A. Lange & Söhne

I am not going to say anyting other than I was Vlad'd in Zagreb. The Datograph is the one ALS that could get me...and it did. ...  

You done good, Joe! Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.

congratulations again and I totally understand why you got Vlad'ed. Now, show is the backside! CC

It is truly beautiful

But hunting one at a reasonable price and condition is hard. Cheers PAt

......once i had decided, it needed to be quick. I got this for the right price for the condition.

I dream of the exact entrance into AL&S. They make many beautiful watches, but the only one I have ever wanted is a first gen Dato. It is their Icon for me. HUGE Congratulations!

.....its the only one that REALLY appeals to me.

Huge congratulations again for this true gem. Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Congratulations!

Congrats Joe, Dato is King in my books, other Langes might have more charm but this one just rules them all! You should try some straps, he loves to be dressed up and down!

.....within ALS, this is the one i wanted.

And I think I might look for a nice yellow tan or even green.. ...  

amazing piece and congratulations! enjoy and please keep posting early impressions and thoughts as the honeymoon progresses!

....i am very interested how it compares with others. As a general rule, I don't mox chronos. No annual calendars in my stable. If i was going to mix, it would be perpetual calendar...so this really was a tangent. One of my close friends gives it a year b... 

It is the reference in chronograph according to him and one of the watches he wears most ! I believe that says a lot about this piece of art ! Huge congrats my friend, it is definitely a wonderful piece ! Wear it in the very best of health Mike

It will be very interesting to see how this Dato fare against your other icon 5070P. Rgds Raymond

.....i think i need to think about it in other terms. Very few....(well, none actually) have compared well for me in the past as I see the 5070P as my favourite chronograph of any manufacturer...and given that I have owned it for over 8 years, and it took... 

You waited patiently to get it...I just made myself laugh Congrats Mr. Pt Cheers D

Wear it in the best of health. I am glad that you have finally decided to listen to Mrs. Baron (baroness?) sage advice. Welcome to the club and now +1 in the 'shared watches' category. Which means you obviously have exquisite taste.

Many thanks......i needed some tipping over the edge.

The problem is, now I am waiting for the reciprocity to kick in.

Congratulations to the most beautiful watch voted by German connoisseurs! Hopefully more will find into your collection too.

.......these are both watches that one "always intends to buy".....but more often than not there is a more pressing project to play. Honestly, I am not sure I will move any further in the ALS direction as this one is the only want that has ever really gra... 

.....it will be interesting to see how i get on with it

I see you have joined the dark side, i.e. German watchmaking. If it makes you feel better, Glashütte is close to a region called Saxonian Switzerland. Land of Karl May and ALS Congratulations on a great addition to your collection!

......i know of three before me!

A much less fun way. But a shot of P15 makes everything better.

Any new watches you went for as a result of the GTG, too?

I would tell you, but then... you know.

But am short on time for the next few months.

Diary.

More than once,But always couldn't pull the I know if I am ever buying A.Lange this is going to be it. I am always concerned to know how the owners fell about wearing it for a long time on the wrist,It a bit top heavy,At least that's what I think. Let's ... 

That post-honeymoon phase is what I am waiting for. I know exactly what you mean about pulling the trigger. Quite a few watches fall into that category for me. Rolex 1019 for example.

am sure you will have lots of joy from this one Cheers Robin

but now, you put the finger in the gear. Wear it in good heath. Nino

I am SO convinced that nobody on this planet can Vlad me into a second ALS that I am prepared to offer a bonus. All expense dinner for two at La Tour d'Argent in Paris if anyone Vlad's me into a second ALS. As lovely as I think the first series Dato is (a... 

Lange Chronographs are all amazing piece of art and engineering. Double split is out of this world