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ButtButt · 6 October 2023, 04:47 AM

Sometimes life works in funny ways. Last week I received a call that a car I had been dreaming of in one form or another since I was in college had finally arrived, and on Tuesday I received another call that my Lange was here. So today became a double collection day.

The Lange is a really cool looking watch, and I don't think there's anything I can say that hasn't already been said. Very clean (almost cold) design on the front, and the rear is like someone built me a little minuature 3D city inside the case filled with gears and levers and bridges to look at. I love all my other chronographs, but the Lange really hits different somehow and the depth you can see in the movement is stunning.

As a teenager in high school/college, the Lange Datagraph was my computer wallpaper, and the 911 was my only other wall poster alongside the McLaren F1. The F1 won't happen in 10 lifetimes but I am beyond happy I was able to make the 911 and Lange happen.

Fast forward some 20+ years, I ordered the watch in February of this year and was told it was about a 1 year wait. At the time I wasn't even looking at or considering a new car since they're ludicrously expensive where I am. I had all but given up the idea of ever getting one.

Then sometime in May I started discussing with my wife about possibly making the dream happen, we worked hard and saved up for a long time and are fortunate enough to finally be in a position to afford it. So June we went and placed the deposit on the car and by some twist of faith both showed up this week and today I collected them together. I can't imagine what the odds are of a dream watch and a dream car arriving in the same week 20+ years later. I actually think it's rather fitting, my first Porsche and my first Lange, both coming from Germany. The GT3 will be my only car and my daily, and although the Lange won't be a daily I plan to wear it as often as possible. This is really a once in a lifetime thing for me, and I couldn't be any happier.

10XRolex · 6 October 2023, 05:01 AM

Where is the picture of the car?

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FrugalGreubel · 6 October 2023, 05:23 AM

Congrats on both the car and the Lange.

ButtButt · 6 October 2023, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 10XRolex

Where is the picture of the car?

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Here you go.

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Originally Posted by FrugalGreubel

Congrats on both the car and the Lange.

Thanks!

10XRolex · 6 October 2023, 05:56 AM

Well done, we'll done.

When I look up at sky tonight, I may actually see you over the moon.

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PT_91 · 6 October 2023, 05:58 AM

Congrats!!! Reg. the 911, is that "night blue"?

APhound · 6 October 2023, 06:06 AM

Wowwwww
What a week. Best of Germany
What seats and trans in the 3?

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ButtButt · 6 October 2023, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 10XRolex

Well done, we'll done.

When I look up at sky tonight, I may actually see you over the moon.

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Indeed, thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by PT_91

Congrats!!! Reg. the 911, is that "night blue"?

It's Gentian blue.

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Originally Posted by arbees319

Wowwwww
What a week. Best of Germany
What seats and trans in the 3?

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PDK + sofas. It's my daily and only car, I plan to drive it until the wheels fall off with the occasional track day here and there.

ufboy73 · 6 October 2023, 06:39 AM

Excellent choice!

Bug04 · 6 October 2023, 07:10 AM

Sincere compliments! Fantastic combo!

ChetBaker · 6 October 2023, 07:38 AM

Congrats. 4 stunning chronos. I’m lusting after a cdv but would not turn down the 1815, or the 5172 for that matter.

Juan Luis · 6 October 2023, 12:30 PM

Congrats!

Ichiran · 6 October 2023, 12:52 PM

Congratulations! That's a nice chronograph, and you have a great chronograph collection!

usmc_k9_vet · 6 October 2023, 12:59 PM

Congrats! Pretty amazing day. Great watch and great car.

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mickyd329 · 6 October 2023, 01:00 PM

Nice! As good as it gets both on the the watch and car front. Congrats on an epic double incoming!

CFR · 6 October 2023, 03:18 PM

Huge congrats on both the car and the watch!!

Nathan_ · 6 October 2023, 03:19 PM

Gt3 !!!!!!

rapide66 · 6 October 2023, 04:38 PM

Congrats on both the watch and the car. What a collection of chronographs especially from the perspective of the case back.

danwang0520 · 6 October 2023, 05:19 PM

Congrats, that's an epic collection of chronographs....

ButtButt · 6 October 2023, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

Excellent choice!

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Originally Posted by Bug04

Sincere compliments! Fantastic combo!

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Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Congrats. 4 stunning chronos. I’m lusting after a cdv but would not turn down the 1815, or the 5172 for that matter.

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Originally Posted by Juan Luis

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congratulations! That's a nice chronograph, and you have a great chronograph collection!

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Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Congrats! Pretty amazing day. Great watch and great car.

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Originally Posted by mickyd329

Nice! As good as it gets both on the the watch and car front. Congrats on an epic double incoming!

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Originally Posted by CFR

Huge congrats on both the car and the watch!!

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Originally Posted by Nathan_

Gt3 !!!!!!

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Originally Posted by rapide66

Congrats on both the watch and the car. What a collection of chronographs especially from the perspective of the case back.

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Originally Posted by danwang0520

Congrats, that's an epic collection of chronographs....

Thanks everyone!

The Lange strap feels quite stiff right now, I assume because it's still new. Any owners able to feedback if it will get softer over time?

GB-man · 6 October 2023, 09:58 PM

In 2015 I made a thread where I picked up my first Lange (1815 40mm WG) and took delivery of my custom order f80 M3 in the same day.

This feels like the sequel that’s better than the first movie! Godfather 2! Huge congrats.

How does the CDV hold up now that you have the Lange and Patek? Does it feel like Kin to them or Kin to the omega?

codecow · 6 October 2023, 10:14 PM

I love 911s. I almost bought a GT3 someone didn’t take delivery on when I had a different car in for service. They had it way in the back of their lot but it was my favorite color Riveria Blue.

Congrats!

workhard · 6 October 2023, 10:21 PM

Damn congrats sir!

brandrea · 6 October 2023, 11:31 PM

Fantastic collection, congrats

CNY · 7 October 2023, 01:21 AM

Time to time your laps! Congrats all around.

llngoc · 7 October 2023, 02:33 AM

Huge congratulations my friend!!!

I still remember our discussions on these chronographs and it seems like it was just a few weeks ago. And now you have all of them now, how time flies! IMHO, you now own the best chronographs from all the brands. Time to venture to another complication.

(Perpetual calendar is next? The 5172 would match up really well with a 5320G)

And congrats on the GT3. I personally cannot imagine using it as a daily but Singapore probably have a lot less pot holes than here in CA. Drive it like you steal it and don't repeat my mistake. My last 911 only got 500 miles on it per year and I finally gave up and sold it.

trackingtime · 7 October 2023, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ButtButt

Here you go.

Thanks!

sick sick sick.

people here don't know how much that piece of art cost in SG lol

the price will blow their mind

WatchTimes · 7 October 2023, 03:09 AM

Marvelous!
Congrats!
My dream car is a 911 Turbo S and that is a watch Id be very proud to own.

cy888 · 7 October 2023, 03:24 AM

Amazing, Big Congratulations!
A fine choice in horology and car!

Gaussian · 7 October 2023, 04:00 AM

Double WOW to both!

They are both beautiful

!

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6 October 2023, 04:47 AM	#1
ButtButt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Asia Posts: 860	First Lange arrived, plus a surprise Sometimes life works in funny ways. Last week I received a call that a car I had been dreaming of in one form or another since I was in college had finally arrived, and on Tuesday I received another call that my Lange was here. So today became a double collection day. The Lange is a really cool looking watch, and I don't think there's anything I can say that hasn't already been said. Very clean (almost cold) design on the front, and the rear is like someone built me a little minuature 3D city inside the case filled with gears and levers and bridges to look at. I love all my other chronographs, but the Lange really hits different somehow and the depth you can see in the movement is stunning. As a teenager in high school/college, the Lange Datagraph was my computer wallpaper, and the 911 was my only other wall poster alongside the McLaren F1. The F1 won't happen in 10 lifetimes but I am beyond happy I was able to make the 911 and Lange happen. Fast forward some 20+ years, I ordered the watch in February of this year and was told it was about a 1 year wait. At the time I wasn't even looking at or considering a new car since they're ludicrously expensive where I am. I had all but given up the idea of ever getting one. Then sometime in May I started discussing with my wife about possibly making the dream happen, we worked hard and saved up for a long time and are fortunate enough to finally be in a position to afford it. So June we went and placed the deposit on the car and by some twist of faith both showed up this week and today I collected them together. I can't imagine what the odds are of a dream watch and a dream car arriving in the same week 20+ years later. I actually think it's rather fitting, my first Porsche and my first Lange, both coming from Germany. The GT3 will be my only car and my daily, and although the Lange won't be a daily I plan to wear it as often as possible. This is really a once in a lifetime thing for me, and I couldn't be any happier.

6 October 2023, 06:06 AM	#7
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,392	First Lange arrived, plus a surprise Wowwwww What a week. Best of Germany What seats and trans in the 3? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2023, 01:00 PM	#15
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	Nice! As good as it gets both on the the watch and car front. Congrats on an epic double incoming! __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

6 October 2023, 04:38 PM	#18
rapide66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: APAC Posts: 90	Congrats on both the watch and the car. What a collection of chronographs especially from the perspective of the case back. __________________ AP ROC, Rolex SS BLRO, Blancpain 2585F, Cartier Galbee XL, Tudor BB925

6 October 2023, 09:58 PM	#21
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,354	In 2015 I made a thread where I picked up my first Lange (1815 40mm WG) and took delivery of my custom order f80 M3 in the same day. This feels like the sequel that’s better than the first movie! Godfather 2! Huge congrats. How does the CDV hold up now that you have the Lange and Patek? Does it feel like Kin to them or Kin to the omega? __________________

6 October 2023, 05:01 AM	#2
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,593	Where is the picture of the car? Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

6 October 2023, 05:23 AM	#3
FrugalGreubel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY Watch: Voutilainen (2030) Posts: 807	Congrats on both the car and the Lange.

6 October 2023, 05:56 AM	#5
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,593	Well done, we'll done. When I look up at sky tonight, I may actually see you over the moon. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

6 October 2023, 05:58 AM	#6
PT_91 Banned Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 526	Congrats!!! Reg. the 911, is that "night blue"?

6 October 2023, 06:39 AM	#9
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Excellent choice!

6 October 2023, 07:10 AM	#10
Bug04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Rome Posts: 253	Sincere compliments! Fantastic combo!

6 October 2023, 07:38 AM	#11
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 736	Congrats. 4 stunning chronos. I’m lusting after a cdv but would not turn down the 1815, or the 5172 for that matter.

6 October 2023, 12:30 PM	#12
Juan Luis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Juan Luis Location: Dominican Rep. Watch: Undecided Posts: 1,368	Congrats!

6 October 2023, 12:52 PM	#13
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,162	Congratulations! That's a nice chronograph, and you have a great chronograph collection!

6 October 2023, 12:59 PM	#14
usmc_k9_vet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Issaquah Posts: 1,815	Congrats! Pretty amazing day. Great watch and great car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2023, 03:18 PM	#16
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	Huge congrats on both the car and the watch!!

6 October 2023, 03:19 PM	#17
Nathan_ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 307	Gt3 !!!!!!

6 October 2023, 05:19 PM	#19
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	Congrats, that's an epic collection of chronographs....

6 October 2023, 10:14 PM	#22
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	I love 911s. I almost bought a GT3 someone didn’t take delivery on when I had a different car in for service. They had it way in the back of their lot but it was my favorite color Riveria Blue. Congrats!

6 October 2023, 10:21 PM	#23
workhard "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: singapore Posts: 4	Damn congrats sir!

6 October 2023, 11:31 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	Fantastic collection, congrats

7 October 2023, 01:21 AM	#25
CNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Earth Watch: Lange Posts: 149	Time to time your laps! Congrats all around.

7 October 2023, 02:33 AM	#26
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,649	Huge congratulations my friend!!! I still remember our discussions on these chronographs and it seems like it was just a few weeks ago. And now you have all of them now, how time flies! IMHO, you now own the best chronographs from all the brands. Time to venture to another complication. (Perpetual calendar is next? The 5172 would match up really well with a 5320G) And congrats on the GT3. I personally cannot imagine using it as a daily but Singapore probably have a lot less pot holes than here in CA. Drive it like you steal it and don't repeat my mistake. My last 911 only got 500 miles on it per year and I finally gave up and sold it.

7 October 2023, 03:09 AM	#28
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Marvelous! Congrats! My dream car is a 911 Turbo S and that is a watch Id be very proud to own. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

7 October 2023, 03:24 AM	#29
cy888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 121	Amazing, Big Congratulations! A fine choice in horology and car!

7 October 2023, 04:00 AM	#30
Gaussian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116400GV Z-Blue Posts: 205	Double WOW to both! They are both beautiful ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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