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Yes indeed,
I knew you had a DB12 and the 1815 (and also the 5159 I like very much) but didn't know you had a DB25.
For sure I'll miss this 1815, especially the light and colors emited by the rose gold and the silver dial and this finish standard.
I look forward to beeing able to chose one again some day 
Best,
Mark
The Persuaders: De Bethune DB 25 vs. Lange 1815
De Bethune DB25 Silver Dial vs. A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Since I purchased my DB25, not so long ago, I mentioned I wanted to make a face to face between her and my Lange 1815 (233.032), two visually opposite watches but which comparative statement might shad...
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What a beautiful review Mark!
I was happy to read it because you spoke about two brands I love. Two very different horological approaches which lead to a similar result: excellence. Thanks! Fx
Well summarized Fx
They are trully aiming for the sky and this makes us love horology even more. Thanks again Fx Best, Mark
We share the same tastes, Mark
I also have both the 1815 and the DB25, but both in white gold. I don't think I could part with the 1815 for the DB...but I would happily let the 1815 go if it was in exchange for a 1815 chrono Enjoy your DB and try not to miss too much your 1815...it wil...
Yes indeed,
I knew you had a DB12 and the 1815 (and also the 5159 I like very much) but didn't know you had a DB25. For sure I'll miss this 1815, especially the light and colors emited by the rose gold and the silver dial and this finish standard. I look forward to b...
Oh, but the 5159g is gone...
In all honesty, my presbyopia did not let me see it well at all, so I do not miss it as much as I should...
Interesting reading, Mark.
I see them very different. Well, manual versus auto, 2 versus 3 hands, classic versus modern in the style, the lugs, and the finish of the movements. Thanks for the interesting idea to put them side by side. You said that you had to sell one to fund the o...
You said it right
I have a slight preference for some of the DB25's features and, as you said, there is always a "maybe" that will make us still love the one we sometime have to sell. As a great Austrian philosopher said : "I'll be back" (I hope !) Thanks for your input Ni...
Thanks Mark,
for this great review. Both are so beautiful watches and it seems that are so many people like them both although there are completely different at first view. stere
Yes it seems to be a reccuring opinion
Many people love both of them, and for good reasons Thanks ! Mark
Both manufactures are conducted by talented designers, sure
but the DeBethune is só sensational. That watch makes my heart beat. The Lange 1815 is for sure a very good watch, as are all their watches, but I find them so incredible boring, especially when compared to a brand like DeBethune. Amazing watch that DB 25...
I find myself in how you feel about the DB25
that's why this is the one I chose to keep. Thanks for the thought ! Best, Mark
Wonderful write-up, Mark!
They are both attractive, except for the size, but excellent read nonetheless. Thank you for sharing it with us. Best, Ken
Thanks Ken !
It was a pleasure to make it as it was interesting for me too to make this exercize. Have a good week-end, Mark