The Patek features a handsome and on-trend navy blue dial with crisp white markings. Contemporary Blue versus traditional blackĪgain, the colour and styling of the dials underline the distinct mood of both watches. ![]() The response of the chronograph pushers is excellent in both cases, although the Lange is out-of-this-world perfect. However, the entire MONOCHROME team agrees that the handling of the pushers on the Lange is ‘sublime’, probably the smoothest on the market today.Ĭonclusion: With its flyback chronograph function and precisely jumping minutes counter, the Lange offers more functionality than the Patek. As you would expect from names like Patek and Lange, the response of the pushers is buttery smooth. Patek uses small, vintage piston-style pushers while Lange relies on larger, more subtle rectangular pushers. Another extra feature of the Lange is the precisely jumping minute counter in the sub-dial just below 3 o’clock that advances in 1-minute increments when the chrono is running.Īs mentioned, the style of the pushers is radically different on both watches. The Lange is also a traditional column-wheel chronograph but with the extra functionality of being a flyback chronograph (combining the stop, reset and restart in one single operation allowing instant consecutive timings). Fitted with the same in-house manual-winding movement as its predecessor – calibre CH 29-535 PS – the Patek is a traditional column-wheel chronograph activated by two pushers on the side of the case. 5172G was introduced in March 2019 to replace the longstanding and much-loved ref. The Lange is more stately, more traditional, and has a heftier, more opulent presence. The weight of both watches is reassuringly luxurious.Ĭonclusion: Although the Patek is larger all round, it sits flatter on the wrist than the Lange and exudes a sportier, intentionally retro character. Reminiscent of Art Deco styling, the three-stepped lugs consolidate the vintage vibe of the watch and attenuate the dimensions of the watch.Ĭase material plays an enormous role in the personality of a watch and the choice of 18k white gold for Patek’s chronograph is by far a sportier choice than the opulent 18k pink gold chosen for the Lange. It does not store any personal data.Another salient feature that had Patek fans going wobbly at the knees are those fabulous tiered lugs. ![]() The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ![]() ![]() Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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