patrick_y
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Agreed. Newer isn't always better.
Especially at Lange. Many newer iterations come with less gold in the case (to save costs, they hollow out the case), technical movement changes that increase the power reserve but don't necessarily look better (almost all brands are adapting the movement to make them easier to manufacture - often sacrificing interior angles and other decoration flourishes that take a lot of time to manufacture).
Thoughts on buying a new Datograph now?
I've placed a deposit at Lange for a different watch, but I can still change my mind. So I was just wondering about your thoughts on buying a new Datograph now. Is the current generation drawing to a close making this a bad idea?
I missed the news that the current generation is coming to a close.
Next year is the 25th anniversary so i suspect that there will probably be some kind of likely limited edition colorway / design, offered, but not clear to me whether they'd discontinue the current line.. Nevertheless, i think it makes sense to wait assum...
It's obvious you don't EXTREMELY LIKE the Datograph, so skip it!
If it's not a must have, don't buy it!
Deposit on both Zeitwerk and Dato?
Jlux is right though that a newer generation Dato will have a crazy premium on top of the existing msrp. When I voted with my wallet; I chose the OG Dato! ...
Gotcha. Thanks for explaining!
Only buy any watch if you absolutely have to have it. I realize I have some watches where I bought that I didn't have to have - and now they're unused and just sitting around.
patrick_y nailed it
i wouldn't necessarily view subsequent generations being unequivocally better (these are atavistic ornaments, not smartphones). Even if the movements might get 'better' (longer power reserve, instantaneous date change), they're often paired with design or...
Agreed. Newer isn't always better.
Especially at Lange. Many newer iterations come with less gold in the case (to save costs, they hollow out the case), technical movement changes that increase the power reserve but don't necessarily look better (almost all brands are adapting the movement...
Less precious metal? I don't like the sound of that
Do you have any specific examples of Lange using less gold in cases? I love the heft of precious metals. I agree with you with regards to the appearance of the Lange 1 and ZW movements looking better in earlier generations.
I don't want to single anybody out...
I don't want to single any specific model out as it will make our members who own those specific models feel awkward. But generally, newer Lange models have less gold content in their cases in general. This is partially because the movement is getting lar...
If you have doubts, I would wait to see what's coming
Although chances are that it will be an unattainable limited run, like they did with the Odysseus Chrono... I'm considering the current version very seriously, but I love everything about it, I have zero doubts 😉
If you can have a Datograph now,just go for it.
If ever there will be a new version coming out it will be with an insane price premium (expect 30-40% or more) ,possibly limited and only obtainable within a bundle deal.