A. Lange & Söhne

The Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon was unveiled 4 years ago. It seemed to be the most simple tourbillon watch from the Saxon manufacture and yet it was characterized by the joint presence of two important technical features: the stop-tourbillon mechani...  

I also feel that this piece is more of a display of Lange technical capabilities and somehow lacks the warmth and intimacy of earlier Lange pieces. And of course the pricing is way out for normal collectors like me.

Your photos and words bring this beauty to life for those of us who can only dream, but your honestly on the lack of novelty and price points for special pieces from Lange are right on point and disturbing for mortal enthusiasts. I also think you are righ... 

except maybe about the 1815 WL which is a very demanding watch due to its specific movement. And you are right with the Triple Split. Thanks! Fx

This trend not only applies to Lange but to other prominent brands, for example, Patek as well. In the early 2000's one could get a very beautiful and well-crafted watch around $10-$15k or a perpetual calendar around $35k and would be extremely proud wear... 

IMHO it would be strong/full with character yet sublime.

Honestly, I am not a fan of hidden tourbillons. In that case, I don't see the point. They are basically useless in a wristwatch so if on top of that you don't see them... For exemple, I don't understand the presence of the tourbillon on the Lange One PC.

As usual, spectacular pictures and a very well articulated comment. A bit harsh on Lange, but as we say "qui aime bien chatie bien. In all honesty, I don't think they are anywhere nearly as complacent as Patek when it comes to entry level models. But perh... 

But we have been very badly accustomed by Lange from 1994! ;-)

The US mortgage crisis is imho the reason why the books of Lange and others went bannanas. To compensate losses, also future losses, the only trick was raising prices. Patek was most daring by doingt so. There are still very, very nice entry Langes ... bu... 

By coincidence, I was able to see this piece in person at a boutique several months ago. I agree with the points you raised in your review. It's nice enough -- a fine, respectable tourbillon -- though not a model that is innovative or breathtaking in any ...