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My favourite Lange!
Although I am in in full agreement that the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase, Platinum Anniversary saxomat and the Datograph are among the most iconic and best watches to have been produced by A Lange & Sohne, my personal favourite due to its 35.9mm size, patina of the dial, relatively light weight of the watch, simplicity and thinness of the movement and a smoother winding crown than the current model would have to be the 1815 up and down in rose gold. I have a 6.25inch wrist so I have a problem getting comfortable with any watch larger than 38mm (yes, I know - poor me!
) Here are some pics of a watch that I frequently wear despite being a die hard Patek fan!
Thank you for reading and I apologise for the average photos.
Best wishes,
Sham
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Photography
Amanico showcases his A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange in platinum, highlighting its beauty through unique photography.
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My favourite Lange!
Although I am in in full agreement that the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase, Platinum Anniversary saxomat and the Datograph are among the most iconic and best watches to have been produced by A Lange & Sohne, my personal favourite due to its 35.9mm size, pa...
All 4 of the watches you mentioned were launched in the short time between 1999-2001...
What a great period in Lange's history, especially for those of us with small wrists! Congrats on the Roger Smith decision, by the way -- was just reading your other thread about that.
Thank you! :-)
It is quite interesting that the Roger Smith series 2 and the Lange up and down share similar functions and are both manually wound. Even though the Lange is beautifully finished, the RW Smith is arguably quite special.
Ha! :-)
I think my photographer was actually better than I thought! It does not scratch too easily in all honesty but the watch is 10 years old.
It is really a lovely piece.
It is a watch I considered when I bought my 1815... It looks great on your wrist. Thanks! Fx
Many thanks for the compliment!
I have this thing that a watch must suit my wrist whereas some enthusiasts try very hard to make their wrist suit the watch!!
Thanks Alkiro!
The white gold blue dial version is pretty rare! Good luck in your search!
Thank you my friend. I found one but, unfortunately, the price isn't fair IMHO :-(
Like for my Lange 1, I will have other opportunities. I\'m sure of that ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
I agree with you.........
It's a great looking watch. They made a Walter Lange edition 37mm's as well that I'd love to get a hold of one day. Wear yours well! Tony
Hi Tony!
Thank you. I actually purchased a Walter Lange up and down which is a magnificent watch (limited to 50 pieces as you know) but the hinge back added too much additional weight making the watch heavier to wear on a daily basis. In a way, I wish I had kept i...
Thank you Nicholas! :-)
I first tried this particular watch on in 2001 at Wempe in London. 15 years later, I noticed the exact same watch (with the same ref nos) for sale at David Duggan, the reputable dealer at the Burlington Arcade and I bought it there and then! This is what ...
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I have managed to convince myself that fate is involved in any purchase I make! It helps to convince myself that I had made the right decision
1815 up/down is a dream one for me too
Perfect distillation of Lange spirit +useful complication + perfectly balanced dial. Great choice