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Interesting Question and a Matter of Interpretation
In terms of price and price alone, the Datograph is an upgrade. However, from a design and aesthetics perspective I believe it is in the eye of the beholder! When I was trying to decide which of the two to purchase I finally decided upon the 1815 chrono for the reasons others have stated and the fact that it just worked better for me. I did not consider it a downgrade despite the price differential. I guess a Dato is an upgrade only if you want it to be otherwise it is only a matter of splitting hairs on two excellent watches!
1815 Chrono
So, I decided to stay with the 1815 chrono instead of trading it for the Lange 1 blk. dial, and Ive got to say I am really happy with my decision. Here are some pics of my 1815 chrono that I couldnt let go of... I want to thank everyone on the Lange forum...
Glad you kept it Scott
It sure looked awesome on your wrist at the gathering we met for the 1st time. Cheers, Anthony
Agreed, Anthony . . .
. . . even though the L1 is the more practical watch to own; at this level of watch appreciation, practicality is a discounted consideration. Scott would never be able to replace what the 1815 chrono represents without backtracking and ultimately spending...
Is a Dato an upgrade from an 1815 or a matter of taste and preference?
It probably depends on whom you're asking. I had a Dato and didn't like it because of the complexity of the dial and the fact that I didn't think the big date was necessary on the Chrono. I sold it and recently bought an 1815 Chrono. I much prefer the ara...
That's actually an interesting question!
What does everyone here think, is the Datograph an upgrade from the 1815? Yea or Nay? I've always viewed the 1815 as a Datograph sans big date. And cause of this view, I guess I would consider them on the same playing field. If Lange made the 1815 Chrono ...
I don't consider 1815 CHR to Dato an upgrade....
I feel that they are both different design sharing a same movement. I was very close in getting a 1815 CHR but didn't due to several factors. Dato , to me, is the first and it is purer. It's Big Date is a unique Lange signature and I truly love it. It's s...