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In a crunch - Need to decide between Dato and Perpetual now...

Dear fellow Purists,

It's decision time. Prices for the Lange is going up significantly here, and I need to decide between the Dato and Langematik Perpetual (both in PT) real soon. My goal is to get both eventually, but unfortunately, at this moment, I can only afford one....

In terms of movement, I LOVE the Dato, but in terms of sheer appearance, the understated dial and the practicality of the LP seems more logical. The fun of the Dato movement, and the elegance and practicality of the LP.... this is just too hard

Can fellow Purists share your long term ownership experience with either piece (or even better, both)? I wear my watches and I can definitely see myself alternating betwen the Dato and LP when it's done, but for now, I have to choose one to start the journey.....

Thank you for your help!

-- Matthew

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How about Lange Dato Perpetual?

By: BHK9 : March 22nd, 2008-22:13

Hi Matthew, Nice to learn that you are picking a Lange. From appearance both have their signature date window,dato has two sub dials for chrono and so does the perpetual.But the perpetual has the beautifull moon phase and leap year dial which dato does no...

DatoPerp

By: MatthewC : March 22nd, 2008-22:31

Ah, the DatoPerp is good. I had the three lined up in front of me (Dato, LP and DatoPerp) and I was like in a wet dream But first, I like to wind the watch and I like chrono a LOT. However, I have never had a perpetual calendar before ( have the PP 5056P)...

I totally agree with you, Matthew

By: amanico : March 23rd, 2008-00:03

About the Dato Perpetual... I also find the dial too busy... Between the Dato and the Perpetual, hey, I asked to myself the same question 3 years ago... I decided to go on the Dato, and I don't regret it... But if one of these days/months/years, I can go ...

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They are very different watches...

By: foversta : March 24th, 2008-03:41

First of all, what do you prefer ? HW or Automatic ? Well, in my case, I'd prefer the Datograph because the chronograph caliber from Lange is outstanding and because I really think the dial of the Perpetual too busy. But it's a very nice choice to do ! Fr...

Totally agree with Xavier & MTF.

By: BHK9 : March 24th, 2008-08:47

Another Dato vote here...

By: -=EHH=- : March 25th, 2008-03:08

Dato it is.

By: MatthewC : March 31st, 2008-18:27

So crunch time came, and I submitted to my urge to play with things mechanical But Edwin is absolutely right. While I am not entirely convinced about the Dato's dial yet, it does have strong character and I am turning around to it. The LP is something I r...

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