A. Lange & Söhne

Hi All!

This is my first post on the Purist forum. I started to learn to appreciate the beauty of haute horlogerie around a year ago, and I must thank all of you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Earlier this year, I bought a Lange 1 WG, which I think is classic and a good starting point for myself. I have been very happy with that.

A month ago I had the chance to travel to Europe and was considering to make an addition in RG. I have thought about VC Chronometre Royal RG, the enamel dial of which is just wonderful imho. However the price is quite high. Also I personally prefer small second sub-dial. I have considered Breguet 5140 as well, where the off-centred second sub-dial is really special. However it only comes in YG, and the numerals look a bit thin on me.

The other option is the one I finally bought - 1815 RG. At first glance at the AD the dial is a bit large on my wrist, and I thought it would be perfect if it came in 38 mm. Having said that the color combination of the RG case, gleaming silver dial and blue hands is so amazing that I could not resist its charm. Fortunately I did decide to pull the trigger and bring it home. The more I wear and look at it the more I love its simplicity and elegance. Many of my friends, most of whom do not like color metal watch at all, think this particular piece a very nice and suitable watch for suit.

So here are some pics of my 1815 taken at the office today.

Hope to keep the communication with you all here!

Last but not least, many thanks to Nicholas for offering me the shopping tips!

Regards

CP

This message has been edited by CPoon on 2010-07-19 09:19:09 This message has been edited by CPoon on 2010-07-19 09:36:09

and congrats with your latest purchase.

Looking forward to read and see more from you here

Best
Oliver

Hi CP,

This is a lovely addition to your Lange collection. Their RG has a warmth which, when coupled with the glow from the movement, brings wonderful luxurious life to the perfect dress watch.

Your final photograph (and avatar) capture the watch and the blued hands perfectly.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Andrew

That's a beautiful watch.

- SJX

Your decision to purchase a rose 1815 was absolutely right !

Although I am more a YG person I was also considering the RG 1815 as a stark option.

As you correctly said: the blue hands and the rose work perfectly well with the overall design of this magnificent watch.

You are also, If you allow me to say, right that it looks just a bit big on your bare wrist, BUT with the shirt and cufflinks it works again !

The new 40 mm edition of the 1815 was nearly my defenite choice, but than a different Lange came the way and, luckily for me, it felt comfortable being

on my wrist .... so I took it home with me.

VERY NICE WATCH !!!

Regards

Moritz

Welcome here & enjoy it....

Cheers

great choice and Welcome!

The last pic under the shurt cuff is particularly beautiful.

What a charming classic watch.Great choice.

Mo

Enjoy!

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Richard.

A classic piece which I'm sure you'll enjoy in the years to come. The blue hands are a rarity especially in pink gold & this is what sets it apart IMO. It was a tough decision between this and the YG version with the brushed sides which I also like.Though I would have preferred it to be 38.5 or 39mm,it is still very wearable.Welcome

Fernando

Welcome and enjoy the forum!

I'm almost certain that you will enjoy this forum as much as you will enjoy the actual watch!

and welcome.  That is a beautiful watch.  I prefer the rose gold as well, and agree that it looks great with the blue hands on the dial.  Please show some pictures of your other Lange.  It would be cool to see the white gold and rose gold pieces in the same photo. 

... beautiful simplicity classic looks. Thanks for posting the pics up, that last pic with the shirt & cuffs is just stunning, looks absolutley perfect as a dress/suit watch. Love the blued hands and the contrast with the gold ....utterly timeless

 

for your kind words and warm welcome. I am still working on my photo skill but I am very glad that you like my last pic. I like that a lot as well, which is why I made it my avatar!

Stewart: I have not taken any pic for my Lange 1 yet. Will try to capture the image of my pair when the weather is good.

Best Regards

CP This message has been edited by CPoon on 2010-07-20 08:08:01

What a great pickup!  I love Lange's particular shade of rose gold and the 1815 is a total classic!

Welcome again, and hope to read more from you!

Cheers,
Daos

And I hope that you enjoy your stay.

Secondly, what a great way to introduce yourself.

You have made an excellent & beautiful choice for your "First" Lange.  

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Dave

welcome...love the pic set against victoria harbour....await the co-shot with the lange 1

for your welcome. Will definitely try to take some pics this weekend!

Regards

CP

 and nice pics.  The exchange rate must be favorable when you visited Europe.  Cheers!

to have picked the right time to go to Europe, but for the same reason I spent more than I should! Anyway thanks!

Regards

CP

stefan

hard to beat the 1815--wonderfully elegant

wear in good health

Simple, understated, classy and very much perfect!

Congrats and welcome here!

Stephen

Thank you very much for the replies. As promised, attached are some pics of my Lange One. Usually I will wear L1 with light suit, and 1815 with dark suit.