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Bi-compax dress chronographs are a weakness of mine. This Cornes de Vache is one of the most beautiful with an exquisite movement. Congratulations on the 20k milestone!!

…. here is my first generation Datograph- over 25 years old and definitely timeless! Strap is from Camille Fournet - Tourillon calfskin with a natural rubber lining for summer months.

I much preferred the aesthetic of the Speedy and have kept this one. I actually had my 126500 modified by Arrisans de Geneve

This went from “not being on my Lange radar” to being a “gotta have”. Love the one second remintoire and the dead beat seconds hand. Right now my Lange stable is full with this one, a 1st generation platinum Datograph, a white gold Striking Time, a white gold Odysseus, a white gold 1st generation Sa

I was fortunate in that the Assistant boutique manger with whom I have the relationship in London I had known for some years and followed him through a few Richemont brands prior to his move to Journe. My first two Journes were purchased in the pre-owned marked - Rose Good Havana CS and 1st Generati

When all is said and done these are all discretionary, non-essential purchases and we all come at this from different angles. Given the production numbers of FPJ and the personal involvement of FP in allocation (possible due to the small numbers) control over boutique distribution is tighter than mo

I had previously commissioned a piece from Kari Voutilainen so learned a lot about myself in that process when it comes to making choices from an infinite pallet. I suspect it makes life a lot easier for the Artisan when then customer has a plan and sticks to it!! 😉

So we started with a 126500LN - this one. This was the first speed bump. I had paid the deposit and awaited delivery of the Daytona from my AD but in the meantime the model changed from the 116500 to 126500. One of the changes related to the lug design. The 126500 has symmetrical lugs whereas the 11

Removing the crown guards was the biggest issue. This was the first 126500 they had modified. The lugs on this model are different from the 116500 - which were asymmetrical and thinner on the crown side. Initially they were reluctant to remove but found a way to make it work.

After 20 months with the team at Artisans de Geneve I received my homage to the 6263 ROC dial Daytona - Pink Beach. Rolex never actually made this particular watch but I wanted something that while modified was sensitively undertaken. With your response - a seasoned collector intrigued by the piece