A. Lange & Söhne

Hi all, Long time member but a quiet on obviously. So recently I have been craving a Lange and and AD in town has a pre owned 1815 Rosegold Annual calendar that has stolen my heart. I used to have an IWC Portuguese 7 days but it got stolen about 3 years a...  

I think the reason it remains under the radar is: - within the 1815 range, the chrono movements are more visually impactful. Much of the 1815 line including the AC have 3/4 plates. Obviously those are beautiful, but perhaps not as striking as the chrono m... 

You basically have to set it one time, then it gets really easy even if it hasn't been worn in a while.

but I mean so many of the Langes have 3/4 plates that it seems normal. Of course I absolutely LOVE the chronology, dear god what a movement but there's a spicy cost to it. You're right... the heart is what matters, but I just wanted to do a little investi... 

my only lange right now is a langematik 301.027

- “annual calendar” kinda ruined the dial for me, should have put a 24hr indicator there instead to balance the subdial at 9 - date and day of week indication is kinda small and difficult to read - think most would prefer an auto for a perpetual/annual ca... 

I think any watch has features that some people will like and others won't...the question is how does the watch make you feel and do you like it? Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think technically that this is a dud, so I wouldn't worry about... 

Yeah exactly, it pulls the heart strings. As I said, I loved my IWC 7days, with two sub dials, hence the 1815 Up/down was on my radar for many many years. Then seeing this, I was just taken a back... I get to "replace" that look with an annual calendar ve... 

I may be biased, especially when fedex gets here tomorrow, but I LOVE it! For me I love that you can advance all the indicators with a single pusher. That is a game changer. I will wear maybe on weekends. So can wind, click the pusher, get to where we are... 

Can't wait to see you post photos! Congratulations in advance! I love the hand indicators for everything, it's just beautiful. Small? Sure, but so lovely to look at.

Big fan of this one as well. A couple thoughts on why it's "unloved": - Lack of big date: the big date is pretty trademark for Lange, so I could see why some would think, "if I'm gonna have a Lange with a date, it should have a big date." - Manual wind: U... 

As I have spent a lot of time in the Rolex and Patek bubbles, big dates on Langes are.. well. Just big dates The manual wind I can agree on, but as you say the counter of a button push is what actually appeals to me as I get a Lange button to push... whic... 

...the dial is not up to snuff (don't want to get into a design class here as I've posted in other threads). And a manual-wind movement makes no sense to me on this watch.

I am glad I don't have your "design eye" as it doesn't disturb me in the least. As I have said before... I see what people mean with the manual , but... button! haha It's such a unique way to interact with a full calendar that I actually enjoy the quirk.

...there are many watches on this forum that are universally loved that I could never live with because of very small things : )

I have a hard time believing Lange would complacently let something technically problematic or deficient (in finishing, materials, etc.) into the wild. Conversely, I’m sure there are rarer, more complicated, and more expensive Lange references out there, ...  

Yeah I feel like the price ladder has capture me with the Goldilocks of price/complication, and as you say, if you love it, what can you do?!

Exactly!! Just gotta do what you feel is right, I’m sure you’ll be happy with whatever you pick up 😁 best of luck my friend, looking forward to seeing what you go with!

A 24 h hand on the moonphase, like with most others, is a complication I don'l like at all. The fact that it is a manual is a big plus for me, as one can enjoy windig it. It is a lovely watch and that is what counts most.

Great post, Anubis - and a nice photo too (presumably on your wrist?). Firstly: absolutely not a "dud". Solid 1815 DNA with the upgraded second-gen L.051 base movement incorporating all the usual Lange finissage. In addition to being made of solid gold an... 

Agreed, the moon phase is definitely well executed and a subtle technical detail that is just wonderful. Yes it is my wrist in the photo and I think the presence is perfect, but I do vary my watch sizes from a silly 47mm Panerai, 36mm Oyster Perpetual and...  

Seeing as it is so simple to change date. Does Lange have a protection built into the mechanics to ensure that if you did push that button at say, 11 pm, it doesn't break anything? I know most watches don't but I was just wondering. Oh also, is it really ... 

It worked exactly as you say: when the watch ran out of power the seconds hand would always come to a rest at 0 seconds, so that when you started it up again, it would be starting from there. Since this is built off the same base movement as the up/down, ... 

It works by linking a stopping bar to a small snail cam. As the power reserve runs down, the snail cam is engaged and gradually draws in a stopping bar to interrupt the second hand at exactly the 0-seconds position at the end of its current revolution. Th... 

for the VERY detailed reply! Love it Would you know if the date change mechanics are protected from stupidity?

But, if there is a danger zone, I expect it's spelled out in the "Jahreskalender" (Annual Calendar) operating instructions book (if the example you are considering purchasing pre-owned comes with papers).

In general I never adjust date functions on a watch unless the hour is on the bottom half of the dial. ...  

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I think the biggest deal breaker is it being a manual wind, I would imagine having to hand wind it every 3 days to keep it going makes wearing this annual calendar a chore after a while.

1. The popularity of the Saxonia Annual Calendar overshadowed the 1815 Annual Calendar. Many more people gravitated towards the former (Sax-0-Mat movement, iconic "Big Date" display, etc.), which was introduced first, even though the Saxonia AC lacks the ...