Chromatic Fugue
1850
Introducing...
Aug 31, 2019,13:23 PM
a watch a first saw in the metal a week ago and bought on barely resisted impulse: the original 1815 chrono in rose gold. It's delightful in every way and, compared to its big brother, almost svelte on the wrist. Have a great weekend, Lange family! - Jon
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Introducing...
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-13:23
a watch a first saw in the metal a week ago and bought on barely resisted impulse: the original 1815 chrono in rose gold. It's delightful in every way and, compared to its big brother, almost svelte on the wrist. Have a great weekend, Lange family! - Jon ...
Many thanks!
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-14:15
Let’s get them together for a playdate sometime!
Thanks Nicolas!
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-14:16
And lovely photos of the newer model!
I like the eccentricity of the original.
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-14:32
The German silver on the subdials has acquired a slight patina, which is cool, and the dial is more three dimensional (it slopes down from the bezel). The newer version is cleaner, so I can see why many people prefer it. But for me, there’s a real charm t...
You may be right....
By: Chromatic Fugue : September 1st, 2019-10:28
The color on the subdials is slightly darker and warmer than the plain silver Lange dials I’m used to seeing. It’s possible they’re silver after all and the greater complexity in shade and color is just a trick of the light, created by the sunburst patter...
Big brother
By: Jurry : August 31st, 2019-14:14
You mentioned it’s big brother but I must admit that I prefer your version over the often called big brother. Congrats on a truly astonishing watch
Thanks!
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-14:18
I love the Dato just as much, but it’s too thick for my thin wrist. This works much better for me.
Huge congrats on a fantastic watch! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
By: 1WatchMan : August 31st, 2019-14:45
The 1815 is definitely one of my favourite manual chronos out there, if not my favourite. And I've never seen one in the flesh yet. Enjoy yours in the best health!
Congratulations Jon.
By: Jay (Eire) : August 31st, 2019-17:06
I think my favourite of the 1815 Chronograph too. In full agreement regarding its relative thinness. Not to disparage anyone else’s choices but to think of what commands a similar price today, or you could have this. Crazy.
Thanks, and understood.
By: Chromatic Fugue : August 31st, 2019-18:32
I’ve given up wondering why watches cost what they do. I just know what I like and what seems weirdly undervalued compared to the comparables. And the result is the acquisition you see here.
A hands-down classic!
By: Rhyzen : September 1st, 2019-02:02
And I dare say one of the most attractive chronographs around! It's the exact same piece that enticed me to ALS, and it was pure joy when I finally managed to land mine. Do enjoy yours in good health!
Many thanks sir!
By: Chromatic Fugue : September 1st, 2019-10:32
The 1815 chrono caught my eye when I first started collecting 13 years ago, but I had never seen this particular model in the metal until last week. At that point the purchase became inevitable. : )
Such an underrated jewel.
By: Langepedia : September 1st, 2019-02:51
Exotic, extremely charming and a hand-crafted mastery. Enjoy it in good days, Sir!
Totally agree
By: Chromatic Fugue : September 1st, 2019-10:33
Thanks for the kind words!
Congrats!
By: lancesoh : September 1st, 2019-05:13
This is my grail watch!
It became my grail watch ...
By: Chromatic Fugue : September 1st, 2019-10:35
... when I saw it in the metal last weekend. : ) To me it is the non plus ultra of pure chronos.