Thanks

I appreciate the welcome. Yes, I've spoken to jewelers and they all say that working with platinum is difficult as it is such a hard metal, particularly compared to the softness of gold.

I guess I'm curious as to the attraction to platinum though. If you have to tell people its not stainless steel or its not white gold, is it worth the huge price bump? I understand its a matter of preference and do not mean to put down anyone lucky enough to afford platinum, it's just my ignorance that guides the question. One huge benefit, if true, would be that because platinum is a harder metal the watch will be able to sustain a bump that a similar bump on a gold watch would leave an unsightly blemish. Also, it would never need replating like white gold will need over time.

Am I on the right track?

The new 1815 range - a press kit group shot (wallpaper-size)

By: PeterCDE : January 21st, 2009-16:33

G'day, the new 1815 seems to be universally appreciated - hence a press kit group shot and an interesting detail may be too: It´s MUCH more beautiful in the metal, therefore all signs indicate Lange to have another champion here! Not the least due to it´s...

Thank you for this Peter!

By: BluNotte : January 21st, 2009-18:20

question for you

By: brokenwrist : January 21st, 2009-22:29

the lange sight states the watch is 40mm in diameter. i wonder how if looks in the metal at that size. its quite the jump from the 35.5 of the previous 1815. your thoughts would be much appreciated . cheers and thanks for the post kevin

Let me try to answer ...

By: small-luxury-world : January 21st, 2009-22:44

The size of the new 1815 is: 40 x 8,9 mm Yes, it is a big step, but don´t forget about the new/bigger movement. To me it looks quite good (from the pictures). RL is 40,5 x 10,6 mm, Lange 1 is 38,5 mm and a bit higher, .... Most Lange´s are well balanced. ...

Don't worry, you will have the usual wristshots. I've just come back from Geneva, I'm exhausted. Fr.Xavier

I saw, FX, I saw... :))) [nt]

By: amanico : January 22nd, 2009-11:34

"interesting detail" Indeed ...

By: small-luxury-world : January 21st, 2009-22:32

sounds fair to me. Any idea about the price for PT? Thanks for the good news Peter. Oliver

Yes

By: PeterCDE : January 21st, 2009-23:50

Thanks Peter, that's the post I've been waiting for :)

By: numerobis : January 22nd, 2009-08:08

Platinum Premium

By: tsolimine : January 22nd, 2009-11:42

Am curious how a platinum watch is still commanding such a premium over 18k gold. Nine months ago when gold was $1,000 an ounce and platinum was approaching $2,100 an ounce it made some sense. But as of today, gold is $860 and platinum is $927 an ounce. T...

Hi tsolimine,

By: small-luxury-world : January 22nd, 2009-13:10

welcome in the forum There is a huge difference in working with platinum compared to gold. The effort is much higher. I saw it at the Patek manufactory and was really impressed. Couldn´t believe it until I saw it with my eyes. For example: One had to poli...