My least favorite style of watches, it’s just dress watches with THAT amount of “restraint” is too subtle for my senses. But Vacheron dial is something special. I would chose Vacheron out of them 3. Patek second, and zi germans take third.
Agreed that dial is just stunning and that's my favourite rose engine design to boot but the lange beats the patek for me personally. I'm not really drawn to minimal design dress watches I'm more breguet classique engraved dials and blued hands 👌
The dial of the Vacheron Constantin is so-out-of-this-universe! Probably the deepest optical zoom watchfinder ever applied to a detail. And it´s still perfect!
I come to a channel for an interesting videoabout watches, I finish that video, I enjoy it, and in the end I go. But then I come to watchfinder and I find: a crystal clear storytelling, a calming tone of voice, simple but wonderful shots that really emphasize the focus on the watch, and here and there some pieces of horological history... Well, in the end, I stay.
Tom The Fish FP Journe makes 900 watches per year., Debuthune make 150, MB&F in the low double digits, same with LF. We are talking apples to oranges. The level of artisanal skill required to make 50,000 (Patek) or even 30,000 (AP) watches is astronomical. The independents are amazing but it’s like comparing small batch chips to Doritos. Somehow you can’t stop eating the Doritos. The financial backing of both AP and Patek is strong. The independents operate on a shoestring budget. They are much more vulnerable than the big guys. Any market turn will be the end of them. That’s why so few stay independent. Like FP Journe (20% owned by Channel). And I don’t blame them for seeking help. Let’s hope they all stick around for our lifetime.
No need to say “most finest”. Just “finest”. Thought I’d just give that free English lesson despite it potentially making me look like a dick. No need to thank me.
If you care about appearance VC wins but I would say Lange is more special - a second to none as a unit. PS: I wasn't surprise the video actually does not feature a Calatrava (if you know, you know).
If I was parting with my money for these gorgeous watches it would be 1. ALS there’s just something so desirable it can’t be explained. 2. VC, that dial, of that dial 3. PP it’s gorgeous but the other two just have more character to me.
A. Lange & Sohne is not at the level of AP nor should it be considered. A. Lange & Sohne are a new revival brand and they have a ways to go before they can be part of the prestige given to the other brands. Even Rolex and JLC do not get included and they make fantastic sports and dress watches.
@@bighands69 agreed, the real holy trinity should probably be Patek, VC, and JLC - I’d prefer Breguet, but the holy trinity is really meant for Swiss watches anyway
When one thinks of an instance that evokes unreasonable desire, one must look no further than the ALS. From the plan view there is true not much to remark about the dial, thus gathers no to little attention in a crowd of non watch enthusiasts yet gather so much in company of watch fanatics. The reason for the purchase must be the unimaginable magnitude of confidence and motivation the piece drowns you in.
You asked to name the brands we want to see featured? For me it's VC, Patek and Lange. So i think, this video is perfect for my taste. This 3 watches are soooooo beautiful 👍😃😃🤩
For me it's the A.L&S, the dial reflects light like smooth silk and the movement on the back is just perfect in my opinion. The other watches are great of course, but the A.L&S takes the crown here imo
I think it's a very underrated brand, as ridiculous as it may sound. I see a lot of people saying that VC doesn't deserve to be a part of the Holy Trinity, but I think they deserve more than any other brand. No single watch gets all the attention there, everything from the Overseas to the American 1921 is equally important. Geneva Seal all around. And the brand doesn't force buyers to get the most expensive versions of a new watch by releasing the previous metals first. No, steel is released first or at the same time as the other metals. Such a good brand. Deserves a lot more love.
The main issue with A. Lange watches lies in their servicing. I purchased a Saxonia (105.025) in the late 90s and had it serviced twice by a professional who wasn't authorized, as there were few authorized dealers in my area at that time, 20 years ago. When the Lange boutique opened near my town a few years ago, I decided to have the watch serviced there. After a 2-month wait, I received a quote for 4000 Euro because they stated that since the watch had been serviced by a third party, they needed to replace the parts, and the regular repair fee did not apply. I own watches from AP, Rolex, Patek, and Piaget, some of which have been in my family for over 50 years. When brought in for service, none of them have cost more than 2000 Euro to service or repair. While I'm willing to pay more for quality watches, charging 4000 Euro to repair a perfectly functional timepiece (which was purchased for 12,000 Euro) is unreasonable. It feels like an attempt to extract excessive money from customers through after-sales service. I've also heard similar horror stories from others who were charged 5000 Euro to service a Lange 1. Frankly, I hope A. Lange will reconsider their service policy. Meanwhile, I'll avoid their services and caution others against getting trapped in a similar situation to mine.
This review came in good time. I was deciding between the Lange, PP and VC last month. After much research and seeing them in person, I went with this particular VC and couldn't be happier. Worth noting that the VC guilloche dial is also 18k gold. I may be biased but my preference would be in the order of: 1. VC (Yup the dial, movement, finishing, history) 2. Lange (I still preferred a Manual wound Lange and that's where it shines) 3. PP (Never a fan of their dials but I do like PP's movement)
Agreed. Audemars only really has the Royal Oak (and its variants) at this point. They've killed off most of their historical lines. Either JLC, Lange, or Breguet should take the spot.
@@flyingphoenix113 with all due respect to Breguet and JLC but A. Lange & Söhne had already taken the spot... I mean look at the Datograph Perpetual , it's the best watch on sale today according to many watch connoisseurs.
@@raedsakly2463, a Trinity spot in the 21st century has to be taken by a cohesive brand, not just a single watch lineup/series. I think the defining verdict on if or if not Lange can take a grail position is going to be the performance of their new sports watch, since sports/dive watches now account for a massive percentage of both sales and percieved brand identity (again, look at AP. The only reason they got the spot in the first place is because of just how influential the Royal Oak has been).
None of what A. Lange & Sohne does is better than Patek nor has the history of movement developments. A. Lange & Sohne is a stunning watch but cannot be compared to Patek on any level. Patek has been around for since 1839 with no interruptions and they remained privately owned. A. Lange & Sohne is a rival brand with the highest quality in watch making and hopefully they keep growing slowly and gently.
ALS may not have the history like Patek, but they definitely have similar pedigree. One great example of a movement they themselves developed that Patek, to my knowledge, has not is the Zeitwerk and Triple Split movements. Especially the Zeitwerk.
The Vacheron, going away. The guilloche is sooo crisp. Amazing. The back of the Lange looks better than the front. Cold and sparse. On the other hand, the Patek looks overwrought. 3 tracks of indices??? Annoying! The level of craft in all 3: a joy.
If I could pick just one brand for my entire collection, I’d pick Vacheron. Love both the others, but VC has such gorgeous watches across the board. The Historiques and Overseas lines are both amazing, and the Traditionelle line has some gems too.
@@misteratoz great picks, Lange has a solid lineup too. I’ve never been a big zeitwerk fan, but the entire Lange 1 line has some of the best dial design. I like Richard Lange and 1815s more than saxonias in general but also wonderful pieces. I’m also totally in love with the odysseus. Complicated lange like double and triple split chronographs are masterpieces
I love all three, but I feel that the Saxonia Thin is more in this realm than the Saxonia. If I had the cash to choose any of these, I'd put it toward the Saxonia Thin.
For me this is the holy trinity with no AP I'd probably replace patek with FP Journe aswell just my opinion of course 😁 ALS is hands down the king of watchmaking at the moment by a country mile. Again just my humble opinion 😁
I would add another higher level trinity with FP journe, Franck Muller and JLC. On the other trinity, AP gets a boot and VC goes in All in my opinion anyway
replacing patek with journe, or frank muller imo is an insult.. there are some reason why PP, AP, and VC are the holy trinity of watches. one of them is history/heritage. clearly journey and fm that founded in 90ish have no heritage at all.
@@stigsstupidcousin3102 like I said it's purely my humble opinion but for me if you want to stay at the top of the pile and soak up the accolades then you have to up your game and be better than everybody else around you.,which I just dont think they are anymore . You cant live off your name forever. FP JOURNE is next level it makes no difference when he started making watches hes a watchmaking genius for me personally. And still just my humble opinion 😁👍
VC has a special place in my heart (particularly the Patrimony line)- the blood races a little when I see the VC cross. Recently, I've taken a mistress in the Lange, though I can't decide if I like the Saxonia line or Lange 1 line better. When the Patek walks by, I will definitely lower my sunglasses and take a long look as it walks away... phew!
I couldn’t understand how this channel could be so consistently refined and polished in its presentation. Then I learned that Watchfinder is owned by Richemont. The owner of VC and Lange, among others.
Yes they are.. they also own cartier, JLC, panerai and IWC along with a few more power brands.. I remember them as a single pre owned specialist (appointment only ) in maidstone, Kent (UK). Bought a few pre owned and a few new watches there many years ago. Good old days when the service was impeccable!!! Look at them now...
Out of the three, it is the Vacheron I find the most aesthetically pleasing. Incidentally, Vacheron guarantee they will repair your watch, whatever the year it was made. You can pass it down to your son or daughter and rest assured he or she will be able to enjoy it when the time comes. I chose a VC Patrimony in white gold.
Anyone enthusiastic about watchmaking would be lying if he doesn’t appreciate a Lange. Aesthetically I am a fan of the 8 shape design of Jacquet Droz but speaking of finer details Lange is best of the best. Other channels pale in comparison with how narration is done here in this channel. Marvelous.
@Tom The Fish JLC's finishing doesn't suck like he/she said, but it's true that they have been tad bit "lazy" lately. Patek too, if I'm honest, but to a lesser extent. Some decades ago I'd agree with you wholeheartedly, but at their current state they can't be compared to those three. It wouldn't be fair.
@Tom The Fish jlc has the worst dial printing and finishing out of all the high end brands. The letters look like they have been printed straight out of a word document, it's incredibly cheap looking up close. I bought a used master control sector dial because I like vintage watches and like the aesthetic, but was thoroughly disappointed and sold it within 6 months. The two tone finish was uneven up close and the movement ran inconsistently throughout the time I owned it, so much for the 1000 hour control. It actually had to be sent back to jlc for reregulation because of its free sprung balance. And it's not just my own experience, many people on forums have also complained about the general lack of quality control of the brand. I would not recommend most jlcs (with the exception of the Reverso) below the duometre because that part of their product line you're essentially getting a glorified mass produced watch. At that price point rolexes are a much better choice, being more reliable and better built, with honestly no loss on movement finishing.
Out of these 3 watchmakers I'd in 99% of situations choose A. Lange & Söhne just as the next guy. But for that dial Vacheron Constanin is the clear winner for me and the example of the 1%. I also think that a proper watch is hand-wound so that gives it some extra credit while I also really dislike the date windows so that's what disqualifies the Patek Philippe for me
Do I have to decide? I want all three. Now I just have to sell all my possessions and one of my kidneys and I will be halfway to affording one of them.
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The best kind of porn......
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@@purplefabian I reported them. Don't worry you will never see something this graphic again.
Almost every other time, I'm with A. Lange. but between these particular 3 I think I have to go with the Vacheron. That dial is just exquisite.
My least favorite style of watches, it’s just dress watches with THAT amount of “restraint” is too subtle for my senses. But Vacheron dial is something special. I would chose Vacheron out of them 3. Patek second, and zi germans take third.
Agreed that dial is just stunning and that's my favourite rose engine design to boot but the lange beats the patek for me personally.
I'm not really drawn to minimal design dress watches I'm more breguet classique engraved dials and blued hands 👌
Jonni Salvin I personally love Breguet. Also Arnold&Son offers stunning watches at reasonable prices, that you can actually find and purchase
Thank you for typing my thoughts for me.
I feel you. It's just so hard to get over the back of the A.Lange
The patterned dial of the VC is mesmerising. All three are very special
AL91 not to mention the way he filmed it.. I literally felt lost and like I was inside the watch ... Just amazing.
Is there any video of manufacturing of that dial pattern? I would love to find out how it is done. Thank you.
@@TomLoupeznik search for Jouchan Benzinger, he does great guilloche on his watches
The real holy trinity has finally been revealed !
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Yeah the A. Lange & Sohne
That would be true except the Holy Trinity have to be Swiss.
@@goldcds who said that? 😁
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The dial of the Vacheron Constantin is so-out-of-this-universe! Probably the deepest optical zoom watchfinder ever applied to a detail. And it´s still perfect!
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Vacheron for the winner this time. That dial is so crispy oh my goooodddd
Andrew Secondo Agreed!
Stop being fanboys.
Can't agree more !!
Agreed. Im still amazed at the lettering appliqué on top of the guilloché. The Patek looks like a peasant watch compared to the other two.
I come to a channel for an interesting videoabout watches, I finish that video, I enjoy it, and in the end I go. But then I come to watchfinder and I find: a crystal clear storytelling, a calming tone of voice, simple but wonderful shots that really emphasize the focus on the watch, and here and there some pieces of horological history... Well, in the end, I stay.
AP officially kicked from the Holy Trinity. :)
@Tom The Fish I totally disagree with you on PP. They represent the best of horology. However no one knows what's coming in the future.
@Tom The Fish PP dead in 20 Years ??? I am pretty pretty sure the Nautilus is outselling the Royal Oak at the moment.
AP is not here because it's over ALS, VC and PP. AP save the Swiss watch industry, is not the best, it's the ONE.
PD: Only ALS didn't copy Royal Oak.
Tom The Fish FP Journe makes 900 watches per year., Debuthune make 150, MB&F in the low double digits, same with LF. We are talking apples to oranges. The level of artisanal skill required to make 50,000 (Patek) or even 30,000 (AP) watches is astronomical. The independents are amazing but it’s like comparing small batch chips to Doritos. Somehow you can’t stop eating the Doritos. The financial backing of both AP and Patek is strong. The independents operate on a shoestring budget. They are much more vulnerable than the big guys. Any market turn will be the end of them. That’s why so few stay independent. Like FP Journe (20% owned by Channel). And I don’t blame them for seeking help.
Let’s hope they all stick around for our lifetime.
@Tom The Fish "Ok zoomer" Can't you say something else? What an annoying person you are.
“Narration” at its most finest...this guy deserves an Oscar alongside Sir David A.
He likes watches a little too much. But I like it
No need to say “most finest”. Just “finest”. Thought I’d just give that free English lesson despite it potentially making me look like a dick. No need to thank me.
His delivery makes me want to puke and his psycho-babble is utter bullshit.
@@summerrr1 indeed something worth pointing out. It's putting 2 extremes, superlative forms of adjectives together; it's an itch we need to reach.
He might be A.I. lol
“Sometimes cozy and sweet is nice, sometimes it’s better to have something that bites back.” I’m wet.
I was reading comments while watching the video and I read your comment exactly when it was said in the video, felt wierd hahah
If you care about appearance VC wins but I would say Lange is more special - a second to none as a unit. PS: I wasn't surprise the video actually does not feature a Calatrava (if you know, you know).
If I was parting with my money for these gorgeous watches it would be
1. ALS there’s just something so desirable it can’t be explained.
2. VC, that dial, of that dial
3. PP it’s gorgeous but the other two just have more character to me.
PP has way too much unnecessary junk on the dial. Immediate deal killer.
Acesuprol 2107 rather the opposite actually. Patek is by far the mainstream normie choice.
My same thoughts, though I'd be happy to have any of them...
A. Lange & Sohne is on my list to get at some point but it is not at the level that the trinity of watches are at.
If you’re going to shorten the name, please call it Lange and not ALS...
This guy can literally commentate a potato on a couch and still, it will be interesting
Am I the only one that thinks Patek Phillippe can't nearly hold up with the other brands? Not just this watch but a lot of their models.
PP just too fuzzy for me and the VC is the champion here, however, the A&S's movement leave others in dust!
VC for the dial, Lange for the movement and the back, PP for the Logo and jacking up the price😂
Yeah the Lange and Vacheron got the Patek beat in this one I think
Can I denounce Watchfinder for posting pornography?
I thought Porn was not allowed on RUclips. Am drooling over that A. Lange
As always, a lesson in storytelling. The video, the script, the delivery are just as exquisite as the watches.
A. Lange & Söhne all the way!
Finally the real Worthy Holy Trinity without AP
Cuz of the Royal oak?
@@VictorUlgenes Yes cuz the only notable AP is the Royal Oak
AP is a one trick pony
A. Lange & Sohne is not at the level of AP nor should it be considered. A. Lange & Sohne are a new revival brand and they have a ways to go before they can be part of the prestige given to the other brands.
Even Rolex and JLC do not get included and they make fantastic sports and dress watches.
@@bighands69 agreed, the real holy trinity should probably be Patek, VC, and JLC - I’d prefer Breguet, but the holy trinity is really meant for Swiss watches anyway
A. Lange all day long!
The Lange is perfection ... although I prefer the absolute minimalism of the Saxonia Thin.
That VC is just the best but I still would buy the Lange lol
Its like choosing between Miss World, Miss Universe and one of the Victoria Secret models...
Well, that's easy - Victoria's Secret without a second of hesitation. Not sure about these three watches.
Hah! Good one!)))
@@thenewexeptor have you seen Victoria Secret recently?! lol
It doesnt really matter what the question is. The answer is always Adolf Lange und Söhne
nope
Me the Lange, so breathtaking, flip it around and see the movement incredible craftsmanship and beauty, that is why I own a Lange
Honestly in this situation I say the patek and vacheron have to much gong on. As always the German takes the simple approach and executes it perfectly
I couldn't agree with you more and for this reason, the ALS is my grail watch. It executes everything absolutely perfectly
When one thinks of an instance that evokes unreasonable desire, one must look no further than the ALS. From the plan view there is true not much to remark about the dial, thus gathers no to little attention in a crowd of non watch enthusiasts yet gather so much in company of watch fanatics. The reason for the purchase must be the unimaginable magnitude of confidence and motivation the piece drowns you in.
VC is amazing
You asked to name the brands we want to see featured? For me it's VC, Patek and Lange. So i think, this video is perfect for my taste. This 3 watches are soooooo beautiful 👍😃😃🤩
For me it's the A.L&S, the dial reflects light like smooth silk and the movement on the back is just perfect in my opinion. The other watches are great of course, but the A.L&S takes the crown here imo
The more I understand VC, the more I like them.
I discovered VC in 2013, was in Selfridges with the Mrs. Saw a Patrimony in a revolving display case, mesmerising!
I think it's a very underrated brand, as ridiculous as it may sound.
I see a lot of people saying that VC doesn't deserve to be a part of the Holy Trinity, but I think they deserve more than any other brand. No single watch gets all the attention there, everything from the Overseas to the American 1921 is equally important. Geneva Seal all around. And the brand doesn't force buyers to get the most expensive versions of a new watch by releasing the previous metals first. No, steel is released first or at the same time as the other metals.
Such a good brand. Deserves a lot more love.
Please elaborate
The scripting. The macro. The voice. This is one of the best videos ever.
Lange is always slightly ahead of the curve
The main issue with A. Lange watches lies in their servicing. I purchased a Saxonia (105.025) in the late 90s and had it serviced twice by a professional who wasn't authorized, as there were few authorized dealers in my area at that time, 20 years ago. When the Lange boutique opened near my town a few years ago, I decided to have the watch serviced there. After a 2-month wait, I received a quote for 4000 Euro because they stated that since the watch had been serviced by a third party, they needed to replace the parts, and the regular repair fee did not apply. I own watches from AP, Rolex, Patek, and Piaget, some of which have been in my family for over 50 years. When brought in for service, none of them have cost more than 2000 Euro to service or repair. While I'm willing to pay more for quality watches, charging 4000 Euro to repair a perfectly functional timepiece (which was purchased for 12,000 Euro) is unreasonable. It feels like an attempt to extract excessive money from customers through after-sales service. I've also heard similar horror stories from others who were charged 5000 Euro to service a Lange 1. Frankly, I hope A. Lange will reconsider their service policy. Meanwhile, I'll avoid their services and caution others against getting trapped in a similar situation to mine.
I am such a fan of Lange dear god it’s stunning
All are amazing but my pick is the ALS of course. VC over the Patek but I would certainly wouldn’t mind having any of them :)
if you’re going to shorten the name, please call it Lange and not ALS...
They are all utilitarian works of art.
I think the VC is most stunning out of these 3...that dial and movement architecture are just perfect. Really great comparison video.
This review came in good time. I was deciding between the Lange, PP and VC last month. After much research and seeing them in person, I went with this particular VC and couldn't be happier. Worth noting that the VC guilloche dial is also 18k gold.
I may be biased but my preference would be in the order of:
1. VC (Yup the dial, movement, finishing, history)
2. Lange (I still preferred a Manual wound Lange and that's where it shines)
3. PP (Never a fan of their dials but I do like PP's movement)
Very rarely does a Patek come across less appealing, but this time, it's fallen into the shadows a bit for me against the other two
Audemars Piguet code 11.59: "Am I a joke to you?"
Watch industry: "Yes"
No competition lange always wins
Think I love A. Lange more.
Please review a $5 watch from Aliexpress for april fools
When he called the Saxonia the “SUV of the bunch” I laughed out loud hahaha
Wow...just wow...the Saxonia gave me goosebumps
I still have my Lange automatic from 1966 25 rubis incablock steel case and running perfect 👍
This in my opinion is the holy trinity of watch brands
Agreed. Audemars only really has the Royal Oak (and its variants) at this point. They've killed off most of their historical lines. Either JLC, Lange, or Breguet should take the spot.
@@flyingphoenix113 with all due respect to Breguet and JLC but A. Lange & Söhne had already taken the spot... I mean look at the Datograph Perpetual , it's the best watch on sale today according to many watch connoisseurs.
@@raedsakly2463, a Trinity spot in the 21st century has to be taken by a cohesive brand, not just a single watch lineup/series. I think the defining verdict on if or if not Lange can take a grail position is going to be the performance of their new sports watch, since sports/dive watches now account for a massive percentage of both sales and percieved brand identity (again, look at AP. The only reason they got the spot in the first place is because of just how influential the Royal Oak has been).
@@flyingphoenix113 My holy trinity is:
1 - A. Lange and Söhne
2 - Patek Philippe
3 - JLC
Honourable mentions:
F. P Journe
IWC
Breguet
@@raedsakly2463 JLC is a shell of what it once was
All gorgeous watches. Personally, I love the simplicity and class of a Breguet. But between the three here, Lange would be my first choice.
That close up on VC dial was unreal. So gorgeous but the buttery smooth aesthetic of the Lange done it for me.
ALS’s dial reminds me of Paul Allen’s business card, “the tasteful thickness of it”.
I started off admiring the Patek and ended up falling in love with the Vacheron .........................its just so beautiful
Vc is the best looking watch
This would be perfection: Case of the Patek, Dial of the Vacheron, with the Lange movement.
HamSamich9 I agree! Imagine a collaboration!
Case of Lange, movement by Patek would be better
None of what A. Lange & Sohne does is better than Patek nor has the history of movement developments.
A. Lange & Sohne is a stunning watch but cannot be compared to Patek on any level. Patek has been around for since 1839 with no interruptions and they remained privately owned.
A. Lange & Sohne is a rival brand with the highest quality in watch making and hopefully they keep growing slowly and gently.
ALS may not have the history like Patek, but they definitely have similar pedigree. One great example of a movement they themselves developed that Patek, to my knowledge, has not is the Zeitwerk and Triple Split movements. Especially the Zeitwerk.
@@hamsamich9 if you’re going to shorten the name, please call it Lange and not ALS...
The Vacheron, going away. The guilloche is sooo crisp. Amazing.
The back of the Lange looks better than the front. Cold and sparse.
On the other hand, the Patek looks overwrought. 3 tracks of indices??? Annoying!
The level of craft in all 3: a joy.
Still no Blancpain's, surely they deserve a review given the complication of the rare 1735 ???
Love my BlancPain
Vacheron dial is tops but Lange movement more beautiful.
Well, I’ve made my choice. Own a Saxonia since shortly after its introduction. Pure beauty.
a strip of platinum as rotor weight... such luxurious yet german thing to do
No Seiko 5? Without it this is not pure class. My bits are not chuffed.
Okay, Ciao.
r/watchescirclejerk is leaking badly lmao.
The dial on the Vacheron does it for me but nobody gussy’s up a movement like A Lange & söhne. The intricacy and detail takes my breathe away
If I could pick just one brand for my entire collection, I’d pick Vacheron. Love both the others, but VC has such gorgeous watches across the board. The Historiques and Overseas lines are both amazing, and the Traditionelle line has some gems too.
Lange zeitwerk, double split, Lange 1 perpetual, saxonia copper blue for me..
@@misteratoz great picks, Lange has a solid lineup too. I’ve never been a big zeitwerk fan, but the entire Lange 1 line has some of the best dial design. I like Richard Lange and 1815s more than saxonias in general but also wonderful pieces. I’m also totally in love with the odysseus. Complicated lange like double and triple split chronographs are masterpieces
The patek looks cheap somehow. I've always swayed toward Lange but this time the Vach wins. It's just stunning.
737Speedster - I honestly think that the PP kind of disqualifies itself due to the similarity of hour and minute hand.
sorry, but 1 watch is missing here.... "Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel"
Gabi Massi its nice
I love all three, but I feel that the Saxonia Thin is more in this realm than the Saxonia. If I had the cash to choose any of these, I'd put it toward the Saxonia Thin.
One of the best episodes yet! You guys took it to the next level! Superb micro shots!
I will have a Saxonia Dual time one day.....
For me this is the holy trinity with no AP I'd probably replace patek with FP Journe aswell just my opinion of course 😁 ALS is hands down the king of watchmaking at the moment by a country mile.
Again just my humble opinion 😁
I would add another higher level trinity with FP journe, Franck Muller and JLC.
On the other trinity, AP gets a boot and VC goes in
All in my opinion anyway
Agreed; VC, Lange, and Journe are today's Holy Trinity.
replacing patek with journe, or frank muller imo is an insult.. there are some reason why PP, AP, and VC are the holy trinity of watches. one of them is history/heritage. clearly journey and fm that founded in 90ish have no heritage at all.
@@stigsstupidcousin3102 like I said it's purely my humble opinion but for me if you want to stay at the top of the pile and soak up the accolades then you have to up your game and be better than everybody else around you.,which I just dont think they are anymore .
You cant live off your name forever.
FP JOURNE is next level it makes no difference when he started making watches hes a watchmaking genius for me personally.
And still just my humble opinion 😁👍
VC has a special place in my heart (particularly the Patrimony line)- the blood races a little when I see the VC cross. Recently, I've taken a mistress in the Lange, though I can't decide if I like the Saxonia line or Lange 1 line better. When the Patek walks by, I will definitely lower my sunglasses and take a long look as it walks away... phew!
Wtf lmao
I do usually prefer Lange but I gotta go with Patek on this one. I just love that dial
Please do one with A Lange 1815 chronograph (black dial, yellow gold) against its respective rival(s) (on top of my head is patek)
I couldn’t understand how this channel could be so consistently refined and polished in its presentation. Then I learned that Watchfinder is owned by Richemont. The owner of VC and Lange, among others.
Why do you think they have so many “Unworn, nearly new” items for sale. Watch finder is Richemont’s outlet store.
Yes they are.. they also own cartier, JLC, panerai and IWC along with a few more power brands.. I remember them as a single pre owned specialist (appointment only ) in maidstone, Kent (UK). Bought a few pre owned and a few new watches there many years ago. Good old days when the service was impeccable!!! Look at them now...
Amalgamation... today's $10 word! 😏
The Vacheron is to die for! 😍😍😍
Out of the three, it is the Vacheron I find the most aesthetically pleasing. Incidentally, Vacheron guarantee they will repair your watch, whatever the year it was made. You can pass it down to your son or daughter and rest assured he or she will be able to enjoy it when the time comes. I chose a VC Patrimony in white gold.
VC wins this round. A watch fit for kings.
Vacheron Constantin is the most elegant , for a dress watch, in the top 3, its's special..
This is implicitly a white man's watch channel. Class, western civ, our innovation, our style. Funny to see others simp for everything we create.
Surprisingly I would go with Vacheron Constantin out of these three choices.
Anyone enthusiastic about watchmaking would be lying if he doesn’t appreciate a Lange. Aesthetically I am a fan of the 8 shape design of Jacquet Droz but speaking of finer details Lange is best of the best. Other channels pale in comparison with how narration is done here in this channel. Marvelous.
I like the VC the most but these are all breathtakingly beautiful
Awesome to see someone subtly proclaim that the big three are actually Patek, Vacheron, and Lange...Royal Oaks aside of course.
Need a JLC small seconds in there, the watchmakers watchmaker ;)
Nope, jlcs finishing sucks
Indeed
@Tom The Fish JLC's finishing doesn't suck like he/she said, but it's true that they have been tad bit "lazy" lately. Patek too, if I'm honest, but to a lesser extent.
Some decades ago I'd agree with you wholeheartedly, but at their current state they can't be compared to those three. It wouldn't be fair.
@Tom The Fish jlc has the worst dial printing and finishing out of all the high end brands. The letters look like they have been printed straight out of a word document, it's incredibly cheap looking up close. I bought a used master control sector dial because I like vintage watches and like the aesthetic, but was thoroughly disappointed and sold it within 6 months. The two tone finish was uneven up close and the movement ran inconsistently throughout the time I owned it, so much for the 1000 hour control. It actually had to be sent back to jlc for reregulation because of its free sprung balance. And it's not just my own experience, many people on forums have also complained about the general lack of quality control of the brand. I would not recommend most jlcs (with the exception of the Reverso) below the duometre because that part of their product line you're essentially getting a glorified mass produced watch. At that price point rolexes are a much better choice, being more reliable and better built, with honestly no loss on movement finishing.
No. Just no. I’ve owned JLC; movements aren’t remotely in the same league.
Out of these 3 watchmakers I'd in 99% of situations choose A. Lange & Söhne just as the next guy. But for that dial Vacheron Constanin is the clear winner for me and the example of the 1%. I also think that a proper watch is hand-wound so that gives it some extra credit while I also really dislike the date windows so that's what disqualifies the Patek Philippe for me
The only video's on RUclips I can watch a second and third time without any problem...
5296 is a best! Nice video mate
another masterpiece of a vídeo!
we love the story's as well as. watches...
I really don't know how or why, but I feel that the A lange und söhne has something really special to it.
I usually prefer Lange, but that VC's dial had me this time..
VC front and AL&S back, is there such a thing?
"date window is useful when you're old and memory fade away"
Man I'm 20 and I look at my watch for the Day - Date more then for the time.
Do I have to decide? I want all three. Now I just have to sell all my possessions and one of my kidneys and I will be halfway to affording one of them.
I got the chance to try on that VC in Mall of Emirates Dubai and it really is the perfect watch.
Yep, the German wins by far 👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ “Perfect” 😘
Vacherom dial micro-shot of guilloché is overwhelming beauty👌🏻
Gorgeous line up of wristies...all 3 are splendid.
For me, one of only a few times that the PP comes last. VC for me please