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Extreme suitability for a daily
Guten Morgan fellows!
TGIF guys! And to our dearest friend Amery, i'm sure you're enjoying your new treasure so much you forgot to sharew with us your experience! Well we are still waiting mein Freund!
This morning I just want to share with you all some photos of my 1815, which nowadays serves primarily as my daily timepiece. The elegance and understatement of this marvellous watch makes it suitable whether i'm in a suit, or dressed in jeans and T-shirt, which is basically my wardrobe.
The other very basic element that should shine in a daily watch is it's rate accuracy. And boy does this masterpiece from A. Lange & Sohne live up to that. My baby here clocks in at +0.0 ~ +1.0 sec / 24h
This is AMAZING guys! Much more than what i'd initially thought this very humble piece ( as compared to the RL PLM) would achieve. But, as Lange has proven to us time and over , that they show absolutely ZERO compromise in ALL their pieces, be it from the cheapest or the most expensive, the simplest to the most complicated.
So this new calibre which was created from scratch and took 4 years to fruition, for what some would call a watch that has zero complication and tells ONLY the time, is a huge but subtle manner that Lange shows off their prowess.
And What a SHOW fellows.
This is EXACTLY why i love Lange so much.
So Pure, so Rare and definitely so Eternal.
And to top it off , that sheen of the Platinum case is drop dead to die for gorgeous.
Amazing love.
Enjoy! and I hope this cheers you all up for the weekend, no matter what kinda week you had! And as they say it here in Japan , " Otsukaresamadeshita!"
Tschuss aus Japan
Stephen
Hergestellt in Deutschland
Sieben, is the BEST!
Radiant Glashutte stripes.
Once more, the mark of Quality as trusted by the Tjandra family for Generations. Made in Germany
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Extreme suitability for a daily
Guten Morgan fellows! TGIF guys! And to our dearest friend Amery, i'm sure you're enjoying your new treasure so much you forgot to sharew with us your experience! Well we are still waiting mein Freund! This morning I just want to share with you all some p...
Lovely photos Stephen!
Wow the 1815 pt looks amazing. Make me miss my old 36mm 1815... But that was too small for my wrist but I had to let it go. Thanks for sharing those lovely photos!! Every day is a great day with something like that on your wrist!
Thanks Sid!
Have you ever considered getting one of these new ones? At 40mm they would surely suit you just fine! I wish you a great weekend! Ciao Stephen
I'm sure you'll agree...
that there are too many in the ALS range to consider as they're all beautiful! I do hope one day I will be able to own a white metal ALS watch, but I haven't decided which model yet. I do however love the regular Richard Lange a little more than the new 1...
That is indeed a dilemma that many of us face
But on the contrary, just go with your truest heart, and there is definitely one piece that shall stand out the most. Like for me for example, I would never buy the Datograph, despite all the praise about it being the best chrono out there and such. Simpl...
Thanks for your advice!
I have to say your criteria selection worked wonders for you! Maybe I should come up with my selection criteria and work with those because at the moment I just adore every Lange. I do agree in the future when I ever get a white metal Lange, it will most ...
I would be more than happy to give you more advice if need be
Just send me a PM whenever you have a question! And in case you don't know, there is a section called "Platinum Reviews" on the right hand column in the TimeOut forum that our dear friend Ming has created. In there you'll find articles dealing with the el...
If only the RL PLM comes in this size....
or one mm bigger, it will be a no brainer for me So love the look of 1815. *CL
But they differ only by 0.5mm Clang!
The 1815 is at 40mm exact, while the RL PLM is 40.5mm! So you actually want the RL PLM to be bigger? Or smaller? I'm confused?! LOL Stephen
No confuse :-).........
What I meant is the size of Original 1815. I like that one better than the current oversize 1815, in fact , I don't even remember it exists. So for me, a 38mm RL PLM is a killer size, truly understated elegance. The current RL PLM has a dashing size and p...
Ahh, thanks for the clear-up!
Oh but God forbid, if the RL PLM was in the size you stated, it would NOT have been on my wrist in the 1st place! But to each his own, and I respect your decision and wishes. As i said to Sid in the few posts here, I will never compromise on the size issu...
Yah...I saw the watch on your wrist.....
it looks dashing , not very understated or elegant due to the size but definitely very gorgeously handsome I do like it , probably a bit too much for my own good ...LOL I'm hoping to try it on my wrist soon. But I know that if it was a 38mm, I would alrea...
Sure Clang!
Well for me, I don'T see how it is "fashion" that the watch is 40mm. I mean like for Panerai, at 47mm they didn't create it that size on purpose for "fashion", they are trying to emulate the exact originals, which were all 47mm. Ok, then you might say tha...
Well...when I mean 'fashion',
it has to do with the wrist size. A Richard Lange 40.5mm sits bigger on the wrist. When worn by a small wrist, it looks like a 'fashion' statement but when worn by a bigger wrist, it looks normal. That's what I mean...I'm not comparing it to Panerai. They...
LoL, then get it Clang!
I mean i'm sure that finances are no issue, so to solve your apparent indecision, just go buy it and make peace with yourself! About the reason why Lange could not do the RL PLM less than 40mm while it could for the original, was because the original was ...
Yah...I will have to go try the RL on my wrist again :-)
btw, the original PLM is not made for Lange 1. Its design is based on 1815. Lange 1 has its own tourbillon. I know that RL PLM is based on Richard lange and hence the same size but I don't think I will agree that RL cannot be smaller than 40.5mm because i...
Simplicity
Hi John If I recall correctly, the Simplicity was originally 34mm, with an upsized 37mm version created on the basis of customer requests rather than increased performance. I believe the movement is the same, although better informed people will correct m...
Yes Clang I know that too
I was saying in general. Regarding the movement size. Because size does equal to stability, at least that's what Lange said. And regarding the size of the RL, precisely because the RL PLM is based on the RL, it CANNOT be made smaller, because the RL as i ...
Surprised by its accuracy
And thanks for the nice pics. Do you have a side by side pic of the 1815 & RL to share? Thanks buddy. Regards, iAn
It is as stealthy in its performance as its look buddy
About the photo, not yet, but one day! Cheers Stephen
Beautiful watch!
Absolutely timeless and simple. What more could one want. I really like the dial on this watch too, it's almost a duplicate of the King's dial. This is a great formal watch, I nominate this watch to be worn on those semi-formal parties; where a small seco...
I personally don't like watches with date display
With the exception of Lange's, of course! Because most watch with date out there happens to be automatic, and you know how much i dread that. I sometimes even wonder is it really that difficult to make a damn watch with date that is hand wound? But virtua...
to me the original RL
is just "perfect' in every sense of the words, in my dictionary. enjoy it Mech.
you're spot on stephen!
hand wind, centre sweep, deadly accurate, simple elegance in PT, ooohhhh.... Mech.
Exactly!
Totally agree with what Mech said! Sweeping blued hands, high accuracy, platinum case... And the roman numerals with the 1/6s markers (what do you call those)... Yumm.. Thanks Stephen for the extra pictures! When the time comes for me for another Lange I ...
I think they are called 1/6 divisions, LOL
But well, one can'T get everything in life, but the longer I own the RL PLM, the more i agree that it NOT having center seconds hand is much better. Amazingly it "reads" easier. Waiting for the day your PM comes! Enjoy the articles! Stephen
You should wear your Lange 1 more often.
The Lange 1 is handwound and has a brilliant date display. You should wear your Lange 1 more often. Although I don't mind automatic watches as much as you do, I am glad to hear that you have such strong preferences. I truly respect people who have strong ...
The Timezone i do wear from time to time
But is was mainly purchased for use when I travel, to Europe and stuff. Basically places where there are more than a 2 hours time difference. Back to home in SIngapore or Indonesia, the time difference is too small. So it gets it share when the time is ri...
That's a lovely one Stephen, for everyday or even a special day! [nt]
This message has been edited by manitouman on 2009-08-21 01:55:18
Thanks my friend!
It sure keeps good company through this dreaded Tokyo summer! I'm like dying from the inside out everyday as long as the sun is up! But the Platinum sure cools me down, for what metal is "cooler" than it ? LoL! Cheers! Stephen
Can't beat that...
Stephen you own 3 of the most gorgeous 3-hand hand-wounds from Lange.... and all in Platinum!! I will never get bored of seeing your Richard Lange!
Thank you Sid!
But well alot of the wonderful guys here actually own RL in Pt, and 1815's as well, albeit the older version. But since you enjoy my RL so much, here are some more shots just for you! Enjoy! Stephen...
I like the last line
I like the last line you put there: "Once more, the mark of Quality as trusted by the Tjandra family for Generations. Made in Germany". I see a great ad campaign in the making. Love the watch! Stefano (using a different ID)
Lol
I really was kinda linking this to the fact that my factory is one of the largest end-user of machines that are Hergestellt in Duetschland, and me and my personal love for all things Made in Germany. Cheers! Stephen
Great photos Stephen...Just wish you could have blued hands on all 3 pieces :-(
I do not like the shiney silver hands. -- Richard.
Well i wish too sometimes, but Lange doesnt make them!
but those silvery hands do have some good in them, at least they contain Rhodium! Stephen
Thanks for sharing your photos, Stephen!
You seem to be enjoying the new 1815! I'm pleased to read that the watch is out and about on the town with you. Have you been wearing your Langes more frequently than your Panerais? I do like this 1815 very much! Looks good on you! Cheers, Daos
Yes indeed Daos!
That was the plan when I decided on this 1815, to make it an extreme daily! I'V always intended to wear my Lange's more than my Pannies, seeing that they are Platinum, of which i'm obsessed with, and are Made in Germany, of which I love and trust! Cheers ...
So perfect
Hi. Itis not possible make a better watch. 1815 Its the essence of deutschland, top quality, The best end watch in the world. And the most important for me is that Lange uses the same standard of quality in all their watches. Im fallen in love of this wat...
You can say that again!
I'm very happy to hear someone with the same level of love and enthusiam as I do fur Deutschland! Muchas Gracias mio Amico! Stephen
Right on.....
Hi Stephen, You are right on!Lange burns the passion within us....only those appreciate its flawless craftmanship over value,ya. From your words and pictures,no doubt!The passion already deep inside you,congrats! Enjoy it for many many years to come... Th...
Sure will BHK9!
It just fuels my love for Lange more and more, and reminds me why a good and perfect watch must have imppecable finishing. Cheers Stephen
I couldn't agree more with each of your comments on the new 1815
Unbelievable accuracy, supreme elegance, maximum versatilty... Mine is in WG with blued hands, and i am in love. To me this is the best simple watch ever. End of the quest. Full stop. Congrats for your platinum beauty. Fred