Working at Fratello has a privilege. One of them is rarely accessible to the absolute holy grail clock. I had such an experience a few months ago at Rolex Submariner REF. 5508. Today, I have another opportunity. A. LANGE & Söhne1815Chronogram Ref. 414.028.
If you’re looking for a very important review full of skillful consumer advice … look at other places. I can already discard the fact that 1815 is already firmly fixed at the top of the dream watch list, in response to all my expectations. This is an ODE ode to the chronograph in 1815. If you are for that, let’s jump in!
1815 historical background of chronograph
A. Lange & Söhne1815 Chronograph dates back to the introduction of data graphs in 1999. The diameter L951.1 combines a large date that spreads to the two openings with the complications of a flyback chronograph. The complications were laid out on a triangle, and the date was 12 dates and two chronograph registration just below the center of the dial.
A. LANGE & SOHNE DATOGRAPH REF. 403.035 -Image: Sotheby’s
Later, in 2004, LANGE left to create a simpler version without a big date. The diameter L951.1 has adapted to the creation of caliber L951.0. However, low sub -dials remained. A. LANGE & Söhne is a dial that is composed of ultra -width pulsating trucks and small chronograph sub dials. The brand name was sitting on 12 pulse trucks with banks, and the dial of the result was strange but characteristic.
LANGE cleaned up the second -generation model dial in 2010. The pulse truck has been completely deleted, and the subdial has become a wiser percentage. The curved brand name has moved to the lower central dial part. Later, in 2015, the third generation was introduced. The large sub -dial remained, but the pulsation scale of the bank brought a brilliant return. This third generation balances the first character and the second balance. The watch I have today is the third generation.
A. Lange & Söhne1815 Chronograph specifications
Technically, chronographs in 1815 have not changed much for many years. The most notable is that LANGE has increased the diameter L951.0 power reserve in 36 to 60 hours, and has added a fleece pruning balanced wheel with an internal spring. The flyback chronograph has a horizontal clutch and a column wheel. Famous caliber introduces nine finish techniques. Lange hits a plate and a bridge from a German silver to bring a warm and champagne -like luster.
This movement is gorgeous in a nutshell. Perlage and Striping are one step above other brands, like the plate angle. In addition, the balance bridge is hand -carved and ruby is set for gold chat. The screws and some small parts are polished beautifully and black.
You can choose a white gold or pink gold case. Both versions come with either a black or silver dial. As you can see, I spent time in the white gold black dialalant. All versions are 39.5mm, the thickness is 11mm, and the rag tool is about 48mm. All variants are also included in the varnish traps with a matching gold pinbuckle.
1815 I’m wearing chronograph
Well, at the terrible moment to process the chronograph of 1815 first. I have seen some before this experience, but I never tried it, I never processed it. I don’t know you, but I always fear the moment when the watch is sitting in a very high place on my Holy Grail list. Because my left -handed arm has insufficient fit, it does not fall first from grace.
I decided to make it quickly, like ripping the band aid. I teared the protective plastic from the case and put the watch on my wrist. The first impression was a little ambiguous. The case was completely sitting, but the rug was a little more noticeable than I imagined. My eyes had to be adjusted for a moment. I was hoping to fit more classic and smaller. Instead, the rug gives a squat stance to the watch. It looks like I’m claiming on my wrist.
When my eyes adapted to this unexpected fit, it grew to me immediately. The perfect proportions stand out. People often talk about the perfect finish of Lange, but I look at the quality similar to that design. Everything is very good and balanced. Perfection is the result of the details. There are many wonderful details here. You can check if the watch is drawn with love and attention. This definitely exists here. Whether you like the result or dislike it, you can’t call it if you don’t argue or quarrel.
See the dials well
The same applies to the dial and gets married to classical novels. You may know that I am a large supporter of the evolved vintage design. That is what we get here. It is certainly leaning on a historic chronograph, but it does not try to emulate them. Instead, this 1815 chronograph offers a unique re -interpretation of LANGE. This immediately puts it in a great historic chronograph canon.
I always liked A. Lange & Söhne’s dial layout and typography. I easily talked about the 1815 chronograph with friends and typographers Samuel Baker. He pointed out that we are dealing with tailor -made typefaces (do you read together?). It is very well done, but the dial is mainly pulsatory scale and has some strangeness. Samuel has paid attention to how they are condensed with a number of 100-200. Jump from 90 to 100 is certainly a bit dramatic, and some warp and distortion can be seen in the three digits.
The fact that we rely on such knit picking reveals a noble level in 1815 chronographs flying. I know that the chopped numbers may bother some, but I am not one of them. Like an individual minu truck, make the view interesting for small details. I especially like small points, probably because they remind me of the guitar -frame board dot in -ray. Beyond the personal association, they add a small LebensFreude tip to the harsh design.
A. closing idea of LANGE & Söhne1815chronogram
A. I think it’s clear that Lange & Söhne1815 Chronograph remains an absolute Holy Grail clock for me. The experience of wearing it after many years of praise was annoying. As usual, the clock looks more like a wrist than a photo or boutique window.
The chronograph in 1815 is as follows: I projected vintage chronographs and modern competitive watches from elevated houses such as Patek Philip, Vacheron Constantine, and Bregett. However, 1815 does not fit the template set by those watches. It is really unique and has a command type. My heart competed in common questions such as “mill or two small”. I realized that it was not a watch that had to adapt. That was me. I just needed a little time to incorporate the accurate Lange. After doing it once, I was sold.
I know that many people prefer large dads and data graphs. For me, I have this dress down version. About an hour later on my wrist, I asked myself, “If I run now, will they chase me?” I thought they would do so, so it’s important to be with me So, I decided to give the clock.
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