New Release
Mark in Paris provides an initial look at A. Lange & Söhne's 1815 Perpetual Rattrapante from SIHH 2013, sharing official images and key specifications. This post introduces a significant new release, highlighting its technical complexity and aesthetic appeal while setting the stage for deeper community discussion. It captures the immediate excitement and critical assessment of a major horological unveiling.
The 1815 Grand Complication represents a pinnacle of traditional horological artistry from A. Lange & Söhne, showcasing a comprehensive array of complex mechanisms within a single timepiece. This reference is a testament to the brand's commitment to high-complication watchmaking, integrating multiple grand complications that are meticulously finished and assembled by hand. It stands as one of the most intricate watches ever produced by the Glashütte manufacture, reflecting a deep respect for classical watchmaking principles.
The watch features a platinum case with a diameter of 50mm and a substantial thickness of 20.3mm, housing the manually wound L1902 caliber. This movement provides a power reserve of 30 hours. The dial is silver, protected by a sapphire crystal, and the watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters. The intricate movement is visible through a sapphire case back, revealing the complex architecture and traditional finishing techniques.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking the ultimate expression of mechanical complexity and artisanal craftsmanship. It is a significant piece within A. Lange & Söhne's haute horlogerie offerings, demonstrating the brand's capability to execute multiple grand complications harmoniously. The 1815 Grand Complication is a limited production piece, underscoring its exclusivity and desirability among serious collectors of high-complication watches.
Lange climbing the Olympus of immortality here.... Even if not for me,still an outstanding piece,missing from the previous catalogue....Patek watch out! Mo
I can't post pictures from my IPad now...will do so when I get back. I tried it today, and was wearing my DS at the time...so I decided to test the pushers feel....the DS feels smoother whilst the 1815 took more effort. Also found the letterings on the sub dials really too small. I will compare it to my Dato QP when I get a chance to...but they look really small and difficult to read. Everything else...I love. Best, Horo
The wait is over. I prefer this one to the Grande Complication, which is enormus abd almost impossible to wear ( 50 mm ). But this one is one of the few winners of the SIHH 2013, a watch to become mad. I didn't take any picture of any other watcxh than JLC ,this year, but what I saw in the window display pleased me a lot. Simply one of the most desirable Lange ever made, IMO. Best, Nicolas
I had also the same impression that the Split perpetual (especially in platinum) is a big winner (maybe THE big winner of high end watches), big but wearable, caliber seems to die for, and the way it is presented is a fabulous demonstration of Lange artwork , with the lovely details of the hands, the moon . The Grande Complication is important historically, beacause Lange needed to be there like AP, Patek or Vacheron, but yes the size needed for these complication makes it a museum watch, which
Absolutely beautiful, a marvel, the dial is sublime, the hands soooo sexy, the layout so well thought of..perhaps apart from the Arabic numbers, personally I would perhaps have prefered Roman numbers or no number at all....not sure yet I would have to see this "Master Piece" in the flesh before giving my opinion, however this Lange looks warm, looks Swiss:):) which is a pleonasm:):) (warm and Swiss is like oil and water:)) nevertheless this is a beautiful refreshment in my view, a new philosophy
It was an important missing watch in the collection. We are used to seeing Chrono-QPs from Patek or Vacheron for instance and this type of watch is a landmark in a collection. Now Lange is in the game and this one has strong features. Cheers, Mark
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