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Masteryacht · 9 September 2021, 02:50 AM

I never really entertained the idea of buying a Patek or Lange, but the 136.029 that David has for sale seems to be a good price. I could sell my 116500 (retail at AD) and put a little cash with it or sell the 116500 and my 16622 YM and have it pretty much covered. The only other Rolex I have is a BLNR.
I know Lange doesn’t hold value great, but it is at the top of the heap horologie wise. What do you think? It would be a great opportunity for me to get a watch that retails for $56,100 and only have roughly 20k in it.
I will always have a plan to add the Daytona back when/if I can get one at retail.

OrangeSport · 9 September 2021, 03:01 AM

I would take any Lange over any Daytona any day..

In fact, I would prefer most watches to a Daytona.

I would sell the Daytona and keep the YM myself...

jb335 · 9 September 2021, 04:07 AM

Disclaimer, I am not a big Lange fan. I respect the brand, but it just doesn't do it for me. I would MUCH rather keep the Daytona. Again, I am totally biased though.

If you really wanted to move in this direction, I would go Journe or PP over a Lange.

robinmgb · 9 September 2021, 04:48 AM

I'd definitely do it.
The move from mid tier mass produced Rolex to top tier high horology is massive and if you're really in to watch making you'll never regret!
I have recently done a similar thing and traded up for ALS and now Breguet, these watches feel truly special in a way that none of my Rolex watches ever did, Rolex seems to be just about value retention!

fooey · 9 September 2021, 04:54 AM

It's moving up the ladder that's for sure.
They make truly stunning time pieces

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Dr. Robert · 9 September 2021, 05:04 AM

Leave the Lange, keep the Daytona

flightlevel150 · 9 September 2021, 05:07 AM

Definitely get the Lange if you like it! These are very special watches. I would have no problem trading in the Daytona to get it with a little cash on top. I’d keep the 16622 though

m j b · 9 September 2021, 05:09 AM

I can't tell what time it is on the Lange. But then, I can't read the time on a Daytona either.

The watch is too busy for my simple mind, but if it's what you want, go for it!

Deppe · 9 September 2021, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I'd definitely do it.
The move from mid tier mass produced Rolex to top tier high horology is massive and if you're really in to watch making you'll never regret!
I have recently done a similar thing and traded up for ALS and now Breguet, these watches feel truly special in a way that none of my Rolex watches ever did, Rolex seems to be just about value retention!

I think that is a way to broad statement.
I had a Patek and traded back to a Daytona. The Patek did not feel any more special to me than my Daytona. Granted, the packaging did. I liked the Patek, but I liked the Daytona more. According to your post, that must mean that I am not really into watchmaking. It looks more like you are talking yourself into that you made the right decision, the way you need to highligt how Rolex is mid-tier and mass produced, and people that are *really* into watchmaking (read: like you) will not regret it moving on.

OP: Do you like the watch or do you like the pricing of the watch? If you like the watch more than the Daytona, then I think you should go for it. If it is just the pricing, then you might get bored with the ALS. However ALS makes beautiful watches. Rolex are not in the same class horology wise but the 4130 movement is actually pretty good from that point of view if that is what floats your boat.

enjoythemusic · 9 September 2021, 05:35 AM

Date window looks waaaaay too awkward on that model.

Go have a drink.

Cru Jones · 9 September 2021, 05:42 AM

16622 + cash an option?

brandrea · 9 September 2021, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Date window looks waaaaay too awkward on that model.

Go have a drink.

Agreed

It’s gotta be 5:00 somewhere

4 Aussies · 9 September 2021, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

Disclaimer, I am not a big Lange fan. I respect the brand, but it just doesn't do it for me.

Agree 100%

prnceofpersia23 · 9 September 2021, 06:38 AM

I'd have a drink and look for another Lange.

Masteryacht · 9 September 2021, 07:44 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for the feedback. It was quite different than I was expecting. And I thought I had this forum figured out, lol.

Xerxes77 · 9 September 2021, 07:56 AM

No

View Poll Results: What would you do?
Keep what I have and go have a drink	60	75.00%
Sell 116500 and add cash and buy Lange	8	10.00%
Sell 116500 and 16622 and buy Lange	12	15.00%
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9 September 2021, 02:50 AM	#1
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	Curious as to the consensus I never really entertained the idea of buying a Patek or Lange, but the 136.029 that David has for sale seems to be a good price. I could sell my 116500 (retail at AD) and put a little cash with it or sell the 116500 and my 16622 YM and have it pretty much covered. The only other Rolex I have is a BLNR. I know Lange doesn’t hold value great, but it is at the top of the heap horologie wise. What do you think? It would be a great opportunity for me to get a watch that retails for $56,100 and only have roughly 20k in it. I will always have a plan to add the Daytona back when/if I can get one at retail. Attached Images

9 September 2021, 03:01 AM	#2
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I would take any Lange over any Daytona any day.. In fact, I would prefer most watches to a Daytona. I would sell the Daytona and keep the YM myself... __________________

9 September 2021, 05:04 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,273	Leave the Lange, keep the Daytona __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 September 2021, 05:09 AM	#8
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	I can't tell what time it is on the Lange. But then, I can't read the time on a Daytona either. The watch is too busy for my simple mind, but if it's what you want, go for it! __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

9 September 2021, 04:07 AM	#3
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Disclaimer, I am not a big Lange fan. I respect the brand, but it just doesn't do it for me. I would MUCH rather keep the Daytona. Again, I am totally biased though. If you really wanted to move in this direction, I would go Journe or PP over a Lange.

9 September 2021, 04:48 AM	#4
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I'd definitely do it. The move from mid tier mass produced Rolex to top tier high horology is massive and if you're really in to watch making you'll never regret! I have recently done a similar thing and traded up for ALS and now Breguet, these watches feel truly special in a way that none of my Rolex watches ever did, Rolex seems to be just about value retention!

9 September 2021, 04:54 AM	#5
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,320	It's moving up the ladder that's for sure. They make truly stunning time pieces Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

9 September 2021, 05:07 AM	#7
flightlevel150 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Switzerland Posts: 79	Definitely get the Lange if you like it! These are very special watches. I would have no problem trading in the Daytona to get it with a little cash on top. I’d keep the 16622 though

9 September 2021, 05:35 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Date window looks waaaaay too awkward on that model. Go have a drink. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

9 September 2021, 05:42 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	16622 + cash an option?

9 September 2021, 06:38 AM	#14
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	I'd have a drink and look for another Lange.

9 September 2021, 07:44 AM	#15
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	Very interesting. Thanks for the feedback. It was quite different than I was expecting. And I thought I had this forum figured out, lol.

9 September 2021, 07:56 AM	#16
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	No

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