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My tastes changed as well.
For more than a decade after the Datograph was launched, I never loved its dial. It was too cluttered for me, and I'm not a big fan of chronograph dials in any case. But then I found myself increasingly drawn to the Gen1 Dato, and I've always preferred Gen1 to the Up/Down.
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Lange & Sohne Datograph 1st generation, rose gold / black dial.
Isn't that what we call the " Dufourgraph "? Whatever is its nickname, I must confess that, even for a non colored metal fan like me, I find it extremely attractive. And, as always, the movement is a feast for the eyes. Best, Nicolas ...
Looks super pretty on the back.
I've never been quite sure about the dial of the Dato 1st gen. But the movement is such a feast. Very iconic watch!
Beautiful pics of a fantastic watch.
I find interesting how often people like this rose gold/black dial combo, while reasonably similar Patek's 5070j yellow/black is often considered too bright and hard to wear.
I recall RG/black dial Gen1 Dato was relatively popular before it was associated with Dufour
These never sat around at (former) ADs for very long. Many people prefer a black dial. And RG is more popular than YG in general, of course. The YG/black dial Gen1 Dato ("Yellowjacket") would not have been very popular if Lange had made more than a few do...
Love the datograph
Although I prefer it in white metal, this iteration is beautiful too. This is the watch I’d like to wear when I’m a bit older, such a stately and imposing piece.
Love for the first gen.
When the original Dato was available new, I was not open to the case size, it just seemed too small for me. When the newer Up/Down was released, I was smitten. The case size seemed more wearable to me, and the proportions seemed better. Now, that I am fin...
My tastes changed as well.
For more than a decade after the Datograph was launched, I never loved its dial. It was too cluttered for me, and I'm not a big fan of chronograph dials in any case. But then I found myself increasingly drawn to the Gen1 Dato, and I've always preferred Ge...
Amazing version of the Dato
For once it would be hard to chose between the P and the R versions. The R "pops" so much. So eye-catching. John
Wonderful pictures Nico! Thanks!
The funny twist on the Dufour graph story is that Dufour actually preferred the pt version, but couldn’t afford it at the time.
That is a funny twist! My first milestone piece!
I would love to see the Pisa version and this one in the metal.
Matter of taste. I prefer the Daytona in steel and the
Explorer II with the white dial over the black one😄
