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PeterCDE invites the community to speculate on A. Lange & Söhne's 2009 SIHH releases, using the iconic Datograph as a benchmark for discussion. This thread captures the anticipation and informed predictions of collectors, offering a fascinating look at what was on enthusiasts' minds a decade ago regarding Lange's future direction.
G'day,
the Dato certainly remains to be a pillar of the Lange portfolio, which underwent some real changes over the past 2 years.
Today we´re about a quarter of a year ahead of SIHH 2009 (which will take place very early), so i´m very curious to hear your expectations and wishes!
Feel kindly invited to voice both 
Greetings from Germany,
Peter
Sorry for my ignorance but do you mean that there were modifications to Dato for the past 2-3 years when compared to the original watch that came out 10 years ago? After 10 years in the market, are you suggesting a new Dato coming to the horizon?
as for my crystal ball ... hmm Dato Rattrapante? Richard Lange Seconde Morte? Wait a minute, I can see something very clearly now, it is ... it is... OH NO ... the batteries in my crystal ball are dying, the image is fading away. ARRGGGGHHH E
One thing I wouldn't expect is for the Datograph to be discontinued. Like everything, it will eventually be discontinued, but Lange really doesn't have anything to replace it with. Eric von Schonberg
2009 is a milestone for Lange with the 10th anniversary of the Datograph, that's true. But I really think they are currently more focussed in structuring the company (new building, training of young watchmakers etc...) than in releasing "revolutioning" new models. I think they will come later. So what can we expect for next january ? Maybe the release of the YG / black dial version of the Datograph, maybe who knows a larger version. I also would be pleased if Lange thinks about a foudroyante ver
yeah, with PR at the 9 o´clock subdial and do I hear "rattrapante"? Ratrappante operated by an pusher coaxial to the crown ... I think I better shut up now. Seriously; would there be people interested in a bigger Dato? I have heard lots of complaints of people liking the Datograph but disliking its "small" size! So ... there might be a big enough market to justify the enlargement of the Dato case. Not sure if the YG/Black dial model is the best color-combo to use to fill this "vacancy" though. E
the Lange staff (Fabian, Arnd, Tony etc...) was wearing this YG/ Black Dial during the SIHH to test the reactions. At the beginning I was a bit surprised by the contrast between the case and the dial. But at the end, I really think it was a nice combo. Fr.Xavier
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