Way ahead of its time...

Dec 05, 2019,02:47 AM
 

And like you've mentioned, a wake up call to the rest. Coincidentally, I saw the datograph up down in person recently for the first time. I really like the heft and the proportions. How do you feel it measures up to its predecessor?

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Lange & Sohne Datograph and toys for boys.

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2019-23:44
An old picture of what I consider as one of the most iconic Lange and one of the finest modern chronograph, the Datograph first generation. With the matching pen and lighter. I miss it. This is THE Lange which made me dream in 1999, when it was unveiled. ...  

Oh wonderful photo

 
 By: JTCL : December 5th, 2019-00:21
The datograph was the first watch which made me realize that there is quality beyond PP. Always thought the watch is too big for me based on dimensions but tried it on recently and find it surprisingly wearable. A grail.

Groundbreaking timepiece

 
 By: Euroasianstar : December 5th, 2019-00:51
First held the Datograph in my hands when I visited Glashütte in 2000/2001. Dr Frank Müller graciously showed us around the Manufaktur and we met many of the watchmakers involved in the design and construction of the watch. Whilst I liked the traditional ... 

Way ahead of its time...

 
 By: traineract : December 5th, 2019-02:47
And like you've mentioned, a wake up call to the rest. Coincidentally, I saw the datograph up down in person recently for the first time. I really like the heft and the proportions. How do you feel it measures up to its predecessor?

Absolutely!

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 5th, 2019-08:14
The on/off indicator is silly and spoils the dial.

Thanks for the side by side!

 
 By: traineract : December 5th, 2019-15:53
First saw the first datograph before I knew about lange. Was mesmerised.

Well, I am still dreaming... LOL [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 5th, 2019-19:05

:))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 5th, 2019-23:25

Pleasure! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 5th, 2019-17:10

Just tried the original Dato this past weekend

 
 By: Robert65 : December 16th, 2019-03:21
Outrageously eye catching and beautiful, wasn't sure about the thickness factor when dealing with a shirt cuff. Mesmerizing, if a little tight under a dress cuff Is it sporty or dressy? ...  

I tried both and owned first gen

 
 By: shafran : December 6th, 2019-02:04
I could not get used to the smaller but thicker feel. I prefer the second gen.

Have not seen this lighter before

 
 By: serg70 : December 5th, 2019-02:47
Perfect combo! Can post only two of this three items ))) Interesting that some PP lighters were sold currently for more than 10K WBR Serge

A Dupont. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 5th, 2019-07:04

Dato is comfortable

 
 By: nice2guy : January 8th, 2020-16:49
I put my original plat dato on a Shinola ss bracelet. There is no top heaviness, watch is extremely comfortable and it looks good.