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BlueHeron · 29 April 2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lange1

HI all. I have point down to get my dream watch sometime soon and get stuck between A Lange Timezone WG vs new Datograph. I love both and only get on at this time but the other one will be soon. Tough choice, both watches are magnificent

Option 1: Trade both APs to Datograph
Option 2: Trade one AP to Timzone WG.
Need some serious advise from A Lange owners!
Thanks

The Datograph has become my grail watch -- I have not rotated away from it in about a month, which means it stays (all the other crushes I've had last about a week).

However, the photos in this thread show it with a beautiful blue dial when I think it's a black dial in the real world....what am I missing? Where is that blue coming from?

Lange1 · 29 April 2014, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHeron

The Datograph has become my grail watch -- I have not rotated away from it in about a month, which means it stays (all the other crushes I've had last about a week).

However, the photos in this thread show it with a beautiful blue dial when I think it's a black dial in the real world....what am I missing? Where is that blue coming from?

Until now! I'm still flipping whole bag of coins between both. I borrowed a picture of the Datograph from the internet. The watch was taking from somewhere near a window which has a lot of daylight reflected to an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire glass that cause an affect blue hue visible on naked eyes and camera lens.

el1125 · 29 April 2014, 02:28 AM

Dato up/down.

subtona · 29 April 2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd vote ZW, then Dato, followed by TZ. However you can't make a bad choice here.

agree with mike here, based on looks

however after trying them on i had a different opinion.

my question is have you had the opportunity to put them on your wrist?

psv · 29 April 2014, 02:40 AM

Dato for me.

AK797 · 29 April 2014, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

agree with mike here, based on looks

however after trying them on i had a different opinion.

my question is have you had the opportunity to put them on your wrist?

Gus is right, the Dato looks amazing but is rather thick, Ken memorably called the original a mini-hamburger, altho the up/down is better proportioned. If the size fits alright on you then this would be my choice for sure.

Lange1 · 29 April 2014, 06:31 AM

I have a great chance to try on 3 watches and surprise that the thickness of dato and ZW aren't a big deal for me. Any of them just fit perfectly. Thing I love most is the busy dial on TZ and display back of Dato. I wish both of them can combine together to made a perfect world for all.

jjnd08 · 30 April 2014, 02:39 AM

Datograph; both are stunning though.

bparone · 30 April 2014, 03:19 AM

TZ for me.

vman · 30 April 2014, 03:25 PM

I wish I had your problems :-)

In all seriousness, go with the Datograph. The watch is stunning and it will remain a classic forever.

I am a sucker for Geographic/Timezone watches as I travel a lot, but the model you've shown is not the best one in my opinion. If I were to go with a TZ watch, I'd go with a Patek.

JChow · 30 April 2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lange1

I have a great chance to try on 3 watches and surprise that the thickness of dato and ZW aren't a big deal for me. Any of them just fit perfectly. Thing I love most is the busy dial on TZ and display back of Dato. I wish both of them can combine together to made a perfect world for all.

If you're looking for a busier dial with an ALS chrono movement, I'd take a look at the older version of the 1815 Chrono. Also has the added benefit of being more comfortable on the wrist.

Good luck!

johnswatch · 2 May 2014, 04:43 AM

Another vote for the classic 1815 chrono. It has wonderful depth in the dial and to my eyes a more balanced look while retaining the beauty of the Dato movement.

The classic 1815 is my grail watch.

alex1921 · 3 May 2014, 03:02 AM

TZ for me. I am was actually trying on an AP Diver yesterday and the TZ caught my eye. Now I am sitting here wondering which one to get. I know it's like comparing apples to oranges but I can't buy both as the dealer suggested

My issue is that I don't wear suites nor watches to work so it comes down to just casual wear. I need help.

TSW · 3 May 2014, 03:12 AM

Dato any day of the week!

DECR · 27 May 2014, 12:14 PM

Datogrpah for me

sebastien1975 · 31 May 2014, 01:40 AM

Datograph for me. Just tried it today. Those pushers are amazing to use.

2 May 2014, 04:43 AM	#42
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	Another vote for the classic 1815 chrono. It has wonderful depth in the dial and to my eyes a more balanced look while retaining the beauty of the Dato movement. The classic 1815 is my grail watch. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

3 May 2014, 03:12 AM	#44
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Dato any day of the week! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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29 April 2014, 02:28 AM	#33
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Dato up/down.

29 April 2014, 02:40 AM	#35
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Dato for me.

29 April 2014, 06:31 AM	#37
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	I have a great chance to try on 3 watches and surprise that the thickness of dato and ZW aren't a big deal for me. Any of them just fit perfectly. Thing I love most is the busy dial on TZ and display back of Dato. I wish both of them can combine together to made a perfect world for all.

30 April 2014, 02:39 AM	#38
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Datograph; both are stunning though.

30 April 2014, 03:19 AM	#39
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	TZ for me.

30 April 2014, 03:25 PM	#40
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	I wish I had your problems :-) In all seriousness, go with the Datograph. The watch is stunning and it will remain a classic forever. I am a sucker for Geographic/Timezone watches as I travel a lot, but the model you've shown is not the best one in my opinion. If I were to go with a TZ watch, I'd go with a Patek.

3 May 2014, 03:02 AM	#43
alex1921 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2	TZ for me. I am was actually trying on an AP Diver yesterday and the TZ caught my eye. Now I am sitting here wondering which one to get. I know it's like comparing apples to oranges but I can't buy both as the dealer suggested My issue is that I don't wear suites nor watches to work so it comes down to just casual wear. I need help.

27 May 2014, 12:14 PM	#45
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	Datogrpah for me

31 May 2014, 01:40 AM	#46
sebastien1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Sebastien Location: South East Asia Posts: 788	Datograph for me. Just tried it today. Those pushers are amazing to use.

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