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post #14311 of 21070

9/28/12 at 8:03am

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post #14312 of 21070

9/28/12 at 8:28am

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So I'm minding my business on a crisp Parisian afternoon when I pass by the Wempe windows. Lo and behold, the new Lange Datograph! I was lukewarm from pics, but in the metal this is one outstanding timepiece. The dial is clean, balanced, and I like the addition of the power reserve. While they enlarged the case to 41mm, the thickness is a good counterbalance and it actually wears very similar to its little brother, my 1815 chronograph.

Might the new Dato be the very best chronograph in the world? I think there's a reasonable claim to be made...

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9/28/12 at 8:43am

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wow. the back is, well, there are no words really to describe such beauty.

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9/28/12 at 9:25am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino944

One more photo showing a bit more blue to the dial. This was before I took the protective plastic off the bezel & lugs.

This is THE grail watch for me. Enjoy it.

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9/28/12 at 9:54am

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i cant recall, i think someone requested about the daytona i posted, and i cant find the PM. (not you lr) anyhow, boss is keeping it for himself 100%, doesnt want to sell. sorry.

post #14316 of 21070

9/28/12 at 10:11am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by medtech_expat

So I'm minding my business on a crisp Parisian afternoon when I pass by the Wempe windows. Lo and behold, the new Lange Datograph! I was lukewarm from pics, but in the metal this is one outstanding timepiece. The dial is clean, balanced, and I like the addition of the power reserve. While they enlarged the case to 41mm, the thickness is a good counterbalance and it actually wears very similar to its little brother, my 1815 chronograph.
Might the new Dato be the very best chronograph in the world? I think there's a reasonable claim to be made...
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

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The dial is a big improvement. I always found it messy with a mix of Romans, stick markers, and Arabic numerals. It looks cleaner and more attractive now that that Romans are gone. Its a great watch with a beautiful movements, still, to be honest I just don't love this watch. The only watch they make that I really like is the Lange 1...now thats a beautiful and ground breaking design.

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Originally Posted by mercretas

This is THE grail watch for me. Enjoy it.

Thank you. I've looked at ROs for years before finally being ready to pull the trigger. I'm thrilled with it!

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i cant recall, i think someone requested about the daytona i posted, and i cant find the PM. (not you lr) anyhow, boss is keeping it for himself 100%, doesnt want to sell. sorry.

I think it was LRJcustom that was interested in the price of the Daytona. Good choice by your Boss. The Daytona is a really nice watch.

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9/28/12 at 10:27am

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My contribution: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 in platinum.

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9/28/12 at 11:08am

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Mine says hello to yours!

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9/28/12 at 12:10pm

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Originally Posted by rnguy001

JLC brotherhood -

Nice! You and Bill Clinton both have the SEAL Alarm. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

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9/28/12 at 1:09pm

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Originally Posted by sdolina

Mine says hello to yours!

ITS A TRIPLE THREAT!!!!!!

also, we bought one at work. looking for 4700 i think, box and papers too.

if anyone is interested in joining this kick ass club, obviously, you will need our approval.

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9/28/12 at 1:11pm

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9/28/12 at 1:25pm

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ooooooh nice. top pic?

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9/28/12 at 2:57pm

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ooooooh nice. top pic?

It is only a branded metal bracelet I suppose.

post #14324 of 21070

9/28/12 at 3:33pm

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Originally Posted by medtech_expat

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So I'm minding my business on a crisp Parisian afternoon when I pass by the Wempe windows. Lo and behold, the new Lange Datograph! I was lukewarm from pics, but in the metal this is one outstanding timepiece. The dial is clean, balanced, and I like the addition of the power reserve. While they enlarged the case to 41mm, the thickness is a good counterbalance and it actually wears very similar to its little brother, my 1815 chronograph.
Might the new Dato be the very best chronograph in the world? I think there's a reasonable claim to be made...

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Originally Posted by in stitches

wow. the back is, well, there are no words really to describe such beauty.

I have a soft spot for the depth of the double split movement personally - click for bigginess