange or a Rolex will be the same.

Trust me if you aren't getting a used Lange or a good discount, then you're losing money on resale.

horseco · 23 July 2013, 06:17 AM

RG Lange looks the part of an expensive time piece, I really don't like 41mm Rolex nor WG, the 41mm DD looks way too much like a SS DJ...

mdtddd2007 · 23 July 2013, 06:23 AM

Btw the two for the brand A.L.S. Two different watch. One is dressy and other is more sportier. Good luck on your decision.

metallic · 23 July 2013, 06:31 AM

I like ALS but not that one. Simply have no use for a day indication. If I don't know what day it is, it's pasture time. Suggest the Grand Lange as well or the 1815 Up/Down.

akira23 · 23 July 2013, 06:33 AM

I like the ALS....

VICI · 23 July 2013, 07:24 AM

It's impressive. But is rather be in a DDII or gold AP

datejusting · 23 July 2013, 10:17 AM

The Lange for me.

Gaijin · 23 July 2013, 10:29 AM

Day Date II!

nick c · 23 July 2013, 10:55 AM

DD

benlee · 23 July 2013, 01:07 PM

wow.. how surprising, a poll in rolexforum but shows Lange over-taking the DD2 as the preferred choice as of this writing. But I still can't make up my damn mind.

dooder · 23 July 2013, 01:16 PM

Lange is my dream watch. Must make some more money first!

Singslinger · 23 July 2013, 07:47 PM

Lange for sure. Beautiful, well-made watch - you'd expect nothing less from German engineering.

ydna808 · 24 July 2013, 02:34 PM

DD

zama · 24 July 2013, 07:35 PM

This one is going down to the wire, could be an O.T thriller. The Rolex was in from the first day then ALS went past it after a couple of days now the Rolex is closing the gap again. I cant hold back my excitement.

benlee · 24 July 2013, 10:38 PM

I think I will base on my final choice on how this poll turns out.

View Poll Results: Which will you choose?
A.Lange Lange1 Daymatic Rose Gold	96	52.46%
Rolex "President" DayDate2 White Gold	87	47.54%
Voters: 183. You may not vote on this poll

23 July 2013, 12:50 AM	#35
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Lange I like the DD2 but it feels a little glitzy to me with the cut bezel. I'm sure it's robust but would imagine that the bezel is going to look a little chewed up after a while. At this price point you can get yourself a better finished movement from brands like Lange and Patek, and a general level of hand assembly and finishing you won't get with Rolex. Like Ken I much prefer the hand wound L1, and if I didn't already own one I would go for the new Grande Lange 1 in pt. It's an icon and it's nickname "Stealth" sums up why it's a watch you can wear and go unnoticed. And don't let the personal ranting and bigotry of one person put you off a brand: make your own decisions about what's right for you.

23 July 2013, 01:33 AM	#38
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I prefer the Lange1 moonphase myself but I would still choose that ALS over the DD-II, it's just a matter of personal tastes though. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

24 July 2013, 07:35 PM	#56
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	This one is going down to the wire, could be an O.T thriller. The Rolex was in from the first day then ALS went past it after a couple of days now the Rolex is closing the gap again. I cant hold back my excitement. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

23 July 2013, 12:29 AM	#33
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	I think the ALS will be a better fit for your collection. I like the Daymatic but I prefer the original Lange 1 with the hand wound movt.

23 July 2013, 12:43 AM	#34
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Dd2

23 July 2013, 01:59 AM	#39
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	ALS and I have 3 Rolexes!

23 July 2013, 03:32 AM	#40
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I was weighing these two up myself for the future altho it was more Grand Lange1 v DD2 chocolate RG and in the end Id probably go DD2.

23 July 2013, 03:45 AM	#41
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,556	Ddii

23 July 2013, 03:55 AM	#42
fisherman79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Rolex Posts: 209	For me : this Lange over any Rolex. Dont get e wrong, i like my sub, but a lange is in a different league. Rolex is a very high standard mass product and Lange isnt. For me Lange is at the same level as ie FP Journe/Patek. I think the loss/gain in a resale for a lange or a Rolex will be the same.

23 July 2013, 06:17 AM	#44
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	RG Lange looks the part of an expensive time piece, I really don't like 41mm Rolex nor WG, the 41mm DD looks way too much like a SS DJ...

23 July 2013, 06:23 AM	#45
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Btw the two for the brand A.L.S. Two different watch. One is dressy and other is more sportier. Good luck on your decision.

23 July 2013, 06:31 AM	#46
metallic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: Ohio Posts: 263	I like ALS but not that one. Simply have no use for a day indication. If I don't know what day it is, it's pasture time. Suggest the Grand Lange as well or the 1815 Up/Down.

23 July 2013, 06:33 AM	#47
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	I like the ALS....

23 July 2013, 07:24 AM	#48
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	It's impressive. But is rather be in a DDII or gold AP

23 July 2013, 10:17 AM	#49
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	The Lange for me.

23 July 2013, 10:29 AM	#50
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Day Date II!

23 July 2013, 10:55 AM	#51
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	DD

23 July 2013, 01:07 PM	#52
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	wow.. how surprising, a poll in rolexforum but shows Lange over-taking the DD2 as the preferred choice as of this writing. But I still can't make up my damn mind.

23 July 2013, 01:16 PM	#53
dooder Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: 116610ln Posts: 45	Lange is my dream watch. Must make some more money first!

23 July 2013, 07:47 PM	#54
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Lange for sure. Beautiful, well-made watch - you'd expect nothing less from German engineering.

24 July 2013, 02:34 PM	#55
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	DD

24 July 2013, 10:38 PM	#57
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I think I will base on my final choice on how this poll turns out.

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