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Eyeing the Lange 1815 Chronograph - Some Questions
Need some advice here.
I have been itching to add a new watch to my collection and has been for past several months considering various options.
My search has narrowed down to 2 watches and one of them is the Lange 1815 Chronograph in Rose Gold. It will be my first Lange if chosen. I think it's a very elegant watch, wears very comfortably, and the pushers are very nice to press. The watch has a really elegant and classic look to it, something I think I will enjoy even when I get older. And the biggest selling point of all, the movement in the case-back display is to die for. I have shared my intentions with some of my WIS friends and they have mostly expressed surprise and think that I should go for the more iconic Datograph instead. I am not that familiar with Lange and I know Datograph is more well known and popular ( ie more collectible and perhaps better resale? ).
I have compared the movement caseback display in the Lange website side by side and can't tell the difference. I understand the 1815 has no tachymeter ( which doesn't really concerns me ) and no date. Why is the Datograph costing so much more other than the use of a Platinum case? Put it the other way, the 1815 Chronograph appears to be an excellent value relative to nearly every high end manual chronograph out there including Lange's own Datograph. The Patek 5170 by comparison cost much more.
Does the Datograph comes first before the 1815 Chronograph and is it merely a transplant of the movement less the date complication to a different case? Is the 1815 Chronograph somehow considered a "Datograph Lite" among Lange collectors?
Here are some shots of the watch I tried at the local AD.
So what do you think?
Against this watch, I am also considering the Patek 5712R. Very different watch but of about the same price, after adjusting for discounts. The 5712R does not have the mesmerizing movement of the 1815 Chrono but has a more interesting case and dial and also typical PP resale value advantage, not that it matters but it is good to know.
Any advice and insights will be much appreciated.
Rgds
Ben
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Eyeing the Lange 1815 Chronograph - Some Questions
Need some advice here. I have been itching to add a new watch to my collection and has been for past several months considering various options. My search has narrowed down to 2 watches and one of them is the Lange 1815 Chronograph in Rose Gold. It will b...
I see you focused the right issues.
Hi Ben, Well to start with, I had a 1815 in RG, I was (and still am) looking close to 1815 Chrono and Datos (or 5170 at a time) and I possess a 5712. You pointed something right: many people will say the Dato is an iconic Lange etc, which is true. But, th...
Not qualified to answer..
Since I do not own a Lange chrono yet (in fact any chrono).. But here is what I think.. The 2nd gen 1815 (which you are considering), was released earlier than the new dato. In 2010 I think. Compared to the old dato, it also has a longer power reserve and...
Ben, I did a comparison between the two a few years ago..............
I have had the original version of the 1815 Chrono for about 4 years and just bought an original Dato last week. When I have some time this week I'll post an update but I can tell you that my opinion has not really changed from when I penned that article....
Well done!
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Consider the weight and dial style
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Another observation
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One more collector's perspective
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Many Thanks!
For all the suggestions and insights. I am inching closer to getting this watch. Actually, I have one on reserve from my AD. I am previewing the Patek 5712R this Friday and that can still change my mind. Hard choices! Replying to an earlier question, I th...
No comparison 1815 Chrono vs 5712 RG if you don't need the date
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Two completely different watches...
...at least aesthetically. Movement side these watches are very similar with the Dato just having the big date feature. The 1815 is the more elegant and understated watch with a very good size of 39.5mm. It wears very comfortably (I have the white gold ve...
Whatever you choose Ben....
You are still my bro and I will support your decision :) You have short listed too very strong contenders and both are great watches! Can't go wrong with either As I know a bit on your collection, I do think the Lange helps diversifies your collection a b...