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Heads or Tails?
When we speak about such great watches, it is difficult to know which side we prefer.
The dials are very appealing, and so different at the same time.
The Datograph hads something " martial " in its design, almost cold, efficient, with a big ( almost obsessive ) care of the balance and symmetry, while the Langematik Anniversary plays a more subtle card, more elegant, maybe, more understated, certainly.
The back side is another massive argument to admire these 2 german legends.
Manual or automatic winding, does it really matter when the level of craftmanship is that high?
Heads or Tails?
Stupid question... Both, of course!
Best,
Nicolas
Heads or Tails?
When we speak about such great watches, it is difficult to know which side we prefer. The dials are very appealing, and so different at the same time. The Datograph hads something " martial " in its design, almost cold, efficient, with a big ( almost obse...
Terrific post Nicolas,
I love both BOUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Thanks for sharing Wear them as you wish!!! Patrickh
There's no reason to choose....
when you don't have to. Two of the best from ALS;each superb in its own way! Thanks putting them together for us. best fernando
You're right ...
There are ALL the reasons to not choose! I'm ready to do the same with a rectangular thing from Lange...Well, you know... Best, my friend. Nicolas
YES to Martial Langes and NO to Heads or Tails...
... that is EXACTLY how I percieve many Langes also: the hands look to me like swords, from a gladiator, mercyless moving, showing that time pasts! It is not only heads or tails to me: any watch is completely and utterly a visual and haptical experience, ...
" Vulnerant omnes, ultima necat "...
Mercyless, maybe, elegant certainly. Let's claim it in a martial way: NO HEADS NOR TAILS! Best, Monsieur le Comte. Nicolas
Great pair...
Lucky for you...no need to make that tough decision. I like these side by side pictures. I just happened to try on the Datograph again at an AD today...very tempting indeed. Would you pick it over the Langematik Perpetual as a first Lange? Thanks for shar...
Another stunning Duo!
DAto + Lange 1 ...Wow, that is another very tempting pair! A nice way to sum Lange's craftmanship, indeed. Best, Nicolas
The Langematik perpetual is another superb Lange.
And if I didn't already owsn a perpetual calendar, yes, I would also consider getting it. Over the Datograph? Not so sure... The Dato has an exceptional movement, but the Langematik perpetual has a stunnning dial. Good luck on your " homework period "! Be...
The perpetual is very nice......
but the Datograph is one of Lange's signature pieces. I've handled both many times (the dato more) and I would not hesitate to get the Dato over the Perpetual in platinum. If we are talking about the rose gold versions of each then its a tougher choice bu...
Thanks for the suggestion,
I am considering the PT pieces, and I am inclining to the Datograph too. First, the movement being out of this world as you have said and I also much prefer dark colour dial. Best, Goh
Two of Lange's all time best offerings.....
Its a good question. If I had to choose I would say tails for the simple fact that their are a lot of of dials out there from other manufactures that look as nice or nearly as nice as these two but no one comes close to the look of these movements! Your a...
Actually, Tony, I do think that even the dials are
Very characteristic to Lange, in both cases. But I see what you mean, when you refer to the Lange movements. As to know if these 2 are Lange's all time best offerings, I would unavoidably include the Cabaret Platinum / Black dial, and the 1815 Moonphase p...
BTW.......
Here's my heads and tails. Not nearly as nice as yours but I'll take it! Tony...
Not less nor more nice, Tony.
What I see here is a superb Duo. The Lange One Moonphase is exquisite. As well as the Saxomat. A great pleasure to see them side by side. Thanks a lot for the share. Nicolas
These two are the early golden days of Lange :-)
If you truly throw the coin, it will stand on its own. Both are important and beautiful I think if you have a Pt Lange 1 too, it will be a perfect trio. *CL
Every single Lange watch is special....
Every single Lange watch is special in its own way an from both sides! So i do not compare wich one is better or more nice than the other. I love them all an congrats to everyone, who owns a Lange. Superb choice! To all the other people: if possible try i...
Well said, Sascha.
And very true! All Lange watches are special, on less nice nor nicer than other Lange watches. I fully suscribe to this. Best, Nicolas
Well said, CL.
About the Pt Lange 1, you're right, this is another iconic and very important watch, in a Lange Collection. Maybe one day I will get one, but for the moment, I have stick to my plans, which are the Cabaret platinum black dial, and the 1815 Moonphase, plat...
Yes indeed, too humble! ;-)
Very nice Lange Stephen!!!! Did you buy this Lange after your visit in Glashütte? Met you there during the opening of the A. Lange & Söhne Park three weeks ago. Do you remember? Regards! Sascha
Guten tag Sascha!
Hello there! My sincerest apologies for not replying to you just yet! I have been having a very very busy time since I returned from Germany, and of course I still remember you! As for my RL PLM, I have purchased it since last year, and it is indeed my mo...
A beautiful piece I never tire to see...
It is always a pleasure to see a picture of The King. Thanks for the pic!
I'll play heads or tails with this one...
just for you Nicolas! (I can actually toss it without the strap. ) Best fernando...
Cabaret
Hi, Does your Cabaret (black dial) have a 950-platinum case or a 750-gold case? Thanks a lot for your answer.
Platinum, Ralf...
Believe me, there are years that I'm hunting this Damn Bird... Best, Nicolas
