New Release
KIH's comprehensive report from SIHH 2014 offers a crucial look at A. Lange & Söhne's significant new releases, providing context for models that have since become highly sought-after. This original forum post, published as the embargo lifted, captures the initial excitement and technical details surrounding these important timepieces. It serves as a valuable historical record for collectors tracking the evolution of Lange's catalog.
"From 20 to 24 January 2014, A. Lange & Söhne will be showcasing seven new watches at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva.
Among them are two models from the 1815 family and two from the Lange 1 family. The Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar „Terraluna“ features an orbital moon-phase display
and the location of the moon relative to the earth and the sun – for the first time ever in a wristwatch."
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.
A watch of character The new 1815 showcases classic design and intrinsic values With a 38.5-millimetre case and all of the unmistakable hallmarks of the A. Lange & Söhne style, the 1815 embodies the paradigmatic ideals of a sleek mechanical timekeeping instrument. Thus, it follows the horological standards upheld by Ferdinand A. Lange, whose birth year is reflected in its name. “Medèn ágan – nothing in excess” is one of the wisdoms of antiquity that advocates moderation and modesty at the en
Same movement. Numeral "6" still got chopped off :( Would be better to leave the "6" out totally. But maybe with the smaller size, would have more ladies looking at it. Melvin
Lange makes very high end, well finished watches. Don't think you have a crystal ball.
That's what infuriates me about Lange Same old case…… That's why they will never compete
Miranda, I am not sure what you mean by "diversity" and what you mean by your opinion that Lange "will never compete" with Patek. Compete with respect to what? I admire and collect both brands. I guess I can agree with you that Lange "will never compete" with Patek in certain areas. Such as producing 45,000 watches per year, many for women, many of them in quartz. Let's consider the areas that interest me and I suspect are of interest to most readers of this forum. If we compare the two brands w
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