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Lange 1 - Choices
After I've had my 1815 for almost a year I am considering getting my second Lange. The 1815 proved to be a great choice and a daily wearer. A perfect entry into the Lange world. Here is a fresh wrist shot in front of my record collection:

I have decided that my second Lange should be a Lange 1, but I'm not sure which one yet. The following options are on the list:
1. Daymatic
Despite the flipped dial I am strongly drawn to the Daymatic. The size is perfect and it's a very powerful watch. The movement is automatic, but the decoration is outstanding. Here it is in rose gold and platinum:


2. Lange 1 Moonphase
The Lange 1 Moonphase is an EXTREMELY beautiful watch, probably the most beautiful watch I've ever seen. In terms of pure beauty and poetry it hard to beat. But could it be too poetic for a business outfit? It also wears significantly smaller than my 1815 (see third picture). Still, one of my favorites.



3. New Lange 1 rose gold
The next one is the new Lange 1 in rose gold. A beautiful watch for sure, but quite sober if you compare it with the MP (which is not necessarily a bad thing).


4. New Lange 1 white gold
Usually I prefer white metal over rose gold, but unfortunately the lume does not work very well in the context of this watch, IMO (it works great with the MP).

5. Grande Lange 1 WG
The Grand Lange 1 WG was also on my list, but it turned out that it is far too big on my (17,5 cm) wrist for a dess watch. The size would be more suitable for a sports watch. Legibility of this watch is also quite poor. Thumbs down.

So which one would you choose? I look forward to hearing your views!
Best,
Matthias

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Lange 1 - Choices
By: almapama : August 24th, 2016-14:01
After I've had my 1815 for almost a year I am considering getting my second Lange. The 1815 proved to be a great choice and a daily wearer. A perfect entry into the Lange world. Here is a fresh wrist shot in front of my record collection: I have decided t...
Rose gold Daymatic
By: keks : August 24th, 2016-14:18
Different metal and automatic movement as opposed to your 1815. Good contrast I think. Next on list I would put the Lange 1 moonphase, simply gorgeous. But for people wearing their watches on the left I prefer the layout of the Daymatic. Makes more sense ...
So many good choices.
By: vitalsigns : August 24th, 2016-14:19
I would totally fall for the beauty and poetry of the L1 Moonphase. Smaller, yes, but I think it looks good on your wrist. It would also be a great contrast to the more subdued white gold 1815, certainly moreso than the other white gold L1 offerings (even...
My vote is...
By: Mike H : August 24th, 2016-17:13
- MP rose gold as many seem to suggest also. If however you fear it is too eyecatching, you can go for... - the new Lange 1 Platinum (or the previous one if you go for second hand) : this one is definitely simple pure and very classy, however discrete and...
Lange 1 Moon Phase
By: gautamak : August 25th, 2016-03:22
Out of choices given will go for Lange 1 moon phase in RG as it is simply gorgeous. Let's know when you pair your 1815 of your liking as it must be tough to choose out of many appealing models. For me when it came to choose after 1815 I went for Datograph...
Thinking Ahead
By: rld : August 27th, 2016-07:36
Lots of great advice was posted already and in any event I think this is a very personal decision. Here's another perspective to consider though. "Bet you can't eat just one" applies to more than just potato chips (as in that famous tv commercial). After ...
Résumé
By: almapama : August 31st, 2016-02:37
Thank you all for your comments. It's time for a résumé. The Lange 1 MP is the clear winner by points. It is indeed a wonderful watch and I loved it very much when I tried it. I have to admit that I have another favourite, though: It's the Daymatic in pla...