A. Lange & Söhne

Hello, I'm new so hopefully I'm doing this right.  I'm looking at various timepieces for my next watch and was wondering if some of the experts out there had an opinion on the two timepieces shown in message title.  Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.  Thank you.

 

First of all, welcome to the forum.

The 5905P combines the chronograph with a calendar complication, is automatic while the Datograph is a pure chronograph with date (and a shy power reserve indicator) and is handwind.

5905P:

Datograph up & down:



My hear prefers the Datograph because I love to wind the movement and also for the beauty of its caliber.

First of all, ask yourself if you prefer an automatic or a handwind movement.

Fx

Well, your question is really tough as they are very different watches.

The way the chronograph function is displayed, the complications combination, the size, the way the movement is decorated and appears to the wearer...

I guess the live experience is mandatory and you'll just have to ask yourself how does it make you feel.

As Fx said, the Auto versus manual issue is an important one.

I you don't care, the movement of the Datograph is certainly more spectacular and very well finished.

The Patek is more classical in the look (case but also the sunburst dial).

The annual calendar complication on the Patek is an interesting addition to the chronograph function too.

But the Datograph has it very nice oversized date and the Bi-compax layout.

Both are very good choices on an objective basis. Remains the subjective feeling and only you can tell

Keep us informed of your choice!

Cheers, Mark

Agree with comments. Appreciate responses, leaning toward PP. Thanks

 Big difference with Lange vs Patek movements. 

The 5905 is a step down from the 5960 in terms of dial appearance; the fonts appeared awkward and the hands too contemporary in a waY That lacks character. As compared to datograph, you have to agree the movement in pp is less fantastic, and the rotor always obscuring half of the movement at any one time is annoying. I like als; as faR aS Chronographs, the datograph being a manual wind w/ power reserve indicator, which 5905 lacks, is the standard

The 5905 looks like the 5960 and 5205 got together and had a very large baby the 5905. Dato hands down IMHO since you ask. The movement and finishing is second to none plus manual vs automatic. Of course I prefer the original Dato in platinum like many here but in any case you can't go wrong. Taste is subjective and only you can decide...Happy hunting! Cheers,

I would choose it in a heartbeat. There is nothing as beautiful as the movement on it. It puts PP to shame.