Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/08/24/a-lange-sohne-dufourgraph-datograph-reviewed-by-tim-mosso/
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At 39mm in diameter and 13.2mm thick, the Datograph is a chronograph that even a generous eye wouldn’t laud for gorgeous proportions. They can be described as traditional, quaint, quirky, or – less sympathetically – corpulent. Few would describe the landmark watch as traditionally beautiful.
A. Lange & Söhne Datograph
Modern Lange signatures, including a domed bezel, stepped lugs, and cylindrical case, are clear and present, but this form factor doesn’t wear them with the grace of a Lange 1.
And that’s OK, because the Datograph thrives on its slightly anachronistic character. Almost a hybrid of a pocket watch and wrist chronograph, it stands proudly with one foot in each era. It sits squat on the wrist and prominent despite its compact diameter.
Like another German classic, the VW Beetle, the Datograph’s packaging-of-convenience becomes an endearing trait in the eyes of its admirers.
A. Lange & Söhne Datograph tachymeter around the dial
Dial side, the Datograph is surprisingly sporty for a German dress complication. There’s a stepped tachymeter for gauging speed. The presence of considerable luminescent paint puts it at odds with its contemporary rival, the sleek but orthodox Patek Philippe 5070.
And with a flyback complication, there’s a distinct “gentleman driver” or “sportsman” quality to the German chronograph.
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Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/08/24/a-lange-sohne-dufourgraph-datograph-reviewed-by-tim-mosso/
