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I had to make the same decision with my 1815 Up / Down, so perhaps I can help.
I find the rose gold that A.L&S use particularly attractive, and I think it works really well with the 1815 line. So I was pretty sure I was going to get the rose gold, but then I saw the white gold version and found it incredibly classy. Truth be told, I probably slightly prefer the RG version, but ended up with the WG. Here's why.
I'm a French guy who's been living in Asia for the past 12 years (7 in Singapore, now 5 in HK). If I was to stay in one of these two cities indefinitely, RG would not have been an issue as the crime rate is so low that I'd have no issue riding the subway or wearing short sleeves with a watch that's visibly made out of gold. But at some stage, I will have to go back to Europe, and I would definitely not be riding the subway or wearing short sleeves in the streets with a gold watch in Paris or London. That's just asking for trouble. So I went for the understatement of WG version.
I do not regret my choice. Also, WG is perhaps a bit more versatile in terms of colours of straps that will fit, and you can easily dress it up or down. RG almost commands for a dark brown strap.
I hope this helps.
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definitely rose gold
warmer and makes the watch more elegant in my opinion. White gold is too cold for this watch.
The white gold version is rhodinated, not a true white gold like at Patek,
so it’s probably more practical to get the rose gold.
I would think it is to the contrary
Lange does not plate WG with rhodium, where Patek does
No, it’s called „or gris“ at Patek, i.e.
non-rhodinated „grey“ gold. Lange having rhodium-plated cases becomes apparent when you see a scratched Lange case.
A quick research on the internet revealed that Patek has ceased plating with rhodium ground 2007
I did not catch that info at the time. Thank you for the Info.
I tend tl say that AD is wrong
On Lange's website is no mentioning of rhodium plating. The website is quite detailed about refurbishing the cases: it is even mentioning the use of a rotating polisher out of wool.
For business: WG. For your own pleasure only:RG
Apart from that any model is a winner!
Which one suits your outfits better?
In my early collecting days, I bought both white metals (SS, WG & PT) and colored metals (YG & RG). Over time, I realized that I wore white metals much more, not because I didn't like the RG or YG, but mainly because they did not match my outfits ...
Love love love this watch
I would go for RG. The warmth of RG really brings out the retro/historic look of the 1815.
It is just an aesthetic choice... so it is very difficult to help you...
I prefer the WG version here. Fx
I will chip in
I had to make the same decision with my 1815 Up / Down, so perhaps I can help. I find the rose gold that A.L&S use particularly attractive, and I think it works really well with the 1815 line. So I was pretty sure I was going to get the rose gold, but the...
Thank you everyone !
Clearly contentious and lots of valuable comments. I mainly wear dark colour suits (blues and greys) so I can see WG matching my outfits but I am sure I will enjoy this no matter what colour I get !rp
