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Thanks Sham!
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 is gorgeous but felt sterile.. very sober.. too sober? i find the Saonia Thin 37mm much more interesting and well executed. i know i "NEED" to have a big date but the 1815 is uniquely Lange as well, has all the historic DNA and feels like a bridge piece between the company's past and resurrection.
Also, when it came to winding, the L1 wasn't as smooth as i thought - very similar to my Saxonia Thin. As for the 1815, there were two pieces, a white and rose gold. The white gold had a very resistant winding but the rose gold was buttery smooth!
As for the 1815 Chronograph, I'm thinking if i go with the 1815 up down then maybe i should aim for a datograph? has a big date, chronograph, power reserve, its iconic and the movement is incredibly beautiful!
Lots to consider!
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Hello, After "dipping my toes" in the serene ALS Lake with the Saxonia Thin 37mm, i am craving for more! Ive spent (wasted?) a great deal of time contemplating my next purchase and cannot seem to settle on what to aim for. Part of me feels that i need to ...
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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...
I share your sentiments.
i agree - one cannot have two Lange's without at least one having the iconic outsize date is. i think the movement is less of an issue and if we are speaking strictly dials, id choose the L1 over the 1815.
A few thoughts...
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 ...
Not too big on pre-owned.
The L1 i am interested in is with the new L121.1 movement. i have a thing for instantaneous date change! i might be open to buy one second-hand but i haven't a clue where to look. Also, I'm not interested in owning both watches.
Yes, I agree.
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
I very much agree with you. The two sub-bridges in the old L1 movement are beautiful...
... and serve to break up the monotony of the 3/4 plate. Those "floating islands" also highlight additional finishing elements, at their edges. In addition -- and most importantly -- the two sub-bridges provide a type of "balanced visual asymmetry" to the...
Agreed.
The new L1 movement looks sterile in comparison. While i do like the technical features but that movement is too boring. Thanks for your post!
A wonderful conundrum you have
Both are nice watches - each with their own points to note. Here's a movement-nerdy take on both: Lange 1: Has freesprung balance. Hence, no balance timing screws for poising which some may miss as they find it more traditional and aesthetically pleasing....
What an insightful post!
You have given me a lot to think of- i very much appreciate your detailed response my friend! i too have a preference for a traditional screwed balance over the free sprung but thats not a deal breaker. Personally though, the movement on the 1815 U/D look...
Hi Moe,
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!
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!
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! :-)
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 its expensive!
but i think its the quintessential Lange! not getting one anytime soon but its incredible and i think it looks good on my wrist. And yes! the Saxonia thin is phenomenal! ...
You have a versatile wrist Moe! :-)
The Dato actually fits and actually looks pretty good on you. I did notice that it has been strapped on tightly and very close to the end of your wrist.
I know how you feel Moe
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...
thanks or your input!
I keep on going back and forth between the Up/Down and the L1. what are your thoughts on the new blue dial L1? ...
Between the two....
.... 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...
In that case, id rather get the MP!
I think the L1 Time Zone is an incredible watch - especially in beautiful honey gold- but its a tad busy for my taste.
Between the two...
I tend to prefer the Lange One. Because it is an icon and a bit more original on the wrist than the 1815 u&d. But I would suggest you to buy a second hand piece as mentioned above. Fx
then any suggestion on where to buy second hand would be appreciated!
I've never bought second hand and always have this for that the watch might be a fake or theres something wrong.