foversta[PuristSPro Moderator]
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Part 5: 1815 (38,5mm)
Jan 26, 2014,07:52 AM
The 1815 is now available with a 38,5mm case but the 40mm remains in the catalogue. Actually, the new version takes advantage of the case which was first used with the 1815 up&down. The key feature of this case is the subtle gap between the bezel and the case side. This new case reinforces the "pocket watch" look and feel which is something I like.
This 38,5mm 1815 is available in PG, YG and WG.
Thanks to its reduced size, it has a very balanced design and it becomes more "dressed and elegant" than its 40mm sister.
The WG version:
The movement, the L051.1 is the same than the 40mm version and so has a 3hz frequency and 55 hours of power reserve. I love to wind this movement, it gives a lot of nice feelings:
The Yellow Gold version:
The Pink Gold version:
The picture below shows you the new version on the wrist and the 36mm version, the first 1815 (here in its Platinum version). As you can see, 2,5mm more are already very significant.
It is the reason why 38,5mm are, in my humble opinion, large enough due to the purpose of the watch.
I was seduced by this version which is more elegant and more subtle than the 40mm 1815. The question I have is to know if in the future both matches will remain in the catalogue. It is currently the case. And would be the impact on the Saxonia? Lange has to be careful with its entry-level collection and not to propose too many watches in a similar segment.
Some data:
Case: WG, PG, YG
Diameter: 38,5mm
Thickness: 8,8mm
Power reserve: 55 hours
Handwind movement, 188 parts, 23 jewels
Pros:
+ a perfect size for a dressed watch
+ the pleasure to find again the L051.1 and the feeling when I wind it
+ the shape of the new case
Cons:
- Lange needs to rationalize its entry-level segment because with the Saxonia and the 1815 40mm, several simple handwind watches are available now.