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Your input requested - consolidating some Langes
Dear all,
I would be interested in your opinion about the following plan. I would like to somewhat reduce the number of my watches. I am looking at these three from my current lineup (all PT and the older models):
Datograph
Langematik Perpetual
Double Split
I love them all but recently I have neglected the Datograph for the Double Split.
Recently I saw the Datograph Perpetual in WG for the first time and was quite smitten with it (I do not love the dial of the PT version and I don't often wear colored metal so the other two versions of this are out). That grey dial is wonderful.
I also like the Rattrapante 1815 PT although I would miss the big date a bit.
So if I want to keep the three complications chronograph, perpetual calendar, rattrapante, I could do the following:
1- keep what I have
2- Datograph Perpetual and Double Split
3- Rattrapante 1815 Perpetual
Curious what you think! Thanks, Andreas
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Your input requested - consolidating some Langes
Dear all, I would be interested in your opinion about the following plan. I would like to somewhat reduce the number of my watches. I am looking at these three from my current lineup (all PT and the older models): Datograph Langematik Perpetual Double Spl...
For me, Datograph Perp without any hesitation
I also love the 1815 but I won't be able to use the date on it, far too small for my eyes.
That is an issue ...
... for me as well but the Dato Perp also is hard to see sometimes. Thanks for your input, best Andreas
Andreas... The Datograph is an icon. The Double Split is spectacular and unique in its category.
I would keep both of them. Or keep the Dato and go for the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual. Best, Nicolas
I think I have now decided to keep the DS
As for the Dato I agree with you completely that it is an icon but I\'d get the movement - plus free sprung balance - in the Dato Perp ... Best Andreas
I hate telling people what to do with their collections
unless I'm just kidding around-like telling Vlad to buy everything he sees. But this dilemma I can really appreciate. If you feel a need to reduce numbers a good idea would be to follow Nico's advice-keep the Dato and add the 1815 RPC. If you want to get ...
All good points
But I DO want to get the number down. Only do many days in the year. So the Dato Perp then? Hmmm - Best Andreas
I was in quite the same situation as yours
with the difference, that I was considering buying my next watch. I ended up buying the Dato PC, over Dato and Langematic PC. I loved the looks of it and I think the combination of a chrono and a PC in a single watch has a unique place in watchmaking. So ...
+1
the double split you have is wonderful. I don't suppose a 'replacement' will satisfy you more.
to be a purist or not to be a purist
To me a purist is collecting movements, not only watches. Therefore option a) would be my choice. Best Moritz
Very good point
Of course considering Langes policy of one watch one movement this is not a recipe for consolidation! Best Andreas
I vote for keeping what you have.
The original Dato in platinum is an icon. I agree with Kari that the perpetual is difficult to read, so I cannot justify turning over some pieces to end up with same watch with different color dial (dismissing materials here).
I vote for Option 2
The Datograph Perpetual brings with it the best of both the Datograph and the Langematic Perpetual. I'm similarly smitten with the grey dial.
Thanks Damian.
I would have thought so as well. But recently the Dato keeps staying in the box and the DS comes out! Best Andreas
I would keep three of them.....
Datograph flyback, Datograph perpetual, Rattrapante Congratulations on all the watches. Best Regards Edward
Keep the DS!
I would sell the Langematik Perpetual and the Datograph and put this "together" for a 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual! Concerning variety of movements a Purist likes to have in a collection: The Double Split is unique and outstanding. The movement has the base...
What a wonderful trio
Shades of grey, Lange style! Quite inspirational - thanks! Best Andreas
Keep what You have
I would not let go the Langematik Perpetual with it´s lovely Sax-0-mat micro rotor movement. Personally, I would tend to swap the DS for a Datograph Perp. WG Three Lange are better than only one or two.
The Sax-0-mat
Is indeed phenomenal. What giving up the Perpetual would allow me to do is go for the Langematik Anniversary - same movement. Best Andreas
What a nice dilemma to have..
if it was me I will go for 1st option ie keep what you have.. Personally I am not a fan of the 1815 rattrapant and Dato perpetual for various reasons both aesthetically and technically..
Keep what you have....
HI Andreas, I would recommend you to keep what you have. If you really waste a thought then maybe you can exchange the Dato for the Dato Perp....but never ever I would let a DS go away. A couple of years ago I replaced my Dato with a DS but I never regret...
Wouldn't change
During the last couple years, I wasn't wearing my Datograph much. It just wasn't doing it for me. Then all of a sudden, it is my favorite watch. I have been wearing it for a couple months straight and have not gotten bored with it. I think we go through v...
I completely agree about going through cycles
glad to hear you rekindled the love. Best Andreas
Same dilemma...
I've recently gone through a similar dilemma....my humble opinion is keep the 1815 Rattrapante without a shadow of a doubt. Sell the Dato, DS and Dato PC and perhaps buy a Datograph Tourbillion or if you want to sell the 1815 Rattrapante, you can rotate i...