PATEK vs. LANGE - Which one's BETTER?
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Check out how two of the finest watchmakers tackle the annual calendar challenge!
Showing you the Patek Philippe 5205R-001 and the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A big THANK YOU to Kutter1825 for letting me borrow these watches for this video! Kutter1825 is an AD in Stuttgart, Germany offering all sorts of amazing watches from A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Tudor, Omega and many many more!
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Patek Philippe 5205 R -001
4:28 A.Lange&Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
Which one of these two is your favorite and why? Let me know in the comments down below!
As always, thank you so much for watching today's video :-) it's definitely not everyday that I get the chance to get up close with watches like this so filming this one was truly amazing!!
Jenni ❤️
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Don't get me wrong, it would be naive not to admit that Patek carries more cachet in the watch-collecting world, but whenever I see these side-by-side comparisons I always feel like Lange comes out on top.
sums it up well.
You can debate this topic endlessly. I'm just happy that we have both.
i have neither
1:59 The date indicator doesn't even line up properly with the date on the patek. It's ridiculous.
@@Diepvries11, parallax error. Look at the window straight on before you pass judgment.
@@WeibenWang It is NOT a parallax error. Maybe you should get your eyes fixed before you pass judgment.
@@Diepvries11 Are you sure you are not confusing the 24 hrs markers with the date indicator? If not this is obviously parallax error. PP will not allow such a flaw on any of their watches.
Lange is highly praised but still vastly underrated. If you know watches you can immediately recognise a Lange. If you take prices, Lange almost always consistently falls when sold on. I have no idea why. They are some of the best retail watches made today. The design and detailing on Lange watches are breathtaking. They really should get more love.
Patek vs. Lange - which is better?
I'll never be in a position where I'll need to worry about it.
How true.
I believe that we are in a love from afar conundrum!
Finally everyone now gets to pronounce "A Lange" correctly thanks to Jenni :D
I enjoy Jenni’s voice so much, I will watch her videos even if they are about Rolex. Being my name, I am very attuned to different pronunciations of “Lange”. Jenni pronounces it slightly brighter than some other Germans I have heard. That could be regional accents. In the US, “Lange” has been anglicized for probably 100 years.
I wish people learned with Jenni how to correctly pronounce Jaeger and Constantin as well. Those are the most commonly butchered pronounciations by English speaking watch youtubers.
I could listen to her do a whole video in German, understanding virtually nothing.
Mr. Northstar!!! The best character of watch world!!!
Yeah, I was losing sleep over it.
The moment she flipped that Lange over my jaw dropped. I couldn't comprehend the staggering beauty of it for a second. That is probably the nicest Patek I have seen and to my surprise I gave it a slight edge over the Lange until I saw the back of the Lange. That is some real artistry there.
Prefer the look of the Lange , its just stunning
Patek is the goat
Alan King me too.
I absolutely agree with you
I would personally go with the Lange in this instance. I recently went to my local Lange boutique here in Chicago and was blown away by how beautiful and artistic their watches are
The Lange is my choice out of these two, although generally speaking I prefer the Lange styling and movements. They master the art of making something classy yet not pretentious.
I totally agree with you, they have a real skill in making haute horology look like true art.
Both fantastic but I also prefer Lange
Amazing for a girl like Jenni to have such insight in men’s crazy hobby.
@@benhogan2663 that sounded patronising af dude
@TheNomdeguerre speak English I might understand your comment.
I once asked a wine sommelier what was the best wine on offer from a very impressive list. His response was simply "The best wine is the wine you like".
I think this response is quite applicable here.
The Saxonia is outstandingly stunning. Every piece of it screams perfection.
Patek is fantastic and has a long horological history, but I'd take the A. Lange any day of the week.
A. Lange & Söhne all day every day!
Lange for me. Amazing watch, great balance, quiet elegance as well an appeal that other top watchmakers do not have.
Lange is the main reason I started paying attention to dress watches. I find their somewhat contemporary designs to be a welcomed break from the classic approach found in the majority of high end dress watches. They are also the reason why I ever considered buying preowned watches... for obvious reasons 😅
The Patek is gorgeous, but when you introduced the Lange I was sure about which one would be my choice. That thing is perfect 😍
I came into DE as an emigrant years ago and always said to myself, when I'll sit in my 911 having a Lange on my wrist, than I'll know for sure I've made it in this country. Thank you Jenni for bringing such beautiful pieces of "Ingenieurskunst" to light.
Thank you for this nice comment. Germany needs more people like you!
@g a any country benefits from immigrants with a desire to succeed and support domestic brands
@g a quit the xenophobia, globalization is the way of the world.
@g a I like immigrants, I've been one.
@@juaneer nope Not in American.
I love the Lange watches... clear crisp layouts for the amount of complications, a little less flamboyant maybe, but Lange are definitely one of my grail watches 😍
Just a quick note of appreciation. Always excellent content, great camera work and perfect pacing. Your channel is one of the few I look forward to each week. Thank you.
Patek makes great watches, no doubt about it. But compared to Lange, this is easy win for Lange. In fact, I have my eye on the Lange 1815 Annual Calendar.
Great video as always, Jenni!
The date indicator doesn't even line up properly with the date on the patek. It's ridiculous. 1:59
I generally dislike complications on watches but the Lange watch is masterful in its use of them.
You are the only reviewer I know that shares views and remarks about the buckle, THANK YOU!!!
As someone who really really likes traditional watches, this is fantastic content! Keep up the good work Jenni! Thanks for your videos!
The Lange wins. A perpetual calendar in a slim body with an elegant design and practical, useful features. The Patek is just too bulky, and the movement isn't as nicely designed. Of course it all depends on what you like, which is subjective. AL&S by far produce more watches that I could see myself wearing than any other brand.
Annual Calendar* actually
But I agree :)
You do realise that is not the basis of the comparison right?
I agree, Lange is my pick as well. On a side note, those golden lines by the day and month windows on the Patek dial look out of place and an afterthought design element.
The date indicator doesn't even line up properly with the date on the patek. It's ridiculous. 1:59
@@Diepvries11 Is this your first watch video? Camera perspective, hello.
I am obsessed with Lange -so you know where my heart lies. They are absolute perfection and my grail watch.
Interesting how on videos I've watched comparing the two watchmakers, the vast majority of comments from enthusiasts choose A.Lange&Sohne, Yet A.L&S has the perception of being lesser known and underrated. I would 200% go for the A.L&S too!
The Patek casing is just fantastic, subtly decorative with the hollowed lugs! Lange is undoubtedly the better looking dial and reverse! I'd take either!
love the way the Lange changed 29 to 30… absolutely beautiful!!!
also I would 100 percent go with the Lange over the Patek, love its simplicity and attention to readable design aesthetic on the dial
@VOIDVIDS you are absolutely correct. The Lange is less cluttered, less overbearing, more readable and efficient than the Patek. Time and date are primary concern. Month and day are nicely placed reminders on the Lange. This watch truly copes well with human behavior and priorities.
Lange forced Patek to go all in house. They need each other just as we need them both. The historic icon vs the dark horse. Thanks for the video!
Easy choice: Lange
I would not wear the Patek.
Patek became the brand for wealthy rappers.
Patek came out with a baby blue dial on one model and raised all prices 20%.
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia is one of finest crafted watch i ever seen. And the clean, concise and easy to read is amazing
If I had to chose between the two I prefer the look of the Alange. I love the gold mirror finished moon although maybe silver would have been a better choice. You cant go wrong with either.
I prefer the A Lange. The case size is more to my liking and the dial in not as busy as the Patek. I do like the sculpted lugs on the Patek a little better. Both these watches are magnificent and anyone would be proud to own either one. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.
If i am not mistaken the Lange shows the progress of the days and months by using the dials. Beautiful stuff
I will choose A. Lange & Sonhe every day of the week and twice on Sunday! I think that Lange surpased PP, AP, and VC in all aspect. Especially with the triple split chrono.
I agree. The Holy Trinity needs to add a 4th member and that member is A. Lange & Sohne. Like the Three Musketeers had D'Artagnan. Really should have been the Four Musketeers :-)
Could not agree more, I went into their shop in Dubai when I just opened and they have everything their, the stepfather were fantastic and I was sooo close to dropping 30k on a watch (which I couldn’t afford at the time and would have resulted in a divorce) regret? Hmmmm,
@@jimlittle5769 They cant because the full name is the holy Swiss trinity and Lange is not Swiss.
Hey Jenny! Love what you're doing. Keep it up! If I would cross-shop these two watches I'd go with the Lagne. I've been into watches for about 7 years now. German watches have grown on me over the years.
I think the difference between the two watches is the use of circles. The PP uses two large circles which pull my attention to the center of the dial. Encouraging me to follow the sword hands to playfully explore the face.
Where’s the ALS grabs my attention with the big date and I follow the circles on the dial. Thus allowing my eyes to jump from beautiful complication to beautiful complication.
The pronunciation is top notch thanks. I prefer the attention to details of the Patek to the minimalist organised Lange. These 2 are great watches to have
On another video I unfairly criticized you for being Lange-centric given that you’re German and not giving enough love to Vacheron as an example. Well, I just bought my first new Lange and I could not have been more mistaken. It is perfection.
The A.Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar is gorgeous, everything is just done to absolute perfection with it's balanced dial, and the movement really makes your mojo flow! The A.Lange really makes the Patek look like it's playing in the minors league, and the Patek is still one hell of a watch.
I love the PP personally. But I also love Lange so much.
I have also been saying for all long time that "Trinity" is a thing of the past. It should be called "Quadriga" and include Lange.
Going to buck the trend here and go with the Patek 5205 R, which I actually own. More nuanced case design and an updated 40mm size. The Patek has a great dial layout and is easy to read. Not taking anything away from the Lange, but I am partial to my purchase. Great vid from the premier lady watch geek 📺
How amazing to be able to handle two such amazing pieces! I think my hands would have been shaking!
Given their prices this is a choice I'll never have to make but they're both magnificent that's for sure.
love your videos! hope it is all going well and we continue to get them for a long time to come!
I would like pick the Lange, the movement and Big Date, the most recognizable features.
I love the Lange. I’ve wanted that watch since almost the time it was released. I’m finally going to take the leap and get one soon. White gold with a black strap.
A very nice review. I love that these two companies issue watches which are so different in their approaches yet so close in quality and beauty.
The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia is simply mesmerising, its ability to draw my attention and refuses to let go is unbelievable
The 35mm Saxonia in white gold is my dream watch, Lange is just amazing.
Both are beautiful watches. I give the Patek the win on the case. Everything else goes to the Lange except for one thing. I have slightly over 8 inch wrists. 38mm would look way too small on me. It's amazing they can fit all that into a watch that size.
Hi Jenni, Coming from Cairns Australia, love your content. :)
Definitely a treat! Thank you for this!!!!
I’d take the PP for these primary reasons: resale, provenance, prominence, & larger case size. I’m with you reference the lugs of the AL&S. They need to be a bit more trimmed. Both are beautiful/exquisite but I’d lean towards the PP. Nice review.
Stunning pieces!!! That A. LANGE is just amazing 👏🏼
Jenni: Which of these masterpieces is better?
Me: My Casio G Shock doesn’t look too beat up.
Haha I just got my 1st GShock in black and gold. Love or so much I’m wearing it while sleeping !
I think you can wear the Lange upside down (or inside out if you will) and wouldn't feel out of place. So beautiful!
Another fascinating and informative review. I wanted a Patek for some time as my grail watch and hopefully one day will get one. I think the day-date-month display windows the Patek are clearer overall than the larger date with sub-dial arrangement on the ALS. But the Patek 5905R model with the chronograph would be my choice so I'd have the chrono complication too. I like how the second hand of the chronograph can be used as the watch's seconds while the single sub-dial is a 60-minuter counter. It retains the symmetry and visual clarity of the annual calendar.
A grail piece
The Patek is a very beautiful watch... but the Lange dial is simply stunning.
Two beautiful watches that I will never see in person. Thank you for sharing with us mere mortals.
You just travel to Tokyo, there are plenty of them in second hand watch shops down in Ginza shibuya shinjuku ; probably 30% of upper luxury watches in the world can be found there.
On the PP, the font on the date wheel should match the font on the 24-hour dial. Since they don't match, it looks like PP just pulled a generic date wheel out of the parts bin instead of delivering a holistic design.
Both stunning .. Lange most probably but both are beautiful..
Both of these watches great wonderful, thank you for showcasing their Jenni ⏱
Both are a beauty to behold its just a matter of personal preference but im slightly mesmerized by the beauty of Lange 😍
Another very enjoyable and informative video - thank you 😀
Both beautiful watches! Thanks for making this review comparison.
Another great video Jenni! Love the comparison of two of the best from different corners. Lange would be my choice! Love the layout and case design and that micro rotor. Patek has a unique case design, and a beautiful dial too but Lange seems more room and open space to breath!
Preference for the Lange and it's just personal preference but the Patek is gorgeous too
I own a Lange Saxonia Moon Phase Black dial and the Patek Annual calendar. Both are terrific timepieces. The Lange I like for the larger date, not as formal. The Patek has the history and a terrific timepiece, attention to detail on both brands is exceptional. I wear and enjoy both timepieces quite regularly. The brands are different, I don’t have a favorite since both have unique characteristics. That’s why I have them both in my collection.
How can you ask, "Which one is better and then not take a position?
Regarding the Pakek, I would like to see the the day and month windows positioned and framed exactly between the hour batons. I go for the Lange - spectacular.
Lange better movement finishing , case finishing, dial finishing , does not lower standards for entry level models, Designs more cohesive, best looking chronograph movement, more elegant, design more relative to its nation / area of manufacture. More handwork
Amazing review. I don’t know that I could choose one over the other. They in my opinion have their perfect uses. I would go with the Patek for the more special occasions and the A Longe for the more every day. But that being said. I wouldn’t be able to turn either down :)
I can go to an Authorized dealer for A. Lange & Sohne and will see time pieces on display that I can purchase or even ask if I can order other timepieces not on display. I go to a Patek authorised dealer and there is none on display and they tell me I would be lucky to be placed on a waiting list let alone buy a timepiece. The difference between a watch company that only sells to existing and exclusive clients vs a watch company that would genuinely want to sell to a a new potential customer or a person that does not have a history with the brand, walking into a boutique. I choose A. Lange & Sohne every time.
That wasn't my experience in London just this weekend - both boutiques were very welcoming and helpful, though Patek was the only one I went to where I had to make an appointment. Loved their watches very much, but I do prefer the Langes.
For the sake of comparison, styling wise, the Patek 5146R would be a more similar option to Lange Saxonia as both dials have kind of similar layout. However, be it 5205 or 5146, I would take the Saxonia over them any day.
I like them both actually. These ones are fine pieces of art! ❤️
If i had that much money to buy these watches then I would definitely go for Lange. Big Lange fan for their craftsmanship. Although both watches are masterpiece.
Great video. You could have mentioned the retail prices and a quick note on other annual calenders from the same manufacturers. Especially Patek has options for smaller wrists with a complete different design like the 5396 - I love the 5396g-014 with the breguet numbers (it was also made in rose gold but I prefer the grey sunburst dial)
The perfect pair. Mechanically speaking, I imagine the Patek is slightly more difficult to achieve that dial layout, but between these two incredible watches, there is no single winner. It's a win win for either. They're pure art and simply pinnacles in their world.
Patek cannot even get the date indicator to line up properly with the date 1:59
@@Diepvries11 Date indicator? What do you mean?
@@vmfstud5201 The indicator for the date.
@@Diepvries11 I don’t see a date indicator on the Patek
@@vmfstud5201 Do you know how watches work?
I love lange watchs. My favorite lange is rattrapante perpetual calendar. Congrats video
Al & S for me !! Simply beautifully done.
Thanks for your videos, amazing content!
Love both. My biggest complaint with Lange as a brand are the lugs. Their lugs across all lines seem like an afterthought.
I choose the Patek! The smooth flow of the case and the raised and angular look of the seconds is appealing.
So you choose aesthetic vs ALS more precise time keeping ⁉️
Of course : that is the choice of a women being drove away in a Bentley.
I am the type of a Porsche driver wearing ALS 😉
We never discuss about taste and colour : so don’t worry , many people will go for PP
I wasn’t a fan of lange’s automatic movement casebacks 🤷🏻♂️ seem too over the top… but after seeing these shots I’ve changed my mind 😂 never seen one in person but all those different types of finishing and the added platinum mass looks amazing on this video
One of each please❤️
I prefer the A.Lange over the Patek , the dial has a much better layout and overall classic look , the Patek's three squares for date look a bit odd , also for the case back , the Lange looks to be more intricate and as it has a mini rotor you can see more of the works , so if you were to score each front and back , It's 2/0 in favour of the A. Lange Saxonia for me... having said that , I'm actually not keen on any Patek designs to be fair... I think they are an acquired taste... Not for me ... even if I had the funds.. Great review as always Jen..
A Lange is bang for the buck top luxury!
Lange for me, no question. I prefer the dial design and the movement is absolutely stunning. Why did Patek not center the day and month indicators between the hour markers? It looks wrong to me. In the US, we write the date differently, month/day/year, but we’re unusual in that regard (well, and others, too, like not using the metric system). Although I prefer the Lange, the Patek is certainly a fine watch, too.
I love your voice, and Lange watch.
I hope you can review Lnage 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar someday.
Lange for me ,their exhibition case backs are sublime and understated,1815 is the best chrono you can get , thanks
I love the Lange so much! Exquisite!
Forcing me to pick one of these two... I feel like I have been in between the rock and a hard place ! Both of them are dazzling beauty !!!
Both are nice watches. However, the Lange has Zero Reset and Hacking the Patek lacks. Movement finishing on the Lange is also better.
I am choosing the A Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual calendar because its dial is symmetrical, beautiful, and has the practical big date. the three little calendar windows look ugly in the Patek Philippe. I like the Lange transparent case back that shows the beautifully engraved micro-rotor and balanced wheel. The transparent case back of the Patek is beautiful but not more beautiful than the Patek Philippe. I think A Lange and Sohne sound better in French and English than in German.
My pick is the Lange. Beautiful.
I had my own answer right off the bat.
I own an A. Lange & Sohne Langemati. So I am biased. I have always liked my A. Lange & Sohne. I will admit openly that I own a Patek as well. But it is about as basic as a watch can be.
But I will always prefer A. Lange & Sohne.
The Lange is my choice out of these two, although generally speaking I prefer the Lange styling and movements
Predictably the Lange for me, but I’m surprised how close the Patek comes as I’m not usually really into them
You had me at A Lange & Sohne.
Awesome content. Can you review the Omega Deville Tourbillon? I know it's kind of a rare watch to get hold of but would love to hear your take on it. Cheers!