Have you heard of the “salmon” replica watch? Today I’d like to introduce this latest edition of the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, which has a pink gold dial and it completely MELTS. This new limited edition pairs a white gold case with a warm pink dial which has been defined as “salmon” by many person. Ichthyological assertions aside (look it up), any new Datograph is deserving of a few photos, as well as the unbelievably complex and lastingly handsome Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon.
Lange says this new Dato has a solid pink gold dial, so in this case, I’ll leave the salmon for beholder to appreciate. The dimensions and tech specs are the same as the original from 2016, with this white gold example measuring 41.5mm across and 14.6mm thick. When you get a closer look at the incredible L952.2 hand wound movement tucked under that pinkish dial, there’s a marvelous feat. 
For those of you who might not remember this specific version of the Datograph, I suggest you to check out Arthur’s hands-on with the original model. As a quick refresher, that pretty dial offers plenty of information, including time, a perpetual calendar, a flyback chronograph, grand date, power reserve, and moon phase. Also you see a tourbillon only from the back. There aren’t that many ways left to flex on a tourbillon but making it only visible through a display case back is absolutely a drip most German, which is already one of the most excellent movement designs in modern watchmaking, this tourbillon looks cute and the stealth design not only protects the dial design but also Lange’s typically stoic approach to outright ornamentation.
I had the chance to borrow a Datograph Perpetual while covering the amazing Concorso d’Eleganza car show in Italy (of which replica A. Lange & Söhne is a sponsor) last summer. While interviewing Lange’s CEO Wilhelm Schmid, he explained to me that the dial will always be legible and the movement will always be perfectly finished even on a very complex model from Lange.
With functionality in harmony with more luxurious or romantic aspects of the model’s construction and finishing, both aspects satisfy the owner very well. Although the addition of a tourbillon, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is no more difficult to read or wear than any other Datograph, or any replica watches of comparable size in fact.
With just 100 limited pieces and priced highly at $287,800, this instantly collectible Datograph significantly offers a thoroughly different feel from the original model. It’s no doubt it’s an example of the most excellent watchmaking worldwide, you can call the dial color whatever you want if you can own one fantastic timepiece on wrist. Sounds cool!