A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Son s Art — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Darron's post, showcasing a birthday card from his son featuring an A. Lange & Söhne Datograph, beautifully illustrates the intersection of family, art, and horology. This heartwarming thread highlights how a passion for watches can inspire creativity and create cherished personal connections, making a luxury timepiece even more meaningful.

Key Points from the Discussion

The son's hand-drawn birthday card, featuring an A. Lange & Söhne Datograph, is praised for its artistic talent and unique 'pop art' approach.
The drawing is seen as a touching expression of care and effort, reflecting a strong bond between father and son.
The artwork suggests the son has an early appreciation for horology, specifically recognizing the Datograph as a significant timepiece.
The father encouraged a 'pop art' style, moving away from a strictly 'translational' representation, which contributed to the drawing's retro look and color palette.
The drawing's artistic quality is compared to works seen in modern art museums, further emphasizing the son's talent.

The Discussion

Ivan5

Apr 26, 2021

Your son is very talented!

Obviously he sees you sporting your Datograph most of the time ;-)

Darron

Apr 26, 2021

Thanks Ivan! Yes he was looking at my phone pics for his inspiration LOL

FabR

Apr 26, 2021

Spectacular, HB to you and congrats to the talented son — that is quite a special bespoke piece!😍🥂

orahu

Apr 26, 2021

Bespoke is the perfect description. The panting and sentiment are spot-on !

Darron

Apr 26, 2021

Thanks Orahu... I asked him to try more “pop art” approach and not make too “translational”

Darron

Apr 26, 2021

Thanks Fab!!! Apparently I have a double split datograph haha

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the A. Lange & Söhne forum with 38 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →