Launched in 1999, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph has widely been regarded by collectors as one of the finest modern chronograph wristwatches produced by any firm. Since its re-establishment of the manufacture, A. Lange & Söhne has been creating some of the most impressive timepieces executed to the highest quality. Featuring an in-house manual movement, it is expertly finished throughout with Glashütte stripes and the firm’s signature hand-engraved balance cock. The oversized date window display particular to Lange wristwatches inspired by the Dresden Semper Opera clock sits perfectly legible on the 12 O’clock position.

The first generation of the Datograph features a 39mm diameter case without the existence of a power reserve indication giving the dial a clean and simplistic appeal. Furthermore, the platinum case and black dial is the original Datograph that captured the admiration of so many collectors and connoisseurs when it first appeared at Baselworld in 1999. In 2012, the firm upgraded the Datograph featuring a larger 41mm diameter case as well as implementing an up/down power reserve indication at 6 O’clock also featuring baton indexes instead of Roman numerals.

While most examples of the model were encased in precious metal, the present example in platinum with a first generation 39mm diameter case is further charmed with a bedazzled baguette-cut Top Wesselton diamond-set bezel with a total weight of 4.5 carats composed of 48 individual diamonds. A rare example with a low production output, the present example from circa 2008 is offered in well-preserved condition and is complete with its full set of accessories.