A. Lange & Söhne

I have been collecting for almost 30 years and I'm unfortunate to own some fine pieces across many brands. However, I have never owned a Lange watch. This will hopefully change soon as I'm considering 1815 Chrono. I remember very clearly, back in 2004, wh...  

They’ve never let me down, wonderful timepieces. Although I don’t own this reference specifically, I actually prefer the dial aesthetics of the second generation most. Good luck and keep us posted! 👍🏻

The wonderful Lange chrono movement without the thickness of the dato. I actually have liked all iterations. The first was my favorite, then second gen I didn’t like loss of pulsate. Now I think overall third generation is the best looking. Over the years... 

It’s a nice watch but I find the dial a bit too plain. ...  

I’ll give you my shipping address and help you solve that issue 😂😂

The way the watch is built, finished and cased is second to none ...  

Well chosen! 👍🏻

However, the first generation is my favorite and the leading contender to be my 7th 😉

For me also a cleaner dial and more than anything, I prefer the thinner case vs Datograph

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over the 1815 chrono because I liked better the design of the case and because, though absolutely impressive and beautiful, I find the ALS caliber a bit over-decorated (the many colors, the hand engraved balance cock, etc). VC’s 1142 isn’t as impressive b... 

Dato - 1st 1815 chrono - 3rd

I voted with my wallet. Second was a little too plain and remind me of an up/down (not that there’s anything wrong with that). And the Third just seemed the most accessible to me, even though I have no need for the pulsometer scale. ...  

The "boutique edition" (a name that is no longer relevant) really caught the attention of a lot of people, though some felt like there was too much blue. Shortly thereafter, the white gold/black dial version proved to be tough competition for the boutique... 

Owned the 2nd gen. 1815 Chrono but sold it as the dial layout was a bit too clean and a kind of boring. Bought the 1st gen Dato instead. In case the Dato is not an option, the 3rd gen for me. For me the (behind 1st gen Dato) 2nd attractive Lange Chrono di... 

gone but not forgotten. ...  

Wonderful that you have the opportunity to consider an 1815 Chronograph - a beautiful watch in any generation of it. The groundbreaking L951 movement is, of course, a key attraction. As others here have already said, Lange have upgraded it over time - bot... 

as you will see here. There are many passionate members and each of us has their reason for the choice. For me, it was the 2nd generation. Something about the cleanliness of the dial did it for me (then again, I also own a 2nd generation dato). For contex...  

I cannot express how thankful I am for all your replies. It is truly very much appreciated and thank you very much for your time and sharing your thoughts. Well, *the decision was made and a preliminary deal was struck*. I don't want to jinx it by posting... 

Reference 401.031 ...  

PS: You have shown the L951.5 caliber in your second photo - your watch is instead fitted with the L951.0 caliber. Just so there's no surprises for you...

Looking into these beautiful movements it honestly like *Where is Waldo?* ☺️ Would you be so kind and tell me what the difference are, so I can study them side by side and I will know what to look for? Thank you kindly in advance

Same base calibre - the legendary L951 chronograph that changed the industry. The L951.1 variant was in the very first Datograph in 1999 - your watch has the L951.0 variant which is simply sans the date on the dial-side. The reverse side of the L951.0 als... 

And thanks for quoting me! Enjoy in the best of days!

Your page is INCREDIBLE. I am new to the brand but honestly I have not found a better source of information.....hence the name Thank you for your hard work. Milos

Much glad you enjoy it!

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