Just because: Five Minutes with a Platinum Datograph

Aug 10, 2012,16:07 PM
 

Been about six months now.

Of all the watches I've had on my wrist, this is the one that has, by far, not only met expectations but exceeded them, and continues to do so.

Used to hang around here quite a bit back in the Days When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth.  Back then never thought I'd ever get any major wrist time with something like this.  Glad it happened, and even more glad to find that in this case, it's better than I ever could have dreamed.





I mean, Lange, they're still . . . serious.

Jack


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Specially in this first version, Jack. ;)

 
 By: amanico : August 10th, 2012-16:19
The Platinum Dato is a feast for the senses. It is a watch to be " felt ", to fully appreciate it. Its flaws are its strenghts. A milestone in the category of fine Chronos. Best, Nicolas

Very well put

 
 By: donizetti : August 11th, 2012-03:05
"its flaws are its strength" - that is exactly it. Best Andreas

Specially when you see the new one, which wants to be too perfect.

 
 By: amanico : August 11th, 2012-03:54
So perfect that it is boring, IMO. Best, Nicolas

Isn't this what makes things 'classics'?

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : August 11th, 2012-05:23
A high level of design, execution and performance, all important for sure, but perfection soon gets boring. All these little quirks and idiosyncrasies are the ingredients of pieces that constitute the collective history in watchmaking. Congratulation Jack... 

+ 1, Magnus.

 
 By: amanico : August 11th, 2012-07:32

VERY serious!

 
 By: marcelo : August 10th, 2012-18:00
If I ever get what it needs (money - in this case) to buy a watch from the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie , it will be a Lange. Congratulations!

A terrific piece...

 
 By: AllThingsWatches : August 10th, 2012-19:45
That shows Langes abilities. It is THE perfect chronograph. Wear it in good health!

Fantastic Watch

 
 By: markieesq : August 11th, 2012-01:18
Jack: Enjoy your watch every day in the very best of health! Mark

Enjoyed these photos very much

 
 By: donizetti : August 11th, 2012-03:06
Thanks a lot, Best, Andreas

Still the pinnacle of chronographs, Jack

 
 By: AndrewD : August 11th, 2012-04:55
Congratulations on this one and enjoy every moment. Andrew

Superb photos

 
 By: nautilus : August 11th, 2012-09:56
Stunning watch, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

This watch deserves B&W treatment for sure.

 
 By: Mark in Paris : August 11th, 2012-10:47
Very nice pictures Jack, thanks. And I won't have any difficulties in agreeing with you. Cheers, Mark

Absolutely agree with your last statement

 
 By: BluNotte : August 11th, 2012-11:33
Hey Jack, Glad to see you here. Lange, they have, and will always be serious, about crafting the best watches on Earth. Enjoy yours , from now till perpetuality, Stephen

Dinosaurs are ruling The Earth again

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 11th, 2012-11:38
so please hang around here more ...again. :) I just started posting after lurking when you ruled ;) Thank you for your input Best Damjan

THanks Jack for the pics.

 
 By: foversta : August 12th, 2012-00:59
It is obviously an iconic watch in the Lange history. Fx

Hi Jack, that is a marvel of the watchmaking.

 
 By: ling5hk : August 14th, 2012-00:01
Not many watch lovers can say no to this watch. Regards Ling

Thanks everyone . . .

 
 By: Jack Forster : August 18th, 2012-10:01
. . . it is an enormously satisfying watch to wear --even after daily exposure for many months, I can definitely say it just doesn't get old. Every time I put it on there is a particular feeling of satisfaction --I don't know, maybe it has something to do... 

I can see your point on the almost fanatical approach to quality by Lange

 
 By: Hororgasm : August 19th, 2012-15:48
Makes one feels special, both intellectually and spiritually, when one puts on the Datograph. Acrtually, I am writing this whilst still in Germany, and just having seen what Lange's expansion plans are, and seeing for myself how dedicated the folks are, b...