A. Lange & Söhne 1815 and Lange 1 Soiree

azrael · 2015-09-05T10:40:02Z

Azrael shares his journey acquiring A. Lange & Söhne 1815 white gold and Lange 1 Soiree. Discover the allure of Lange's artistry and collecting insights.

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Azrael shares his journey into the world of A. Lange & Söhne, detailing his acquisition of an 1815 in white gold and a Lange 1 Soiree. His post beautifully illustrates the addictive nature of Lange's artistry and the profound impact of community sharing on a collector's path, making a decade-old forum experience relevant to new enthusiasts.

Hi all!

Since my introduction to mechanical watches back in 2008 - a humble IWC Pilot Chrono 3717 - I've been a lurking in this forum. Reading voraciously and profiting from the generous spirit of sharing by Purists. Many thanks to the members and moderators (both past and present). Can't believe it took me so long to make my first (substantive) post.

This year, was my year of reflection and consolidation.

After many moons of mulling over the relative importance of "artistry" and "value" in watches, I pulled the trigger on my first watch in precious metal, a Lange 1815 in WG. Amongst my shortlist of Vacheron's Patrimony Traditionelle, Patek's Calatrava 5227, and Chopard's LUC QF, the simplicity and presence of the 1815 spoke best to me.

This afternoon, after seeing Seeks' post where he shared beautiful pictures of his Lange 1 Soiree in RG, I went down to a dealer who had the WG version (albeit extremely old and not serviced).

The rest, as they say, is history.

This message has been edited by azrael on 2015-09-05 10:45:14

Key Points from the Discussion

The Lange 1 Soiree, specifically the 110.030 with a guilloche dial, was not originally called 'Soiree'; this term was first applied to the 110.029 and later adopted for the guilloche version.
For Lange watches with Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) dials, an anti-reflective (AR) coated crystal significantly enhances their appearance by improving light reflection, a feature sometimes omitted by Lange.
The author confirms his Lange 1 Soiree does not have an AR coating but plans to add it during its first service, acknowledging the aesthetic benefit.
The guilloche dial on the Lange 1 Soiree adds an 'extra oomph' and makes it a particularly special and classic piece within the Lange collection.
The thrill of collecting Lange watches lies significantly in the 'hunt and anticipation' of acquiring new pieces, making the journey as rewarding as the ownership.

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foversta

Sep 5, 2015

It is a very classic looking watch... what will insure that you will love it a very long time! Congrats! Fx

BABKA

Sep 5, 2015

You made a good choice...congrats and ENJOY!

ianny

Sep 5, 2015

You have fine taste. The Soiree looks great on your wrist. It's a fantastic choice for your 2nd Lange. I guess there would be more to come. :) Have a great weekend. Ian

azrael

Sep 5, 2015

It had me dreaming of it daily for almost 2 years, and no other watch could displace it, and so I made it mine! Funny, you used the word "classic" - That was my concern with the Lange 1 soiree. Till I saw it in the metal and it cast its spell on me.

azrael

Sep 5, 2015

But even luckier to have Ian and PuristSPro here to help in the process.

azrael

Sep 5, 2015

Your love for the brand, and the generous sharing of your thoughts and collection over the years encouraged to me to explore and discover Lange. The next piece will take some time... all for the better, the thrill after all is in the hunt and anticipation. Thanks Ian for all the support and advice in the background.

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