A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkkunst 730.048F
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkkunst 730.048F

By Maltie · Apr 21, 2016 · 20 replies
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Maltie shares the culmination of a long wait for a highly anticipated A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkkunst, reference 730.048F. His post details the special experience of collecting this limited-edition piece from the Dresden Boutique, including a comprehensive tour of the Glashütte manufacture. This account offers insight into the personalized journey of acquiring a significant Lange timepiece.

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Being a true fan of the ALS 1815 range this holy grail piece had to become part of my Lange collection. So after many months I finally got the message that the ref. 730.048F, limited to only 30 pieces was ready for collection in the Dresden Boutique.

It is always a pleasure to visit Dresden with its beautiful historical buildings, the magnificent Semper Opera and the traditional Sophien Keller restaurant. And since we hadn't visited the new watchmaking building in Glashütte yet, this was the ideal opportunity to do so. And it is truly impressive to visit the different departments and admire the awesome work done by the skilled watchmakers.

After a 3 hour in-depth tour by Christian Fischer we headed back to the boutique where Andreas Haude and his team were awaiting us for the handover of my 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkkunst, accompanied by great champagne and an overview of a few other stunning Boutique Edition pieces.

It was a truly remarkable visit and as always the whole Lange Team excel in hospitality and kindness. A.Lange & Söhne are simply the best.







About the A. Lange and Söhne Lange 1 Ref. 1815Tourbillon

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon, reference 730.078F, is a distinguished model within the 1815 collection, known for its focus on traditional watchmaking and classical aesthetics. This particular reference stands out for its combination of a tourbillon complication with a black enamel dial, a rare and highly regarded feature that enhances its visual depth and exclusivity. It represents a refined expression of high horology, emphasizing technical sophistication within a restrained design. The hacking seconds mechanism integrated into the tourbillon further underscores its precision engineering.

The watch is presented in a platinum case measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 11.3mm in thickness, offering a substantial yet wearable presence. It is equipped with the manual-wind caliber L102.1, which provides a power reserve of 72 hours. The movement is visible through a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback, allowing appreciation of its intricate finishing and the tourbillon in operation. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters.

This reference appeals to collectors who value traditional German watchmaking and the technical artistry of a tourbillon, especially when paired with a handcrafted enamel dial. The black enamel dial variant is particularly sought after for its depth and luster, which are achieved through a meticulous firing process. It occupies a significant position within the 1815 series as a high-complication piece that maintains the collection's characteristic legibility and classical proportions.

Specifications

Caliber
L102.1
Case
Platinum
Diameter
39.5mm
Dial
Black enamel
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire

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watchestolove
Apr 21, 2016
Congratulations on this amazing piece!!

The dial on this watch is simply amazing! Wear it in the best of health!

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shortys home
Apr 21, 2016
Wow! What an amazing piece! Congrats!!! [nt]

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redcorals
Apr 21, 2016
Q. seen a few pics from which it seems it has a blue AR coat and yet purple in some

....is it cuz of the red gold interacting with blue or is it purple?

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CR
Apr 21, 2016
Beautiful, Maltie. Congrats! [nt]

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amanico
Apr 21, 2016
Congratulations. Happy for you that your dream came through. [nt]

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TheMadDruid
Apr 21, 2016
Wonderful!

That must have been some celebration!

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