A. Lange & Söhne Datograph: The Enduring Regret of a Pink Gold, Gen. 1 Sale
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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph: The Enduring Regret of a Pink Gold, Gen. 1 Sale

By aviya · Apr 25, 2024 · 26 replies
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In a poignant reflection, aviya shares a common collector's lament: the regret of parting with a cherished timepiece. His post highlights the enduring appeal and historical significance of the A. Lange & Söhne pink gold, first-generation Datograph, a watch he celebrates on its 25th anniversary as a modern horological legend. This article delves into the emotional connection collectors form with their watches and the unique place certain references hold in horological history.

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I should never have sold my beautiful pink gold, gen. 1 Datograph.

A short post - nothing more to be said.

Other than: happy 25th birthday to a modern legend.

aviya.




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MD
mdg
Apr 25, 2024
Beauty...

...but we do what we do when we do it for a reason. It's too easy to beat yourself up about things like this...

AV
aviya
Apr 26, 2024
Yes, that's true mdg.

In my case, it's more just a pang of sadness than beating myself up - but I take your point.

AR
Arronax
Apr 25, 2024
What took its place?

If you don't mind sharing, I enjoy hearing about the thought process.

AV
aviya
Apr 26, 2024
Nothing for a long time: the GFC of 2007-09 set me, and my collection, back.

GA
gary_g
Apr 25, 2024
You can always find another one…

It’s a beauty.

AV
aviya
Apr 26, 2024
Yeah, true Gary: they're on the market.

The experience of buying in new and owning it when it was first released is kind of irreplaceable for me and I've never been able to face back into reacquiring the watch.

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