emcquillan
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I think this is the most astute comment. We just expect so much from Lange that it's a let down.
Oct 24, 2018,06:01 AM
I still like it if I can isolate the watch on its own and forget the lead up to the let down.
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Ok, so its the Datograph up&down LUMEN...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : October 24th, 2018-05:09
Its semitransparent dial allows charging of luminous indices and complete visibility during night. This is technically more advanced than it first appears, as the luminous material is hidden beneath dial elements. Here an expert from the press info: "The ...
Boring & ugly.
By: Arie - Mr Orange : October 24th, 2018-05:14
There. I said it. Picture credits: see stamps on the pics ...
Agreed with everything you said.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 24th, 2018-05:34
Aside from a nice PR stunt for ALS and a quick sell out of 200 pcs, nothing else of substance.
I can only afford this one...😬
By: Clueless_Collector : October 24th, 2018-08:52
I love to have just One mechanical chronograph in my collection some day....always waiting for which one, maybe the 1815 or preown 5170 is for me. My wrist may not be able to handle the Dato but regardless the reviews or comments, it will find the 200 fan...
It looks interesting although..............
By: TonyR : October 24th, 2018-11:09
from the photo's the watch is probably my least favorite looking Lumen so far. The Grand Moonphase is still the nicest one to my eye. In any event, this Lumen would have been much more interesting done on the original Datograph since that watch has been d...
I like it
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 24th, 2018-12:50
The new Dato looks a bit too plane. This Lumen makes the dial far more interesting. It was predictable, but this does not make the watch itself boring. I am sure they sell out very quickly.
Initial impression from photos...
By: keks : October 24th, 2018-13:41
I quite like it... but would it be the watch I would go for in that price range? Unfortunately unlikely.... so in the end perhaps I don’t like it THAT much.... but it looks cool and is a very beautifully executed piece... Thanks for sharing photos!
Not a fan
By: Questlove : October 24th, 2018-05:34
I must say, I was a biggest fan of Lange for years and now slowly losing my affinity towards this brand. I have to admit, I guess this is how I have been feeling towards most richemont brands recently...
Truth be told; they hardly ever made a slip up.
By: Arie - Mr Orange : October 24th, 2018-05:41
This is perhaps the first one, and slip up would be too strong probably. At least they make something technical out of it. Compared to, for instance, Patek Phillip who simply made a platinum Nautilus with diamonds in a large size...🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ ...
I quote: “exiting design statement”
By: Arie - Mr Orange : October 24th, 2018-08:50
This is not a design statement. The Lange 1 was. The Zeitwerk was. The Triple Split was. This is milking it (nothing wrong with that).
Actually that's a fair point.
By: Questlove : October 24th, 2018-06:19
What's interesting is that for some reason, when Patek does something like that it just doesn't bother me as i simply ignore. Maybe it's because of the more you have an affection towards the brand more the let down some times lol
Surprised everyone is so harsh with this one
By: Cognac_XO : October 24th, 2018-06:26
I quite like it, especially in daylight. Lange does not really do 'greyscale' dials, and the smoked sapphire is a far more legible option than clear sapphire (cough holy trinity...). Think of it as Lange's approach to a skeletonized watch.
+1 [nt]
By: emcquillan : October 24th, 2018-23:52
Omg
By: loccp-1 : October 24th, 2018-06:47
Is that a Richmond decision? There are so many different variations of the signature chronograph calibre. We have all the gold and dial colour combinations on 1815 chrono year by year, and now a lumen Dato. Kill the goose ...
The Iconic datograph balance
By: yming : October 24th, 2018-06:47
Is spoilt because with the lumen dial, the ten cross disc is visible.. so the perfect triangle got distorted..
Cheapens the look of the watch IMO.
By: vitalsigns : October 24th, 2018-08:01
The Datograph is all about haute hologerie in the context of austere Teutonic design. ...a well-designed and executed micro machine that exudes solidity and precision. Add a bunch of lume and in the dark it looks like a Kickstarter special. Why would I wa...
Yay! Another watch I don't have to buy...
By: patrick_y : October 24th, 2018-10:03
I'll stick with the normal Lange, thank you very much! This watch will appeal to those night-clubbers who are into high horology and the disco, but don't worry, I won't be fighting for this piece!
lol
By: Gelato Monster : October 25th, 2018-15:53
looks like it will be
LE of 200...
By: Uncle Chico : October 25th, 2018-01:18
...but already showing up for sale on a certain website.
So I had the opportunity to see it in the flesh..
By: TheWindingStem : October 26th, 2018-21:19
I am a huge Lange fan- I am devoted to the brand and choose them over everyone else. The Datograph Lumen in my opinion is the legendary watch’s crazy twin brother! It looks like a Lange and is built to the company’s ridiculously high standard but doesn’t ...
Not much thought seems to have gone in..
By: chintu : October 27th, 2018-00:37
Pity to see Lange creating a rather ugly variation of the iconic Datograph. Playing with the lumen seems a pointless exercise. Hope they get back to being "lange"
Great article!
By: BABKA : November 5th, 2018-10:24
thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see one in the metal!
I've seen this watch last week for real....
By: stere : November 7th, 2018-00:01
... at the Dresden Boutique. It was not so crazy as I expected but nevertheless it's not my Cup of coffe. Small fun fact: The store Manager told me that the LE was sold out in 10 minutes. stere
Too many stark opinions
By: GreatPilot@me.com : November 15th, 2018-19:43
And think you will all be proven wrong. I experienced the watch personally today and it is spectacular, I’ve always love lume in watches, think Panerai, and this one is the best. We all settle for a watch that is only useful for 50% of our life? Patek esp...