A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Service Review

small-luxury-world · 2012-10-05T10:38:05Z

Oliver shares his A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph post-service. Discover the meticulous restoration, collector insights, and stunning photography of this iconic timepiece.

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Oliver (small-luxury-world) shares his impressions of his A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph after a comprehensive service, showcasing stunning photographs of the watch's renewed condition. This post delves into the satisfaction of seeing a cherished timepiece restored to its former glory, despite the significant wait and cost involved.

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and to be honest I like what I see (so far

), even when I had to wait sooooooo long and had to pay a (small) fortune. Any regrets? No, not at all

But have a look by your self:

Maybe some of you can still remember how the watch looked like before. It was not a safe queen, for sure

Could you find any flaws/imperfections? If so, most of them are (probably) caused by the man behind the camera - me ;-)

Thanks to the service team from ALS, because you did a great job - once more!

Still didn´t wind it up and didn´t put it on my wrist. At the moment I just enjoy, step by step ...

Oliver

PS: Still the same old strap, because it is my favorite one

Key Points from the Discussion

The A. Lange & Söhne service team is highly praised for restoring the 1815 Chronograph to a 'brand new state,' demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship.
The 1815 Chronograph, particularly this older version, is considered an iconic piece from Lange's rebirth era and a strong contender for the 'best in the chronograph field'.
Lange service times can be lengthy, with some collectors reporting waits of 5 months or more for a complete overhaul, though the quality of work justifies the patience.
The post highlights the emotional impact of seeing a beloved watch after service, described as a 'new honeymoon' and 'watch pornography' due to its breathtaking beauty.
The 1815 Chronograph is often considered a top choice among Lange models, especially for those who appreciate the movement's 'backyard' view.
The experience of seeing the serviced 1815 Chronograph has inspired other collectors to plan for their own acquisition of the model.
New owners of vintage Lange 1 models express anticipation for similar 'like-new' results after sending their watches for service.

The Discussion

diogo

Oct 5, 2012

A true beauty

It's really something to be proud of, congrats!

Fricks

Oct 5, 2012

Fantastic photos....

... i'm attracted more and more to this chrono. The blue hands, the pure dial, chrono without date,... and what a movement!! Enjoy it Thanks for the pics

small-luxury-world

Oct 10, 2012

Fricks, I agree ...

in all points :-) Thanks! Oliver

amanico

Oct 5, 2012

It is always refreshing to see someone having a satisfactory " Service " experience.

Now the question i: Will you dare wearing it? Best, Nicolas

small-luxury-world

Oct 10, 2012

"Will you dare wearing it?"

No! As you know I don´t like "safe queens". But so far it wasn´t even the time to wind it up ... :-) Thanks! Oliver

amanico

Oct 10, 2012

LOL. Come on, be brave! :) [nt]

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