A. Lange & Söhne

Datograph's wearability

Hi all,

I just posted my incoming very recently, a rose gold Lange 1 moonphase.. But it truly is a disease, and I'm already thinking of the next!

I am considering a Datograph (have not decided on 1st vs 2nd generation, input appreciated), vs a 1815 chrono (also not decided on which version), and a Patek 3940 perpetual calendar..

Very different pieces I know, but each worthy in its own right..

I'd like to seek your advice though about the Datograph's wearibility on a small wrist.. Mine is 6 inches, very small, and I wonder what the long term experience would be like? Have yet to be able to try one on the wrist, and might not be able to do so for a while, thus your input is much appreciated.. What would be the minimum wrist size to be able to carry it off and be comfortable?

An alternative would be the much more wearable 1815 chrono, whose aesthetic I very much appreciate.. But I'm not sure I'll ever be able to get over the notion that it's a less iconic sibling to the datograph..

And also the 3940, which I havent been able to try on either, but certainly much more suitable for small wrists..

Advice appreciated!

Cheers all..

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On your wrist, the Dato ( first generation ) will be fine.

By: amanico : January 16th, 2014-02:28

Now, don't expect to get a comfotable Watch. It is not. It will not be perfectly centered on your wrist, it will " seat " high on the wrist, but the Dato is a bit like an old car. Not the most comfortable, but how charming. As for which Dato, the first, o...

Indeed..

By: dylan61 : January 16th, 2014-06:10

The first datograph is THE icon, with the roman numerals, cleaner dial without the power reserve indicator.. One wonders though if the 39mm wrist size as compared to the 41mm of the new version makes it more, or less, wearable, since it is thicker and pre...

I have very small wrists too and the Dato is fine

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 16th, 2014-03:10

Hope this picture helps. It sits high and is not the most comfortable but it doesn't slide around. Mine has the deployment buckle - am not sure if the same is with the tang buckle (may be even more comfortable). Overall I am happy with its comfort level t...

Thank you

By: dylan61 : January 16th, 2014-06:13

Thank you for the pic... If I may ask, what is your wrist size? I used to be comfortable with larger watches such as Panerais and my AP ROO, even with my 6 inch wrist. However after getting into vintage rolex and with my recent Lange 1 acquisition, there ...

I second Robin's comments

By: 4Js : January 16th, 2014-08:42

I too have the Platinum Deployant. When I first got the watch, I was not happy with how it sat on the wrist and the comfort factor. After a couple of months, the watch became enjoyable. I found it to be a learning process. The beauty also helped while I a...

Indeed that..

By: dylan61 : January 16th, 2014-15:34

. Resonates with me.. Took some time to get used to my Pam's in the past too! It's just that having gotten used to smaller watches recently I'm reluctant to go back to wearing monster watches so to speak, haha.

It looks elegantly beautiful on your wrist...

By: WTA : January 19th, 2014-07:46

I always get use that a beautiful watch does not get affected by a small or a big wrist. It stands beautiful on it's own. And also this brand is not an ordinary brand :) Enjoy your beautiful watch. Thank you very much. WTA

Try them...

By: doobooloo : January 16th, 2014-04:36

If you can find a place or person that will allow you to try them on your wrist, I highly recommend that you do so. Maybe a very obvious suggestion (and you say that you may not be able to do so for some time) but I say this because personally I felt the ...

A great suggestion indeed..

By: dylan61 : January 16th, 2014-06:16

However getting a current version, let alone a preowned first generation Datograph to try on here is certainly challenging.. Not that I would ever buy a watch at this level sight unseen, but it would be nice to know what others think while waiting to enco...

I can let you try mine Dylan

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 16th, 2014-06:35

I think we are both based in singapore. Pm me if you want to try mine and I won't mind meeting up with you for a "test drive" of my dato over a coffee or drinks. :) Cheers Robin

I think it should be fine

By: ianny : January 16th, 2014-07:39

Our wrist sizes are probably quite similar. I think the Datograph Up/Down looks fine on my wrist so it should be fine on yours too. It isn't the lightest watch out there, about 215 gram. It's about the same weight as my Lange 1 Timezone. Yes, I weighed th...

Nice shots man [nt]

By: BluNotte : January 19th, 2014-07:40

Thanks buddy

By: ianny : January 19th, 2014-08:21

What's your next target? Or are you just waiting for the SIHH release? Regards, ian

You know, only a test on the wrist will give you the answer...

By: foversta : January 16th, 2014-12:34

You may get 100s of comments, you will get the definitive answer when you will put the watch on the wrist and try it... Each wrist has a different shape and even with similar sizes, a watch can be comfortable with one and not with an other. Fx

Certainly

By: dylan61 : January 16th, 2014-15:35

I agree with that, working on a solution to that problem!

+1 no doubt FX

By: Mike H : January 20th, 2014-09:15

But... It does not prevent me from telling about my own experience. Long ago I had a Pt Datograph that I was in love with but after some monthes I realized I was not wearing it often at all; the reason is it was not comfortable on MY wrist, which does not...

Thanks

By: dylan61 : January 21st, 2014-18:42

for your thoughts Mike! Indeed I have considered the 1815 Chrono too, and have really liked it on my wrist due to its slimmer case and clean, classic looks!

Wrist Presence!

By: Rahul Malhotra : January 16th, 2014-19:39

Love it. No issues here. Wears well and quite comfortable ...