The Watch Thread - Part 13

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Hmm I don't have an end-game watch and I can't afford 6-figure priced watches comfortably....

But as of now, I think I'm going to be fine once I get my:

1. 15400 Blue dial
2. Grand Lange 1 Platinum (I like the larger dial of 41.9mm)
3. VC Overseas (exact one to be decided)

Total gonna set me back around 75k more or less.

After completing this main collection of my PP, AP, ALS and VC, maybe I'll start to consider other watchmakers for different complications.

Right now I really controlling myself cos the IWC worldtimer chrono which I like is on carousell for 10k. Lun ah lun!

Open question to all:

What conventional watch classification would a Lange fit into or intended to fit into?

Those sizes are certainly not dress watch sizes but it would obviously be even more far-fetched to consider them sports watches.

I guess IRL they are definitely worn pretty much like dress watches. I guess at some point since the 90s, the contemporary dress watch size has evolved to accommodate dials beyond 37,38mm in diameter?
 

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Pardon my ignorance...:o

I just did a random check on Chrono24 on the piece i am looking for....

http://www.chrono24.sg/iwc/pilot-black-automatic-chronograph-iw377709--id5366552.htm

I checked for the same piece from a SG grey and he is selling at $5.8k. So I was under the impression that buying from HK would be cheaper...even after taking into account GST...:s11:

Hey, just to clarify, I have no idea too. Good for you if you have researched that HK grey could fetch better prices.

As going grey is about buying the seller, I would personally weigh that factor quite heavily unless the HK price is really that attractive (which sometimes isn't a good thing if it hits a 'too good to be true' level).
 

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Open question to all:

What conventional watch classification would a Lange fit into or intended to fit into?

Those sizes are certainly not dress watch sizes but it would obviously be even more far-fetched to consider them sports watches.

I guess IRL they are definitely worn pretty much like dress watches. I guess at some point since the 90s, the contemporary dress watch size has evolved to accommodate dials beyond 37,38mm in diameter?

No idea but Ima wear it with my tshirt, shorts and sneakers as I do all my watches :D
 

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Hey, just to clarify, I have no idea too. Good for you if you have researched that HK grey could fetch better prices.

As going grey is about buying the seller, I would personally weigh that factor quite heavily unless the HK price is really that attractive (which sometimes isn't a good thing if it hits a 'too good to be true' level).

Ya that's why i am here to seek advice from ur bros here...but hey, thanks for your insights! :)
 

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You can still get traditional size la (Lange 1 38.5mm), but a lot of new watch buyers like big watches. Company have to make money ma.

Open question to all:

What conventional watch classification would a Lange fit into or intended to fit into?

Those sizes are certainly not dress watch sizes but it would obviously be even more far-fetched to consider them sports watches.

I guess IRL they are definitely worn pretty much like dress watches. I guess at some point since the 90s, the contemporary dress watch size has evolved to accommodate dials beyond 37,38mm in diameter?
 

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Open question to all:

What conventional watch classification would a Lange fit into or intended to fit into?

Those sizes are certainly not dress watch sizes but it would obviously be even more far-fetched to consider them sports watches.

I guess IRL they are definitely worn pretty much like dress watches. I guess at some point since the 90s, the contemporary dress watch size has evolved to accommodate dials beyond 37,38mm in diameter?

dress, 100%. none of their style is sports watch.

the only one that is masculine i feel is zeitwerk.

you can't wear shorts, tee and a lange, feels weird.
 

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You mean like this? :s13: Not my pic

Lange-Sohne-Saxonia-Boutique-Edition-pink-gold-Grey-Dial-review-4.jpg


dress, 100%. none of their style is sports watch.

the only one that is masculine i feel is zeitwerk.

you can't wear shorts, tee and a lange, feels weird.
 

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You mean like this? :s13: Not my pic

Lange-Sohne-Saxonia-Boutique-Edition-pink-gold-Grey-Dial-review-4.jpg

i feel damn pai kua, do the watch no justice. no class.
but owner satki can alr. hahaha

rike this ok. like a polo, shorts and a loafers - casual this way ok.

Lange_Soehne_Lange1_010.jpg


if generally, tshirt + shorts + slippers or what, big no no.. that's why dress watch never suit me. i don't wear business formal to work or out. haha
 

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i feel damn pai kua, do the watch no justice. no class.
but owner satki can alr. hahaha

if generally, tshirt + shorts + slippers or what, big no no.. that's why dress watch never suit me. i don't wear business formal to work or out. haha

I'm gna wear the watch, not gna let the watch wear me!




*2 years later* see yall, I'm going over to the tailor thread to get clothes to suit my Lange!
 

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lol. vintage is route usually one will venture out, because the sub in your wrist, very nice watch but is flooded with people wearing it.

eventually you want something different, something more... that's where u fall. :s13:

happened to sleepyman. lol he last time play AP, IWC, ROLEX till he gave up.

lolol sorry sexposed sleepyman

Heng u never mention those pam, cartier, JLC...

Still far cry from the number of watches you had or having now :p

Every watch has its unique appeal la.
Just that this category appeal to me more..
Wear flip flop and singlet or like office boy also can pass.
 
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