Used A. LANGE & SOHNE 1 vs AP Offshore

definitely the Lange. The AP is nice, but in the "new money bling" category, IMO. The Lange is a true connoisseur watch . The finishing, the off center dial, the whole thing screams fine craftsmanship. Used watches are also a wiser financial move. Most have been worn only a few times, but they tend to be half off.

Good luck with the decision. I would of course accept both into my 12 position winder.

 

I have the same color combo AP Safari and it is stunning. I see two different style here. AP is bold and sporty, I would not wear that with my formal wear. L&S is very formal goes well with formal wear including a tux.

 

3. Both!

Apples and oranges......

 

The AP will have a larger audience when it comes to resale , plus it will be a much more durable watch Imho. I also agree with Luke buy one used.

 

The Lange is probably a manual. Great Watch!

Joe

 

ALS. No comparison!

 

I agree with the AP having a larger audience. I'm in the market for a Royal Oak.

 

Very different watches. The Lang is for the Board Meeting and the AP is for Saturday.

If I could only have one - I would probably go with the Lang. But let your collection be your guide. Which collection segment needs some new blood? Casual or Dressy?

 

The Lange, its craftsmanship is a notch above AP. I love the classic RO models, I'm not a fan of the Offshore. In addition there are too many Offshore limited editions, which IMHO dilutes the importance and meaning of a limited edition.

 

It really depends on what other watches you have in your collection. For myself, I would take the Lange...

 

I am partial to Lange & Sohne, I have a 1815 up and down, 18K white gold for every day (See picture and in need of a good polish) and a Lange 1 for social occasions.

BTW, Lange has a great story as a watchmaker thought the 1800's WWI, WII and Cold War. I visited their store in Dresden a few years back, beautiful showroom, nice people and when they saw I had my 1815 on, they laid out the red carpet, brought out coffee, met a watchmaker, small tour of the repair facility, nice treat.

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I vote AP.

 

Lange is stick, AP is F1

 

+1

 

i have both of them (and a couple of others) and i would say you have selected two nice options BUT are very different. In that, I wear my Langhe with suits and the AP as a casual watch with jeans or a sport coat and jeans. just my thoughts...

 

I actually like the previous gen Safari better. Could find a nice example for $13-14k.

ALS is a very classy watch though. All depends what you are looking for.

As with the above posters I agree with buying a pre-owned example unless you are looking to hold on to for some time.

If you want a Panda I could be convinced to sell you mine.

 

no one pays full price for the AP ROO - you know that right? you can get 20 percent off without trying...ive gotten as much as 35%

 

rockitman

AP is a better buy as far as resale value
and for the money by far the best sports watch you can buy

however the Lange if your looking for a patek quality dress watch
is the better purchase
apples to oranges
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JLC and ALS are great brands and movements. ALS has the slight edge for me, but tough call.