12/21/2023 0 Comments Longe and sohn datagraphMore about these features below, but many of these features do set the Datograph apart from the crowd of mechanical chronographs. Between these two subdials is a power reserve that indicates how much of the 60 hours of power remains in the single main spring. The chronograph features a fly-back function, a precisely-jumping minute counter, a quick-set oversized date and two subdials that are very recognizable because of their positioning on the dial. A chronograph with a date to be precise, although the Datograph comprises so much more than just that. The Datograph’s name already gives a bit of a clue about what one can expect. Especially when that movement features a flyback and an instantaneous jumping minute counter. What many people don’t know, is that a chronograph movement is one of the most complex mechanical movements, surpassing the complexity of a tourbillon or a perpetual calendar. I think that’s a very impressive achievement for such a young brand, actually it’s nothing short of brilliant. Lange & Söhne introduced the Datograph in 1999, it was actually just 5 years since the company introduced its very first collection in 1994. With the added „outsize” date and the smaller diameter it’s more comfortable on the wrist and better suited for daily wearing, compared to its big brother. The Dato can still be referred to as a super-chrono, that in terms of movement architecture comes extremely close to its big brother, the Double Split. Also the characteristic dial layout, with rather unusual positioning of the sub dials, and the chronograph’s instantaneous jumping minutes and flyback function remain the same. What remains the same is the magnificent three-dimensional „landscape” of bridges, levers, cams, jewels and a column-wheel. The Roman numerals have made place for baton hour markers, the case has been enlarged from 39mm to 41mm, and it now offers 60 hours of autonomy when fully wound (that’s 24 hours more than on the previous generation.) Although the visual changes might seem almost insignificant, the new generation Datograph definitely has a more modern look. This year it has been 15 years since the first generation Datograph was introduced, and two years ago, in 2012, the Dato (as it’s lovingly referred to by collectors) was slightly redesigned. And it has only been on the market since 1999! Let’s find out what contributes to this almost instant success. Lange & Söhne Datograph is one of the icons of modern watchmaking. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up Down, that also has a stunning movement and features an added large date. As a follow-up we’re reviewing its little brother, the A. Lange & Söhne Double Split arguably the most beautiful chronograph movement on the market today. Last year we had the distinct pleasure to review the A.
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