Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon White Gold

amanico · 2019-09-08T02:25:04Z

Explore the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon in white gold. Amanico reviews this complex timepiece, comparing it to the platinum edition.

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A. Lange & Söhne's Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, initially launched in platinum in 2016, received a new white gold iteration in 2019. Amanico's original post provides a detailed look at this horological marvel, highlighting its intricate movement and aesthetic nuances. This article delves into the community's reception of the white gold version, comparing it to its platinum predecessor and exploring the technical and design elements that captivate collectors.

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The Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon was first issued in 2016, in platinum, in a limited edition of 100 pieces.

This year, a second version has just been unveiled, in white gold, this time.

The only other difference, case metal apart, is the color of the dial. Indeed, Lange opted for a dial made in pink gold, with rhodium gold hands and applied indices.

You also have a discreet power reserve, located between 9 and 10 o' clock, in the tachymetric bezel.

The dimensions are the same, not too big, with a diameter of 41, 5 mm, but a tad thick , with a height of 14, 6 mm.

But you have to keep in mind that you have a stop second Tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with moon phase, and a flyback chronograph with jumping minute in the same watch... And a generously sized movement ( 32, 6 x 9 mm ) made of 729 parts, with 59 jewels and 5 screwed gold chatons, including one diamond end stone, with a power reserve of 50 hours.

I can only add that this movement, the Cal 952-2 is a feast for the eyes. Superbly finished and decorated, it also has the good taste to display the superb tourbillon in the back side, for the selfish pleasure of its owner.

The pusher at ten o' clock allows you to quickly adjust the calendar in a synchronized way. A perpetual calendar you can also set through the recessed correctors on the side case.

Aesthetically, I like the platinum case / black dial combination a lot. It is powerful, not austere at all, elegant.

The white gold case / rose gold dial is a step above in terms of elegance and class, less powerful.

In both cases, this is a superb time keeper. The only problem is that the perpetual calendar is not top legible, but it will give you a good excuse to spend more time looking at the dial to get all the informations.

And I don't see the point of having luminous in these hands, on such a piece...

Other than that, without being a novelty, this new iteration has a lot of charm.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best.

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is considered one of Lange's finest achievements, with its movement often cited as the best-looking on the market.
The thickness of the watch (14.6 mm) is a notable consideration, though many collectors find it a minor drawback given the complexity of the complications.
The white gold case with a rose gold dial is perceived as more elegant and classy compared to the more powerful platinum case with a black dial.
Some contributors question the necessity of luminous hands on such a high-horology piece, finding them aesthetically out of place.
The legibility of the perpetual calendar is a minor concern, though it offers an excuse to spend more time admiring the dial.
The combination of a perpetual calendar, Datograph, and Tourbillon in one watch is seen as a 'fantastic trio' of complications.
One user felt the moonphase was out of place and that the Datograph Perpetual might look better without it.

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jlux

Sep 8, 2019

Here I would prefer the black dial version.

Goes IMO better with the more austere German design that is typical for Lange. Technically however a horological marvel .

amanico

Sep 8, 2019

Thanks for your input, my friend. [nt]

yming

Sep 8, 2019

The moonphase

is kinda out of place i feel.. I suspect the Dato perpetual will look better without the moonphase But 14.6mm is really too thick for such a classical watch

amanico

Sep 8, 2019

To be seen in the real for the thickness. As for the moon phase, yes it is a tad small and maybe without, it would look nicer. [nt]

Rhyzen

Sep 8, 2019

Both are definitely grail pieces, and to me, the most desirable from the entire collection.

I agree that luminous hands does seems out of place on such a piece. Else, it is very near perfection.

amanico

Sep 8, 2019

Thanks for your comments, Rhyzen. [nt]

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