£2,000 Nomos vs £8,000 Jaeger LeCoultre vs £80,000 A. Lange & Söhne | Watchfinder & Co.

A mechanical watch can cost less than £1,000, and a mechanical watch can also cost more than £100,000. For something so small, can there really be such a difference to warrant such a disparity in cost? To answer that question, we've assembled a group of three watches-starting with this Nomos Glashütte-and we're going to see just how much value you get by comparing it to one of these: a matchstick.
Featured Watches:
Nomos Glashütte Club Automat Datum 774
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 1368420
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Langematik Perpetual 310.025
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At 5:1 on the A. Lange, I finally found an imperfection. Then I realized it was a scratch on my iPad ....

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So happy to see a Nomos on this channel!

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That is watchporn and a great in-depth experience and understanding about how watches witch on the first look are similar still are so different. How did Charles Eames say: the details are not the details, they make the design.

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[@yoshyoka]

The quality of the Nomos is astonishing for its price: there are several watches which cost 5 times as much and cannot compare in quality. I see a bright future for this company.

[@Oozywolf]

The A. Lange & Söhne is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. Maybe someday... Also excellent writing while discussing the details of it. Some of the best work on this channel, and that's not a compliment that should be taken lightly.

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Oozywolf Agree. Pure poetry.

[@watchfinder]

Appreciate that, thank you.

[@Madmanmarque]

Excellent response.

[@jayjones9125]

Amazing prose. The aesthetics of engineering laid out. Under magnification, the high end watch is both a machine and a museum.

[@bighands69]

They are not at the same level as Patek but are clearly at the same price point.

[@thatsbod1041]

Great job! You set out to do what you said you would in comments in earlier vids - to show the difference in finishing at various price points & to bring some 'perspective' when it comes to macro shots. It's good to know that in best of breeds hand finishing can still trump a machine. Watches are redundant as timekeepers - for a WIS they are more about an emotional purpose & detail counts.

[@SpilkersKompass]

Wow! Just wow! In terms of your demonstration style and with regard to the details of those stunning watches. A big thank you!

[@TheRealChetManley]

Next level stuff, going in neither watch did anything for me, after watching I'm in awe of all three. I think most striking is how close the Nomos is and what an incredible value it is in comparison. True the last one is just so rediculously well finished that the differences are plain to the naked eye, but for the money that Nomos is really nice. I want a Nomos now. Thanks

[@hiteshdubey9458]

I am a huge fan of your stories. Not just how they are told, but how you make sure that all of us get what we are looking for, without anyone feeling bad. The Nomos advantages come across as well as those of the Lange. Thank you for your brilliant work in producing these videos.

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"...Mid range brands like Rolex and Omega"

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Question: "How perfect can a watch be made actually?" A. Lange & Söhne: "Yes"

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Good to know which watches look best under a microscope. That should come in handy whenever I check the time under a microscope.

[@jdstarek]

I've never really been a fan of Nomos, but I have to say the piece in this video gave me pause. A lot of value for dollar/pound. I also have to commend you on selecting what are arguably the pound-for-pound champs at each price point. For my budget, I think the JLC master moon is the finest dress watch I've seen. Add a extra 0 to my salary, and I'd be buying Lange above all others. I know they aren't part of the trinity, but that might/should change. To my mind, Lange is the finest producer in the world.

[@joavim]

Who cares about "the trinity"? That's just a trope that developed over time, but it's not set in stone, it means only as much as we give meaning to it. I think Lange has long reached PP, VC or AP levels of craftsmansship, prestige and recognition.

[@ianboard544]

I have a nomos (tangente) and really like it. It is a good value and one of the cleanest designs. That said, agree with you about Lange watches, I think they've blown past the Swiss.

[@StonkeyKong]

Agreed Lange > Patek, subjectively of course. The quality seems matched, but I love that Lange, German style.

[@tophorable]

@Dapdoi Ardon You must be kidding. Lange have this horrible heavy German style. Bulky watch with an unappealing colour layout. Patek or VC just ooze class. Lange might perhaps be on par with them technically (though I'm still not convinced) but cannot catch up with them in terms of style.

[@tophorable]

@Dapdoi Ardon I can't agree more on good finishing. At this price point Patek, Audemar, VC or Lange are all fantastic quality. To me, Patek has this unparalleled and unique combination of pure class, sophisticaton and minimalism at the same time. Lange seems to have some coarseness and crudeness - maybe that is just a matter of somewhat heavier German style. If I had to choose something else that Patek, I would much more lean towards the French Breguet. That is all just a matter of personal preference. It is great that watch lovers have so many spectacular brands to choose from. Cheers.

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you made me addicted to watches and storytelling! your use of words and pictures is just poetic and so beautiful. this is class combines with such precious and carefully chosen wording , thank you

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This is your masterpiece. An aesthetically beautiful but also informative video. It is with much joy that I watch you honoring the craftsmanship and dedication that has gone into these piece. Thank you for uploading and creating.

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Once again this channel puts out eye candy that no one can match!! I do wish you showed the incredible lume on the Lange though

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[@gregorypease213]

Another example of why this is, without question, my favourite watch related channel on KZbin. And, sometimes, the most frustrating. These timepieces are all beautiful, but that A. Lange & Sohne is as stunning as it is out of the budget...

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Finally Nomos!

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Small target market

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2 years later we are at 600k. Crazy numbers in a a short time

[@audemarspiguet5895]

it back in place. Also, the hand adjustment dial was not cut right so it was very hard to screw / unscrew to change the time. It was an average purchase. It does the job of looking nice and feeling

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great video as usual. This one in particular helps put quality, at different levels and pricepoints into perspective. WOuld like to see you do review of Parmigiani Kalpa Grande or Hebdomadaire.

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The Nomos case is absolutely stunning, I just love the rounded edges on the small and very well made case. I can't get over the quality of your videos. If your videos doesn't make the viewer a watch geek, what will?

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I already had that JLC in my grail list, but now Nomos is added to it as well. Such a stunning watch for that price range.

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[@gianpaolobernardo2473]

Thank you for yet another great comparative video! But I can't help notice the dirt, fibres, and dust that are present in these three - black material on the screws in the Nomos, dust on the dial and movement of the JLC, and stains on the hands of the AL&S. Am wondering whether these watches have been opened after being factory-delivered? None of those are present in my "more affordable" watches - including a few Omegas - under a loupe (if there's dust I take it back to the service centre and have it rectified). The JLC also had the most shake on the balance wheel among the three, greater than that of the Nomos! The balance wheel on the AL&S was the most stable. Nonetheless, it was a pleasure to see these three in comparison! Keep 'em coming!

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Gian Paolo Bernardo These are restored used watches.

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Exactly what I was thinking watching this video. That JLC is not in a good shape. So much dirt and that balance wheel wobble it concerning. My $100 Seikos' balance wheels are completely wobble free.

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I love your videos. Thank's! I have a question: Is it me or the balance wheel in the JLC is jumpy?

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Another fantastic video,the best watch channel on KZbin. How long does it take to make the A. Lange & Sohne watch?

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The detail, decoration and finishing on the Lange are the best I have ever seen. Will check your other videos to see if you have done macro shots on Patek movements and dials to compare this to. Part of me thinks the Lange might even eclipse a PP for sheer perfection of finishing and artistry.

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Marketing!!! There is no another way legally to take that much money from people basically for nothing, just mass produced improved detail and finer polish quality wristwatches with many years outdated movement technology.

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Yes

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Yet again you guys have nailed it. Great job.

[@nadunlochana2956]

5:04 that piece of fiber on the moon phase dial bugs me..

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4 years hence, one of your best videos!

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Thanks for this. Very interesting video

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Excellent video. Looking forward to a Glashutte Original review. Especially the Senator line.

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So informative thx!

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I never knew much about Nomos before this video but I must say, this was a good introduction to this interesting brand.

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Thank you very much!

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These are wonderful videos. Thanks for this!

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive next please

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Afraid they will show up the Swiss watches?

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fabulous footage of what watchmaking and watch-appreciating should be about!

[@daviegoodtimes]

A) the nomos is waterproof. practical beyond the other two. B) the nomos is more shock proof. the applied indices on the jaeger are known to fall off taboot. C) the nomos has lume. D) the nomos is bidirectional in its automatic winding mechanism. E) the nomos is much more thin, due to the date wheel rounding the movement (it's novelty of design perhaps). These are all strong factors, much less the price tag difference. Of course i prefer the Sohne to practically any other dress watch, but they didn't bring in the nomos orion or a more similar model so this is my critique.

[@jacc88888]

Davethenewyorker I agree that it’s an astounding watch for the price and is brilliantly engineered. However every time I see the close ups of the Lange movement I can barely believe what I’m seeing - it seems to be even more breathtakingly beautiful. Still at $80,000 it should be.

[@balesjo]

The first look at the Nomos, I was noting minor manufacturing finish blemishes. But after seeing the JL and especially the Lange, then going back to the Nomos, my eye picked up so much more, the difference between machine finishing and that involving patient human hands!

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Excellent video, thanks!

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This is a goddamn piece of art that you made. Beautifully presented. Bravo. Keep at it mate

[@watchfinder]

Thanks very much!

[@Adamvintage]

I gave Nomos a chance when I purchased a Zurich with the Epsilon automatic movement and their brown/gold dial that you either love or hate. I'll be doing a full review, but for now I can say, watch out. Nomos is the first to break many traditions and deliver a watch comparable to a JLC Master Control, which is mid-level. BTW, I love this brown dial. Especially in the light, you can't take your eyes off it.

[@Cubeazza]

you know ur the wrong class for a video when the "entry level" for a watch is 2 grand

[@allardbuurman8974]

Entry level for luxury watches, 2 grand is reasonable

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I was thinking the same thing $2000 is a lot of money to me !! I have grand children to look after "college fund "

[@seanparker7415]

Entry level for watches for in-house movements. You can buy entry level automa tics for far less that look and feel great to wear.

[@arjdroid]

@@seanparker7415 I mean, Seiko's are in-house and the cheapest automatic, in-house movement Seiko's cost less than a $100...

[@seanparker7415]

@@arjdroid seiko in house is not the same definition as Nomos in-house. Seiko 'in-house' that cost $100 are mass produced movements. A better comparison would be Grand Seiko movments vs Nomos, don't you think?

[@aryamansinha9309]

Honestly I just have a bit of a small spot for JLC so my choice naturally would be JLC even though The Nomos was an amazing watch. I couldn’t afford the Länge though

[@0xss]

Another excellent video!

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This is the finest video to introduce someone to the art and science of watch making.