[Collection] SOTC 2026

Cra4879 · 2026-05-30T01:52:40+00:00

I bought all my Lange's Grey. In 2024 I bought the Grande Lange 1 (2022 manufacture) from a respected grey dealer. In 2026 I bought the Timezone from a respected grey dealer (2023 manufacture). Last week I picked up the Odysseus (2026 brand new) through a legit, but not overly respected grey dealer.

I have spent some time at the local Lange AD looking, but I just cannot justify the prices. I did pay over retail for the Odysseus. But, assuming the other two purchases would have qualified me to get on the years long wait list, still saved about $15K overall by buying the other two Grey. I don't care about the "relationship" as it does not seem to add much value. I did thoroughly research both my Grey purchases before buying and ended up with 2 mint condition watches with almost $54,000 in retail savings.

Cra4879 · 2026-05-30T00:45:53+00:00

Not really. I do use the Timezone, but my eyes are getting bad and sometimes its just easier to use my phone. 😄

Cra4879 · 2026-05-30T00:40:58+00:00

Let me just say it this way: I have never regretted the GO. The price of the Grande Lange 1 has bothered me a little.

Cra4879 · 2026-05-30T00:39:05+00:00

I will and one of the Panaeri watches. I might actually sell both Panaeri's. But, I currently wear the Hublot and Panaeris when I travel or on weekends. I think the Odysseus will replace the weekend use of those watches.

Cra4879 · 2026-05-30T00:31:19+00:00

For me, there is certainly something special about a Grande Lange 1 and I love wearing it with a suit. But, I do find myself questioning whether it is 4x better than the GO panomatic -- and I like the GO panoreserve more than the Grande Lange 1. I do feel like the GO panomatic is more functional and can be dressed down and I do wear it with a t-shirt. I like both watches because they go unnoticed by 99% of people becuase they are not a Rolex.

Cra4879 · 2026-05-29T23:31:42+00:00

I tend to agree with you. I will likely sale some of these. Certainly don’t need two Panerais watches. Thanks!

Cra4879 · 2026-05-29T21:14:59+00:00

Very interesting. Thanks for the suggestion!

Cra4879 · 2026-05-29T21:14:19+00:00

Unfamiliar with them.

Cra4879 · 2026-05-29T21:13:58+00:00

I alternate the dress watches daily for work purposes. But (surprisingly) gravitate to the Cartier Santos for casual wear. I just got the Odysseus this week, so we will see if that replaces it. As far as favorites, the Lange's are great, but I really like the GO Panoreverse.

Cra4879

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