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Your input requested - consolidating some Langes
Dear all,
I would be interested in your opinion about the following plan. I would like to somewhat reduce the number of my watches. I am looking at these three from my current lineup (all PT and the older models):
Datograph
Langematik Perpetual
Double Split
I love them all but recently I have neglected the Datograph for the Double Split.
Recently I saw the Datograph Perpetual in WG for the first time and was quite smitten with it (I do not love the dial of the PT version and I don't often wear colored metal so the other two versions of this are out). That grey dial is wonderful.
I also like the Rattrapante 1815 PT although I would miss the big date a bit.
So if I want to keep the three complications chronograph, perpetual calendar, rattrapante, I could do the following:
1- keep what I have
2- Datograph Perpetual and Double Split
3- Rattrapante 1815 Perpetual
Curious what you think! Thanks, Andreas
For me, Datograph Perp without any hesitation
I also love the 1815 but I won't be able to use the date on it, far too small for my eyes.
That is an issue ...
... for me as well but the Dato Perp also is hard to see sometimes. Thanks for your input, best Andreas
Andreas... The Datograph is an icon. The Double Split is spectacular and unique in its category.
I would keep both of them.
Or keep the Dato and go for the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual.
Best,
Nicolas
I think I have now decided to keep the DS
As for the Dato I agree with you completely that it is an icon but I'd get the movement - plus free sprung balance - in the Dato Perp ...
Best
Andreas
Best
Andreas
I hate telling people what to do with their collections
unless I'm just kidding around-like telling Vlad to buy everything he sees. But this dilemma I can really appreciate. If you feel a need to reduce numbers a good idea would be to follow Nico's advice-keep the Dato and add the 1815 RPC. If you want to get it down to just one, get the Dato Perpetual-you'll have a PC/Flyback with a large date, and a magnificent version of the Dato movement.
But you could also consider keeping what you have and adding the RPC. 4 phenomenal Langes are better than 1 or 2 or 3!
All good points
But I DO want to get the number down. Only do many days in the year. So the Dato Perp then? Hmmm -
Best
Andreas
Best
Andreas
I was in quite the same situation as yours
with the difference, that I was considering buying my next watch.
I ended up buying the Dato PC, over Dato and Langematic PC.
I loved the looks of it and I think the combination of a chrono and a PC in a single watch has a unique place in watchmaking.
So you could let go the Dato and the Langematic PC and buy in their place the Dato PC, that you like very much,as you say (that's the most important thing after all).
Keep the Double Split, as it's a unique creation.
Aris
+1
the double split you have is wonderful. I don't suppose a 'replacement' will satisfy you more.
to be a purist or not to be a purist
To me a purist is collecting movements, not only watches.
Therefore option a) would be my choice.
Best
Moritz
Very good point
Of course considering Langes policy of one watch one movement this is not a recipe for consolidation!
Best
Andreas
Best
Andreas
I vote for keeping what you have.
The original Dato in platinum is an icon. I agree with Kari that the perpetual is difficult to read, so I cannot justify turning over some pieces to end up with same watch with different color dial (dismissing materials here).
I vote for Option 2
The Datograph Perpetual brings with it the best of both the Datograph and the Langematic Perpetual. I'm similarly smitten with the grey dial.
Thanks Damian.
I would have thought so as well. But recently the Dato keeps staying in the box and the DS comes out!
Best
Andreas
Best
Andreas
I would keep three of them.....
Datograph flyback,
Datograph perpetual,
Rattrapante
Congratulations on all the watches.
Best Regards Edward
I have no suggestion but just envy for what you have and envy for your 'dilemma'. Happy situation to be in! [nt]
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