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Hello Moe!
I have owned both the Lange 1 and Up and Down and both were in my ownership for less than 2 months! The Lange 1 had a technical issue with its date change and had to be returned to Lang after a week. Both watches have a 72 hour power reserve but the Lange 1 uses 2 barrels to the Up and Down's single barrel. I think the rationale of using one barrel was to keep the watch slim which is certainly is. Unfortunately, with only barrel, I had to turn the crown in excess of 150 times to fully wind the watch which to me is ridiculous. In addition, if you wind both the Lange 1 and Up and Down, you will notice that the winding mechanism is smoother on the Lange 1 than the Up and Down. This is important if you decide to buy the Up and Down as you will be winding it a lot!!! Aesthetically, I prefer the Up and Down, not just on the movement side but the dial is beautifully balanced. It also kept amazing time (a one second daily deviation). I believe you should actually consider the two following watches - the 1815 38.5mm watch which is great (I owned that too but it did not sit so well on a small wrist) or save up for a 1815 chronograph in black. That to me is the best watch currently in Lange's range. Yes, I understand it might take a while to save up (I am in a similar situation as you are) but that 1815 chrono will make you smile beyond comprehension 
And I fully subscribe to your wanting to buy new. It is a special feeling that is difficult to explain when one buys a new watch.
All the best Moe!
Lange purchase
By: bloomy201 : November 22nd, 2017-10:59
Hi, My thoughts are that the Lange 1 has the outsized date which to me is a true Lange iconic aspect of their designs. I wouldn't want 2 Lange watches yet have no date on either. Also as far as movement side vs dial side of a watch, the likelihood is that...
A few thoughts...
By: CR : November 22nd, 2017-11:22
Because funds are limited, I'd suggest you seriously consider preowned (vs. new). You can buy a preowned Lange 1 (sans moonphase) PLUS a preowned 1815 Up/Down for about the same price as a new Lange 1. In addition, being open to the preowned market would ...
Yes, I agree.
By: foversta : December 2nd, 2017-02:55
And I tend to prefer the former Lange One compared to the new ones. It is due for me to the movement lay-out. New one is more logic but the previous one was more beautiful. And since I don't really care about the instantaneous jumping date... Fx
Hi Moe,
By: skyeriding : November 24th, 2017-11:37
Since we are at it, here's a wonderful article that reviews the basic Lange calibre (found on old 1815s, and the current 35mm Saxonias): Click here While not exactly the same, I believe some of the technical insights are also applicable to the existing mo...
Hello Moe!
By: sham1 : November 22nd, 2017-22:54
I have owned both the Lange 1 and Up and Down and both were in my ownership for less than 2 months! The Lange 1 had a technical issue with its date change and had to be returned to Lang after a week. Both watches have a 72 hour power reserve but the Lange...
Thanks Sham!
By: TheWindingStem : November 24th, 2017-08:21
I went to the AD yesterday to strap both on and compare them side to side. First, i realized that i fully am attracted to the 1815. The case is interesting, the dial is so balanced, old school, detailed and those Arabic numerals are delicious! The Lange 1...
Not the dato! :-)
By: sham1 : November 24th, 2017-10:03
I have seen your wrist and the datograph is larger and a lot thicker than the 1815 chronograph not to mention it is heavier too. I will not even mention the price difference !! But then again, you mention you 'need' a big date so if you need one, you need...
I know how you feel Moe
By: NT931 : November 24th, 2017-01:13
I started with a simple time-only 1815, and within a year, I was dreaming of another Lange. Fate allowed me to get a L1, which I cherish dearly. The L1 is an iconic watch, plus the layout is quite visually interesting, so I would recommend an L1 without a...
Between the two....
By: Rhyzen : November 25th, 2017-06:30
.... I would go for the Lange 1. The dial simply grows on you, and until you have a Lange with an outsize date, you will be kept wondering about its appeal. An alternative would be the Lange 1 Time Zone, with its classic Lange 1 layout with added layers o...
