Patek Philippe or Lange? A Luxury Watch Recommendation
While cars can be a status symbol, watches not only reflect one's status but also their taste.
Cars and watches are often considered men's favourite possessions. Luxury cars are a common sight on the streets, but owning a million-dollar watch is becoming increasingly rare.
When one has $150,000 budget and desires a high-end watch, top brands such as Patek Philippe and Lange are often the first choice. The brand represents the quality and recognition of the watch.
Patek Philippe, known as the world's 'king of watches', has the absolute right to speak in the field of complicated watches. With a budget of $150,000, one can purchase the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Watch
5327R-001, which inherits all the traditions of Patek Philippe for the perpetual calendar function. The dial has a classic and even layout, with a 39mm case made of 18K rose gold. The hands and scales are also made of 18K gold, giving the watch an advanced and durable appearance. The subdial at the 3 o'clock position displays 1, 2, 3, 4, and is used for the flat leap year display. The watch is equipped with the Cal.240 Q automatic mechanical movement, which has a power reserve of 48 hours, and is waterproof up to 30 meters. This watch is one of the Patek Philippe complication watches that are still available.
The Patek Philippe 5990/1R-001 is a popular sports watch with a 40.5 mm blue sunburst dial featuring horizontal reliefs and three-dimensional hour markers. The luminescent-coated pink gold baton hands add to its appeal. This new model combines three popular complications: a self-winding flyback chronograph, an easy-to-use travel time (dual time zone display), and a date display synchronized with local time. The watch has an overall thickness of 12.53 mm and is water-resistant up to 120 meters. It is powered by the CH 28520 C FUS caliber and has a power reserve of 45-55 hours. Currently priced at RMB 1057900, Jay-Z owns this 5990/1R-001 watch along with several other high-value timepieces.
Let's now explore what Lange has to offer after examining the Patek Philippe.
Firstly, we have the classic LANGE 1, the Lange 345.056. This is a complicated watch that features a perpetual calendar. Retaining the highly recognizable off-center dial of its predecessor, the classic golden ratio dial, this watch features a distinctive outer month ring, a moon phase display with day/night indication, and a large date aperture. The dial is unique and superb, yet not crowded or cumbersome. The watch is powered by the newly upgraded self-winding Lange caliber L021.3. The watch dial comes in two colours: business grey and salmon, which is aesthetically pleasing.
For the new ZEITWERK DATE, Lange has included a circular date display that encircles the entire dial. A small coloured segment beneath the date advances one step at midnight, moving the one-month date ring around the dial in a complete circle. The design presented a challenge for ZEITWERK due to the constraints of the large numerals and attention-grabbing dial with attached time bridge, making it difficult to add a traditional date display. However, this innovative design not only solves the problem but also complements ZEITWERK's unique and charming design.
The 44.2 mm case is crafted in 18K white gold, and Lange's signature case polish design is highly recognizable. The ZEITWERK DATE is known for its distinctive 'owl' dial layout on a solid grey silver dial. Its hand-wound caliber L043.8 has a well-organized structure, featuring a patented constant force escapement that provides even power to the balance. Additionally, a minute-by-minute power supply is used to switch the jumping displays of the three discs.
