Gary G
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Oddly enough, I like it
...and not just in the sense of "you get used to it" like living near the elevated train tracks. The watch sits so well on my wrist that it doesn't flop around when I move -- as a result, all I get is a feeling of real solidity.
There is a bit of "getting used to it" nonetheless, I'm sure. At the moment I'm wearing the DS on the left and Dato on the right (it's a holiday here in Korea so I'm working from my apartment, hence able to indulge in such silliness). The RG Dato, obviously a much lighter piece, actually seems heavier on my right arm (I'm sure due to the fact that I never wear a watch on that side).
In some ways perhaps DS vs. Dato is a bit like 12-cylinder Ferrari vs V-8 -- I prefer the more substantial piece in both cases.
Thanks for the question!
Best,
Gary G
Wearing impressions on the Double Split, with new photos
Greetings to all! Seems that there is DS Fever in the air recently -- and I am certainly a victim myself. For those who are interested, here are my impressions after several weeks of ownership and wearing, in my usual "love -- not sure -- don't love" form...
Many interesting points Gary.
An owner's point of view is always a great and interesting read, as tyou live with for some time, now, while most of us just saw some pics, or were lucky enough to see it in the flesh. Like you, I would be very pleased if the power reserve was replaced by...
As always, thoughtful input, Nicolas
Sometimes it is the small things that turn us from one watch to another! I think that you have captured your thought process well in your note -- thanks for the thoughtful response. Best, Gary
A trully usefull feedback
Thanks Gary for this "report" It's always difficult to find a return of experience from a watch, especially this kind of rare timepiece. As many of us do, I have many questions about some DS issues (weight etc ...) and this post is a real gold mine. I ful...
Thanks, Mark
I will do my best to take care of this piece! As I've purchased it used I'm already thinking about when I should have it serviced... I appreciate your note. Best, Gary
Wonderful shot and impressive write up Gary!
The Double Split has always been my dream watch.. I totally agree with you on what you said about the dial and the movement.. The dial is a really balanced and I love how Lange put the arrangement of every aspect of it, like the sundials, the tachymetet, ...
so get one Sam!
I think the DS has some of the most amazing movement I have ever seen.... Thanks again for the pics Gary! Cheers, GG
For now let me just dream about it first...
while still pursuing my passion for panerai Hopefully one day mate! Best, Sam
You are very kind, Sam
I hope that you get a DS some day! I can certainly understand that a Panerai fan would be drawn to this watch -- it has a large size for sure, but at the same time is really balanced, like the Panerais (IMHO). Best, Gary
Well... It's really not the size....
But it's the balance of the dial and the whole watch... And who can resist such a superbly designed and decorated movement... It is such an incredible machine Gary! I'm really enjoying it even though just from your pictures And I really enjoy your very de...
Thanks Gary for this comprehensive analysis.
But I don't share your point of view about the replacement of the power reserve by the date. I much prefer as it is. If you add a date system, the DS would become even more thicker than it is. And I don't think it would be a good idea. Morover, it would l...
Excellent points, FX
I was ignoring the practicality (even thicker case) when I was fantasizing about adding the big date! I agree with you that this should not just be a "big Datograph" -- it's just that I find myself using the date function on my watches more and more these...
an illuminating read of the author's opinionis:)
enjoyed the pics as well! thx for sharing J
Thanks, playtime
As you say, they are only my opinions -- I love to hear others' views and am under no delusions that I am correct in all of my thoughts! Best, Gary G
Love it!
First of all,congrats Gary on the catch! Didn't know you got yourself one, and with it being discontinued, all the more right! Thanks for the bravo photos, always soo good and especially when you are taking the DS, it becomes even more heavenly! All your ...
Appreciate it, Stephen!
It's funny -- when I sit down to write one of these posts on a new watch, it seems that there will be nothing much to say -- then, as I start building the list, it seems to go on and on! The Lange tang buckle is a good example of this -- it's easy to let ...
Nothing like it!
Enjoyed your frank & objective owner's POV; I wouldn't have found any negatives at all! Those pics. are just fantastic! cheers fernando
Thanks -- I'm enjoying it!
There aren't too many negatives that I could find! Sometimes it's best to put one's reservations out in public rather than trying to convince yourself that they don't exist, I suppose. Even now as I'm looking at the dial I find that I'm liking the "yellow...
Wonderful Gary, as usual
Comprehensive post, with fabulous pics to boot. I have learned a lot about the details of the DS from your observations. This is one to bookmark. As I have said, this is THE chrono. And I know first-hand it looks great on your wrist (and mine.....). Congr...
Gotta wear this one high...
...on our wrists to make it fit, though! Thanks for the kind words and, as always, for your great encouragement as we pursue this hobby of ours. I'm now a Lange fan! Best, Gary
Great informative write-up!
It's a great time to reflect on what's to like and not like about the DS after having worn it for a few weeks! And we all learn from you sharing your experience with it! Good to see that the LIKE list is multiple-fold longer than the UNLIKE list You've go...
Thanks, Sidney
It is funny -- the DS looks a lot bigger side by side, but in isolation it looks perfectly "correct" in size on the wrist, as does the Dato. A real tribute to Lange's ability to build pieces that have the right proportions. I had the same impression when ...
How do you feel about the mass (weight) of the DS Gary?
BTW: I agree, it does seem to sit a little high. Cheers, -- Richard.
Oddly enough, I like it
...and not just in the sense of "you get used to it" like living near the elevated train tracks. The watch sits so well on my wrist that it doesn't flop around when I move -- as a result, all I get is a feeling of real solidity. There is a bit of "getting...
Great report, Gary!
Let me start off by saying that I am wearing my DS right now. Something that confuses me is < 6. "Fly-past" action on the rattrapante hands -- if you watch carefully, you can see them zap past the main hands before swinging back and locking into place. Lo...
with a slight change of my background lighting
what appeared as blue is now black. Whichever - both look great with platinum! amerix
Hmm -- made me look!
The "swing-past" phenomenon seems particularly in evidence when the main chrono hands are still running -- it looks as if the rattrapante hands go past the main hands, and then quickly settle into place. Less visible when the main chrono has been stopped....
You brought up a lot of points...
I agree with 98% of all the things you like. I agree with about 50% of the things you are not sure you like so much. And I agree with all of the points you've raised to why you don't love the watch except the 3HZ movement part. The 3HZ movement is a nice ...
It would be boring if we all agreed on everything!
Thanks for your note! I'm no enemy of slower beat movements -- in fact I prefer the 2.5 Hz of the Dato to the 3 Hz of the DS, for the simple reason that I prefer a stopwatch that measures either fifths or tenths of a second. I'd own a Duometre today if it...
Gary...sell me your Dato
Your DS is soooo NICE, I honestly love it You need not have 2 beautiful Lange, sell me the dainty one Lovesss*CL
Would look great on your wrist, CL!
The relatively wide bezel on the Dato makes the face look small and makes the watch "wear small" for a 39mm piece as compared to the Observatoire at 38mm. You can never tell -- someday that Dato could be yours! Best, Gary
Outstanding pictures and a very enjoyable read Gary.
Your reviews are truly a pleasure to read in written in a very user friendly and intelligible style. Thank you and best, Edward
Appreciate your post, Edward
I really do consider my wearing impression posts as conversations more than as formal reviews. Basically I just start with the perspective of thinking about what others might want to know about this piece, and make a long list of likes and potential reser...
Thanks matey for the excellent photos and user report
I will not get distracted the next time!! I personally am not bothered by whether it is 2.5 or 3 Hz, as long as I works, and conceptually explainable. Till I get one, I shall not be able to share in your joys of ownership. But at least I have this post to...
As always, thanks!
Appreciate your weighing in here. I wore the DS again today, and the heat and humidity of Seoul (and mandated reductions in air conditioning to save energy) finally led me to roll up the sleeves on my dress shirt (a once-a-decade occurrance, if that). Spe...
Excellent review of this great watch. I wish it had a coaxial pusher for the split second
It has a lot going for it, though I prefer my Dato. Who knows what Lange reserves for us in the future
Coaxial pusher would be quite interesting
...and would leave that little spot at 10 o'clock on the case for the pusher for the Big Date... Best, Gary G
Well done, Gary.
Thanks for the interesting and most informative write-up. Love the DS, and the Dato.
Gary, your post ...
and posts like this are one of the reasons why I love to be a Purist! Thanks a lot, for sharing with us! Oliver ps: Welcome back from heaven
Thank you for the kind words, Oliver!
...and for the welcome back from Heaven. Good news seems to be that the greater gravity here on Earth doesn't seem to be bothering me with regard to the mass of the DS. Best, Gary