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Datograph 1999
For me, seeing that picture of the dato got me obsessed. I was too young then but I was hooked. Some 10 years later I was in a position to buy it but couldn’t make it happen. Every time I saw it at a store, I would walk, try it on, and keep thinking if only it was a bit less top-heavy and more comfortable (mind you I am 6’4 and have bigger wrists). So when the up/down was announced in late 2011 I couldn’t wait to try it on and bought it a short while after that. Haven’t bought another watch since as this has effectively become my daily go-to.
Now the other Lange that also really got me was a Lange 1 with grey dial that I doubt I will ever see in person let alone acquire due to its rarity: the Dresden moonphase 109.033x. Although I am not a fan of the lumen on the 109/192 Lange 1s, that watch is the exception. One can always dream...
Thank you for this great post and sharing your beauty with us (110.030?)! Its great to read others’ thoughts on their first Lange loves.
All the best,
Walid
p.s.: your Lange spreadsheet resource is by far one of the best things out there for us Lange fans so thank you for that as well!
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This is a most unfortunate story!
May I ask which country customs did this to you?? I am sorry for your loss.
Customs
US customs in Puerto Rico Sadly lost this piece, used the money for a 1815 anual calendar in white gold, which I like but every time I see a photo of the soirée get sad
This is a huge loss, I am very sorry for you
I am glad you got your money back but some things are not replaceable.
Datograph 1999
For me, seeing that picture of the dato got me obsessed. I was too young then but I was hooked. Some 10 years later I was in a position to buy it but couldn’t make it happen. Every time I saw it at a store, I would walk, try it on, and keep thinking if on...
Thank you...
... for the kind words, Walid, and moreso for sharing your story. Yes, that's a 110.030. I had never bought a high-end watch before this, and I was very nervous buying it sight unseen from an overseas dealer back in 2003. I managed to find someone local t...
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