Aquaracer1
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Jan 16, 2023,22:00 PM
I’ve gone absolutely mad. But the new box feels better
Has anyone else ever done this??
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A very pleasant surprise
By: Aquaracer1 : January 16th, 2023-21:28
When I reacquired my ALS 1815 a couple months ago, it came with an old style box that is showing some wear. I’ve been on the hunt, high and low for a newer style ALS box in better shape. Well look what arrived today, in top shape! I’m thrilled! ...
Haha, I wish…
By: Aquaracer1 : January 16th, 2023-21:55
Took about 2 months of searching. I contacted ALS in Germany, several AD’s, several non-AD’s with whom I’ve done business with before, various other sources that sell watch boxes and accessories. Apparently ALS Germany won’t sell them separately, and no o...
Bravo!
By: amanico : January 16th, 2023-21:56
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By: Aquaracer1 : January 16th, 2023-22:00
I’ve gone absolutely mad. But the new box feels better Has anyone else ever done this??
Congrats!
By: patrick_y : January 16th, 2023-22:51
Patience and persistence pays off!
🙏
By: Aquaracer1 : January 17th, 2023-03:15
Congrats! Glad you were able to source this!
By: CR : January 17th, 2023-03:04
I was a big fan of the original 1815 boxes with the internal pouch to hold all the papers -- as well as the original square boxes where the papers were stored underneath the watch holder. We never needed more than that! And there was the third (larger) or...
Thank you
By: Aquaracer1 : January 17th, 2023-03:20
For the very interesting history lesson! I’ve owned a few 1815’s, one came with the square box, (as you have shown in your first pic), the other three with the longer box, as I have pictured in my original post For me, the box I just acquired is the more ...
Yes, I really like this current presentation of yours!
By: CR : January 17th, 2023-03:38
Lange definitely mixed and matched those original boxes. Sometimes 1815s would come in the larger boxes, etc. I think Lange would provide a different box type upon request of the customer or AD.
Thanks CR!
By: Aquaracer1 : January 17th, 2023-03:43