The 2012 version has a longer power reserve, a bigger case and a very different dial. But the Datograph from 1999 remains my favorite, still. A better balanced dial, less empty, purer. And 39 mm works very well for me, as well. What about you? Best, Nicol...
This is also the same for their Datograph Perpetual, which otherwise will be my choice to compete with the 5270/5970s. Also I believe you need a deployant for this Dato or it will not wear well. The 1815 WG I have is already quite heavy so I can imagine w...
I like the size, the balance of the dial , but the cupped caseback makes it uncomfortable to wear as a daily watch at least on my wrist . I tried it on deployant as well as pin buckle and I find the pin buckle more comfortable.... So in short the original...
The perfect size, the crowded yet extremely readable dial, it all works. Yes it’s a pity about the power reserve, but who would complain about having to wake up to winding this beauty every day 😀
I have tried on both. The original Dato was the first watch that changed my perception about everything related to watchmaking. It was/is a masterpiece and a classic. However... As an evolution rather than a revolution, I think Lange improved on the origi...
From pictures and specs, I always preferred the original. After actually handling both and comparing side by side, I prefer the more modern dial and the better dimensions of the up/down.
both are top cool pieces... when I have tried them I have liked the way the modern version sits on my wrist a marginally better. sits lower and less top heavy... pure aesthetics I favor the original... both are great however. Now if I had to choose and vo...
Just because this post is gonna drive the price up for the Mark I and I want one 😂 jokes aside, I can’t find fault with the Mark II Datograph. They are both stunning in their own right. Original is favored because it is the one that started it all...and i...
Mr. Blümlein was a true watch lover and understood how to make watches. He was a true business leader and not a press man. Unlike his successors... He just got everything right ... Lange 1, 1815, Datograph...
Original for me, roman numerals and a smaller dial just compose the watch better imo plus I genuinely dislike the case enlarging trend going on in the industry
Of course the original is a classic but mainly for the movement. For me it was too small, I don’t like Roman numerals on a chrono, Lange is known for the gothic numerals, and the power reserve was pretty short. When the Up/Dn came out in 2012 I knew it wo...
As much as I love the original but I always believe in buying the best and most technically advanced version of something and let it age with you. Plus to me, having a a power reserve indicator is very important as I find it the most useful complication i...
I much prefer, and own, the new version. The larger size suits me better for my wrist but I also find the power reserve both handy and visually appealing whilst I find the original dial to look a little too cluttered with the Roman numeral’s crammed into ...