A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Platinum Reacquisition
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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Platinum Reacquisition

By TheMadDruid · Oct 22, 2016 · 89 replies
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TheMadDruid shares a significant milestone in his collecting journey: the reacquisition of four watches he previously regretted selling. This post highlights the emotional connection collectors have with their timepieces and the satisfaction of completing a 'grail' quest. His latest find, a platinum A. Lange & Söhne Datograph, is presented as the pinnacle of this endeavor, inviting the community to compare it with his former rose gold version.

The last 4-5 years I have been tracking down watches I was foolish enough to let go, for some (probably stupid) reason. Three years ago I found my "Phil Hill" GP/Ferrari Chrono. Last year I found my "Scuderia Ferrari" Foudroyante a Rattrapante. And earlier this year I found a Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer, 38mm. In each case I managed to replace like for like-steel PH with cream dial; Yellow Gold/Black dial Scuderia Ferrari; steel case/steel bracelet Marine Chronometer with porcelain dial.
I have now replaced the 4th-and final-watch I let go which I regretted about a minute after doing so.



















But there is a difference with this one: my original Dato was a RG/silver dial model. While I really appreciated that watch when I had it I find this platinum version to be "par excellence". What do you think?
Cheers,     Mike

P.S. The weather is lousy so no Blomman shots. I promise stones and sky soon.

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amanico
Oct 22, 2016

And in platinum, even better. Congratulations, my friend. Nicolas

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piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)
Oct 22, 2016

It's my grail, one of the watches i love the most. Perfect size, biga date, the smoothest pushers i've ever tried. Platinum is the cherry on top. As a friend of mine uses to say, Dato is one of those watches you don't know which side to put on ;-)

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MichaelC
Oct 22, 2016

The platinum Datograph (original version of course) is the one single watch that has been on my mind 15 years or so that I have not gone after. I contemplated it a few times, but the budget has never lined up. I applaud the purchase. It is a grail for any Purist!

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TheMadDruid
Oct 22, 2016

The stars aligned on this one-a trade really, and not a purchase. So I feel very, very lucky.

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Ares501 - Mr Green
Oct 22, 2016

Well done amigo well done You had great horological year Next will be even better Yours D

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Saxon
Oct 22, 2016

I really adore the Dato. If it only would wear more comfortable on my small wrist... Your Dato seems to be something special with its inverted hands for small second and minute counter.

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