Launched in 1999, collectors have widely regarded the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph as one of the finest modern chronograph wristwatches produced by any firm. Since its re-establishment, A. Lange & Söhne has been creating some of the most impressive timepieces executed to the highest quality. It features an in-house manual movement and is expertly finished throughout with Glashütte stripes and a signature hand-engraved balance cock. The oversized date window display particular to A. Lange & Söhne 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 power reserve indication giving the dial a clean and minimalist 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 more significant 41mm diameter case and implemented an up/down power reserve indication at 6 o’clock, featuring baton indexes instead of Roman numerals.

The present example A. Lange & Söhne Datograph in platinum belongs to the model's first generation that can be identified by the ‘METER’ tachymeter scale that was replaced later in A. Lange & Söhne production around 2005 with ‘METERS’ tachymeter scale. A small but essential detail that collectors look for in collecting early versions of Datograph. Complete with its original guarantee and presentation box, this example has also developed an attractive warm ivory patina on the registers. Undoubtedly one of the best chronograph movement that garnered interest from collectors all over the world, this early Datograph is one of the most collectible A. Lange & Söhne out there.