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Nice pictures and honest review....

 

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 wearing one. Lange and Patek then were probably producing around 4k and 30k pieces yearly. Personally I no longer feel thrilled when they released new pieces (limited or otherwise) as many of which are replicas of past models. Nothing wrong with that as they are trying to showcase the linage and history but the prices are just unbelievable. Lange 1, Langematik Anniversary, 1815 Emil Moonphase, Langematik Perpetual would stir my emotion just like Patek 5035, 5070, 5050, 3970, 5970 did than the present offerings where high price is the main consideration for craftsmanship. Sadly entry level are no longer the same level of craftsmanship as they were. Thanks again for the frank and sincere review. 

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Hands on review of the Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon enamel dial

 
By: foversta : September 4th, 2018-14:12
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...  

Thanks for the review! Really enjoy reading your views on this piece

 
By: singingbee : September 4th, 2018-18:13
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.

A very passionate review Foversta

 
By: emcquillan : September 4th, 2018-19:51
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... 

I fully agree with what you wrote...

 
By: foversta : September 5th, 2018-13:38
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

Nice pictures and honest review....

 
By: dmas : September 4th, 2018-22:23
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... 

Totally agree

 
By: Gelato Monster : September 5th, 2018-03:14
IMHO it would be strong/full with character yet sublime.

Thanks for your comment!

 
By: foversta : September 5th, 2018-13:31
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.

Thanks for the review, FX

 
By: Boris : September 5th, 2018-02:47
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... 

Times have changed very quickly in the last few years

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : September 5th, 2018-05:31
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... 

Thanks for this wonderfully detailed piece, Fx...

 
By: CR : September 5th, 2018-19:40
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 ...