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The price will go up from May 25th, so I’m thinking of buying a black dial WG or PG at an authorized store. I've already made up my mind because I can now reserve the Odysseus (steel bracelet).
If that happens, I’m sure I'll want a Datograph eventually. I prefer the early model without the up-down mechanism over the current model. Now, I'd like to ask for your advice. As a PP lover, I'm looking to buy two Lange watches for the first time, and I'm wondering how I should combine the current 1815 Chrono with the original Datograph. I'd appreciate any advice from veterans out there. At the moment, the pink gold 1815 and platinum Datograph combination seems like a good choice.
This message has been edited by CR on 2025-05-14 20:51:33
The other day, a friend of mine showed me his current 1815 Chrono (WG black dial), and I was captivated by its bold appearance and flyback chrono mechanism.
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The price will go up from May 25th, so I’m thinking of buying a black dial WG or PG at an authorized store. I've already made up my mind because I can now reserve the Odysseus (steel bracelet).
If that happens, I’m sure I'll want a Datograph eventually. I prefer the early model without the up-down mechanism over the current model. Now, I'd like to ask for your advice. As a PP lover, I'm looking to buy two Lange watches for the first time, and I'm wondering how I should combine the current 1815 Chrono with the original Datograph. I'd appreciate any advice from veterans out there. At the moment, the pink gold 1815 and platinum Datograph combination seems like a good choice.
This message has been edited by CR on 2025-05-14 20:51:33
That is, a pair of 1815 Chrono 414.031 and Datograph 403.035.As for PP chronographs, I own the 5170, 5172, and 5070s.
Awesome! Quick questions. Between 1815 Chrono and Patek 5170, which one wear bigger?
My wrist is only 17cm and I’ve been thinking about these two.
I don't know the reference...
...but I believe that is the one Dufour wears. I am a yellow gold fan so it's an easy choice for me.
I agree with you about the platinum Datograph, which I always regard as THE variant to have…but that’s just my bias.
But it’s worth seeing what other more experienced owners have besides the platinum.
I think you can dive straight into the dato if you find it comfortable..
I have thought abt the 1815 chrono many times but at the end, I concluded that it needs the big date to balance the 2 lowered subdials..
The thing with the Dato, it’s sits awkwardly on the wrist.. thickness wise it’s ~ the same as a 5970, but the position of the datos lugs make it sit rather high up.. and thus can be rather uncomfortable
Fabulous pair
Highly recommend 1815 chrono and steel Odysseus. Don’t need much more than that. Dato would be icing on the cake.
So gorgeous, the 1815 Chrono in WG black dial...
I am not into coloured gold so it'll be these 2 for me.
Good luck!
Both gone now, but the 1815 Chrono was on the wrist a lot more versus the Datagraph.
anaroku, happy that the 1815 Chrono appeals to you!
I love it too. Pink gold is my colour too - including discontinued models, you have four excellent references to choose from:
- The gen. 1 (disc.) with the back dial (quirky, classic - stunning)
- The gen. 2 (disc.) with the white dial (no pulseometer chapter ring though)
- The gen. 3 with the white dial and blued hands (I must say, my absolute favourite)
- The gen. 3 with the black dial and pink gold hands (bold, stunning)
There are no bad choices among them - go with the one that smiles at you. If you are a new only buyer, the last two are your only options (other than NOS which is almost impossible to find wth Lange given low annual production numbers and popularity of all their chronographs).
I'd have to agree with posters here who've said you might well be pretty happy with the 1815 Chrono and an Odysseus if these are indeed each available to you as a first-time Lange buyer. I'd also agree with others who have said that you ought go straight for the Dato (again, if available to you as a new Lange buyer). It's the same base caliber - the game-changing, endlessly delightful L951. If it were me...I'd go for either the 1815 Chrono or the Dato - I feel this really is a situation to value quality over quantity.
Very best wishes with your deliberations and - whichever way you decide to go - I hope you will soon join the Lange owners' circle.
I suspect that the the OP needs to buy the 1815 Chrono or some other Lange as a bundle in order to get the Steel Odysseus.
to the OP, you might find that have both expressions of Lange meaning a Lange with a big date and a Lange without a big date (1815 Chrono) will be a nice combination.
to the OP, you might find that have both expressions of Lange meaning a Lange with a big date and a Lange without a big date (1815 Chrono) will be a nice combination.
OP is you (Original Poster or Original Post). My suggestion...
... is to get 2 preowned Langes: (1) a Gen1 Datograph (403.031 RG/black dial or 403.035 PT/black dial), and (2) a steel Odysseus Datomatic. Those seem to be the two watches you want the most, and they're often available, so why bother with anything else (especially if the only reason is bundling)? It'd be a great two-Lange collection. In fact, you may be able to negotiate a good pre-owned price from a major dealer if you want to buy both of those pieces at the same time.
Thanks. When you say Datomatic, do you mean an automatic(=self winding) chronograph mechanism?
Sure! I meant the 363.179. That's the "standard" (unlimited) steel Odysseus that is self-winding and displays date/date. No chronograph. That model is called a "Datomatic,"
Odysseus is the family name, and Datomatic is the name of that model. There are 2 Odysseus models (so far): Datomatic and Chronograph. The Chronograph is a limited edition of 100.
I was assuming you meant the Odysseus Datomatic (not Chronograph) when you said the boutique might get you a steel Odysseus.
Was I correct in that assumption, or did the boutique tell you they could reserve an Odysseus Chronograph (vs. Datomatic) -- if you'd actually prefer the Chronograph?
These are pics from Langepedia.com, I believe ;)
Please do share with credit next time.
On your dilemma, it'll be interesting to have 1815 Chrono and Datograph. As ı saw from most of my friends, eventually one just leaves the stable!
Though as you say, a pink gold / argente dial 1815 Chrono of the current gen with the black dial platinum 1815 CHrono could be a power couple!
It’s interesting to hear your thoughts about which chrono eventually gets sold..
The 1815 is kinda missing the date but the it wears much more comfortable..