I can understand your predicament as it’s not an easy choice. Appealing (to me) of the boutique version are the upgraded movement and the color of the sub-dials (less yet still sufficiently different from the main dial whilst in the 1st gen the sub-dials ...
I love the first gen 1815 rather smaller, contrasting sub-dials and sharper transition between surfaces; yet, the btq is more subtle and wins over for 60 hours of reserve for me. Whichever, there is no wrong choice here. Both are splendid pieces.
I voted above for the first gen, which I own in a very different color combination (RG with black dial). A number of the comments make reference to the superior power reserve of the second gen. I understand why that might be important for watches with non...
The blued steel is fantastic on this watch. I don't understand why they don't release a new version with black text and blued hands... I will be first in line! Thomas
I found the boutique edition a little difficult to read (especially in low light) so 1st generation would be my vote. Blue hands on the 1st generation seal the deal....
I remember long debates with a friend about the original Datograph vs. original 1815 Chronograph. I bought the 1815. Ever since I’ve looked at each new edition of the 1815 Chronograph and still prefer the original. I’ve had a number of good offers for it,...
These conversations took place over countless helpings of pancakes, bacon, eggs and sausages. (Since named “The Cholesterol Interviews”) We both liked each other’s watches. It’s a personal choice and in the end mine went towards the simpler execution, low...
I mean I just came across a 1st gen 1815 from a dealer. From a glance, I would prefer the 1st gen due to better legibility. What’s the biggest upgrade? I personally try to hunt down a Datograph, but 1st gen 1815 seems a very good value proposition too sin...
From my point of view the 402.026 is the 2nd generation build from 2010 to 2017. The dial without Pulsometer scale is much clearer and so optically more independent and not so close to the datograph. Also the totalizers are larger than those of the 401 an...