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The symmetry is a bit askew...

 

The symmetry is not like the standard "6-eater" 1815's or many others of that design... but I don't let it bother me too much.

The common "complaint" is that the Sidestep is the moonphase 1815, only without the moonphase.

There are many examples of watches with this asymmetrical nature... one direct comparison is the Patek 5026:

However, as you'll note in the 5026, the '4' as well as '5' have been "eaten" by the sub-dial.

While I prefer the applied numerals, and chosen font of the Patek... the removal of both numbers not only exacerbates the balance issue, but also makes it more difficult to tell where the '4' and '5' are.

I do find the caliber 204 well executed, but it has always struck me why I'd want an automatic "dress" watch... but that's an entirely different topic.

-Brycej

 

 

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Let's play a game !

 
By: foversta : July 3rd, 2010-13:24
Well... there is absolutely nothing to win but I propose you this game: let's post pics of Lange watches which are Limited Editions dedicated to AD . I start with: Datograph Pisa (Italy): Lange 1 Hausmann (Italy): Tourbograph Dubail (France, pièce unique)...  

Well, you already put them all, or almost.

 
By: amanico : July 3rd, 2010-13:59
Maybe this one, but I don't remember if it was released for the Italian Market, or for an Italian Dealer... I think it was released for the Italian Market, but I'm not sure anymore: It is the Lange 1 silver dial, blue indexes and hands. Best, Nicolas

Well... hopefully not ! ;-)

 
By: foversta : July 3rd, 2010-14:40
This watch was not my cup of tea, well, not my cup of coffee I would say for a Note Romana watch. It had a very short life. It was not supposed to be a LE when it was unveiled. Some AD got it. Then Lange "killed" it. Fr.Xavier This message has been edited...  

Not the best LE

 
By: moc : July 3rd, 2010-16:01
it doesn t really cut it...bad layout I think!!!Dato Pisa the best so far!! Mo

One that seems to have been missed...

 
By: Bry_j1 : July 3rd, 2010-19:32
It never got much press... few LE's do... but the Wempe 1815 Sidestep fits the bill. The dial is unassuming: But I've always been a man fond of the reverse side of things And this one does not disappoint: 75 pieces were made in Rose Gold... 50 in Platinum...  

The small second at 4 is a bit weird...

 
By: amanico : July 3rd, 2010-22:49
It ruins the balance of the dial. Strange! I don't remember having seen this one, even in picture. Thanks! Nicolas

The symmetry is a bit askew...

 
By: Bry_j1 : July 3rd, 2010-23:47
The symmetry is not like the standard "6-eater" 1815's or many others of that design... but I don't let it bother me too much. The common "complaint" is that the Sidestep is the moonphase 1815, only without the moonphase. There are many examples of watche...  

I add a few more...

 
By: foversta : July 4th, 2010-00:05
Double-Split Sincere: picture: Eric (ercinho) 1815 cuvette (dedicated to Oeding-Erdel): Fr.Xavier...  

1815 Kalenderwoche for Huber (Munich)

 
By: stere : July 6th, 2010-05:53
Hi there, there was an 150 pcs edition of a 1815 Calender-week (pic found at the Internet) btw. the Calender-week is only useful in Germany because in other parts of the world the calender week plays not a role in business life. Best regards stere...  

Langes at Dubail...

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 13th, 2010-01:11
Last year there were next to that diamond "coated" Turbograph also a few Lange 1s with diamond bezel and also a Perpetual or a Chrono with diamond bezel and diamond pave dial. THEY LOOKED REALLY NICE !!! Are these also special editions for Dubail ? Did no...