A. Lange & Söhne 2014 Collection Review

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see again the 2014 collection at the Paris boutique. I always appreciate this moment because I can check if my first feelings at the SIHH are still valid.

Here are the pictures I took during my appointment with the team and I start of course with the star (or more precisely the 2000 stars!) of the collection, the Richard Lange Terraluna.

It is a spectacular watch on both sides. This large (45,5mm) and thick (16,5mm) piece features one of the most beautiful skies I've ever seen. But the dial is also very unusual with an original dial lay-out which displays the  functions of the Perpetual Calendar. It needs time to get used with it taking into account the "regulator" system in force for the main time display.

I appreciate the discreet way to display the power reserve:

What is interesting with the back of the watch, is that the mechanism itself is a part of the display: the balance wheel symbolizes the sun. Earth, Sun, Moon, we have all the key elements accompanied with thousands of stars which illuminate the stunning sky.

The Terraluna on the wrist. You feel its weight but hopefully the folding clasp enhances the comfort on the wrist. It is a watch which needs to be well positioned on the wrist to be fully appreciated.

The strong presence on the wrist also comes from the thickness but very surprisingly, I wore it without any problem. The Terraluna is a watch I appreciate because it is excessive and I like the idea of a watch without barriers...

The Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase was introduced at the pre-SIHH (end of 2013). It is a watch I star to appreciate more and more, maybe because it has a beautiful moon disk... dial side!

The PT version is my fav one. What about releasing a WG version with the black dial and luminous details? It could be great!

The movement belongs to the new family with single barrel mechanism in order to achieve a reduced thickness and to give a slender style to the case. The power reserve remains at 3 days.

The case diameter of 41mm is perfect on my wrist due to the dial lay-out.

 

The 1815 Tourbillon can be considered as the gathering of two features seen in previous Lange watches: the stop-Tourbillon and the zero-reset.

Its design is not very surprising but the finishings are flawless. The large opening allows to enjoy the bahaviour of the Tourbillon without any constraint.

Of course, the watch gets like any Tourbillon from Lange a diamond endstone:

The case diameter is 39,5mm and I found the dial balanced.

I will come back later on this 1815 Tourbillon.

We stay in the 1815 collection with the new 38,5mm version.

Actually, the idea for this watch is to use the same movement than the 40mm version in the context of the new case style.

I like this case because it improves the elegance of the watch:

The  handwind movement remains perfect for a daily use, it is a true pleasure to wind it.

The 38,5mm of the 1815 on the wrist. The key question is now to choose between this version and the 40mm one. I would hesitate a lot. 

The Lange 1 PC Tourbillon now comes with a PG case:

It remains an impressive watch but without any hesitation, I much prefer the PT version.

The dial lay-out takes advantage of the Lange 1 displays and the watch is very legible:

Same story with the Zeitwerk Striking Time. The change of case material leads to a different sound than on the two previous versions. I didn't change my mind... the WG version remains my fav one!

The last picture is dedicated to  two versions of this ladies watch: the MOP dial nicely decorates it.


I would like to thank a lot the staff of the boutique for the warm welcome.


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This message has been edited by foversta on 2014-06-04 22:11:23