Owners of 403.025 Datograph - subdials different?

[aj_tucker]

I love Lange's rose gold, white dials, and the Datograph. Should be a no-brainer to buy the 403.025, the white-dialed RG Datograph. However, many pictures make the subdials look a darker shade than the actual dial base. See below:

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This doesn’t appear to be the case on later models, like the Dato Perp.

Does this bother you? The contrast between the dial / subdial looks annoying to me! But can’t tell how it would be on the wrist. Is it just certain angles? Camera trick?


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[A3MED]

I think the early pieces have german silver subdails and those develop a patina after a while. Readers correct me if im wrong


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[WatchEater666]

Your pic doesn't work

[aj_tucker]

Tapatalk isn't working...here's a link:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/18...g?v=1602777472

[shafran]

I believe it depends on the angle you are looking at. Some are the same, move it and it shines differently. My dato perp has the same color subdials as dial

[aj_tucker]

God I love the Dato perp - which metal do you have?

[pdnb]

Easy problem to solve.. get the black dial LOL


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[aj_tucker]

Thinking about it. Prices seem to have jumped $10k recently tho. For a white metal chrono, I’m eyeing the 5170p too.


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[pdnb]

Originally Posted by aj_tucker

Thinking about it. Prices seem to have jumped $10k recently tho. For a white metal chrono, I’m eyeing the 5170p too.


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I’m sure you watched the WatchBox video on the 403 Dato. That is what sold me; but I really got caught up in the movement, which I think is a lot nicer than the Patek Chrono movement.


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[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by aj_tucker

Thinking about it. Prices seem to have jumped $10k recently tho. For a white metal chrono, I’m eyeing the 5170p too.


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I was in the same boat when looking at the Zeitwerk, Dato, or a Patek chrono. Ended up deciding on Lange because the finish work is better IMO.

Didn't realize datos have gone up $10k. What ref #?

[aj_tucker]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Didn't realize datos have gone up $10k. What ref #?

The 403.035 has jumped a bit. Few months abck good conditions were trading at $45k...now WatchBox has a used one for ~$60k (probably get em down to $55k)

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by aj_tucker

The 403.035 has jumped a bit. Few months abck good conditions were trading at $45k...now WatchBox has a used one for ~$60k (probably get em down to $55k)

I just checked WatchPatrol and Takuya has one for $41,200. He's a very reputable seller.

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by pdnb

Easy problem to solve.. get the black dial LOL


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Screw the watch, what’re you eating back there?!?

[aj_tucker]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I just checked WatchPatrol and Takuya has one for $41,200. He's a very reputable seller.

Reached out to him, but it looks like it's sold:

https://www.takuyawatches.com/product-category/lange/

That was a hell of a deal. I'll keep my eye out on this seller.

Any other sellers you'd recommend?

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by aj_tucker

Reached out to him, but it looks like it's sold:

https://www.takuyawatches.com/product-category/lange/

That was a hell of a deal. I'll keep my eye out on this seller.

Any other sellers you'd recommend?

I use WatchPatrol/WatchRecon and buy private in most cases

For a complicated watch like the Datograph, I would only buy used if it's been serviced recently as a service is very expensive.

I have had good experiences with Burdeen's/Chicago Lange Boutique (where I got my Zeitwerk), WatchBox, and a lot of private deals. Watchbox can be relatively flexible sometimes, but I've found it depends quite a bit on when you call them and what you're buying. I got a very solid deal from them on a Royal Oak that I was able to trade out for a slight profit after I got bored of it in a few months.

[pdnb]

Originally Posted by Slimpee

Screw the watch, what’re you eating back there?!?

Haha thanks! Grilled octopus at our favorite tapas place!


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