The 1815 is Lange’s straightforward dress watch, made in honor of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who was born in the year for which this timepiece was named. Previous versions have come in 750 white gold and pink gold with an argenté dial crafted from solid silver. This year, not only is Lange offering two blue dial versions in the same case materials, but it also houses a new movement. The reason for reworking the interior is that Lange’s astute collectors were asking for an even smaller size than the existing 38.5 mm by 8.8 mm cases.
To fit the new smaller size, Lange developed the L152.1, which has a hand-engraved balance cock and three-quarter plate decorated in Glasshütte ribbing, as well as four screwed gold chatons, bearing jewels, and blued screws. The new movement also ups the power reserve from 55 hours to 72 hours and incorporates a new wheel train. Of course, what makes Lange special is the discreet and reserved aesthetic of its dials, which mask some of the most beautiful movements in the industry. Fortunately, you can see the new L152.1 through the caseback.
The new 1815 is a welcome addition to the Lange catalog in a great size that will surely widen the audience for the model. The new movement only sweetens the release, and we can imagine that even owners of the 38.5 mm 1815s might be able to make a convincing argument for why they may need yet another.
Case Size: 34 x 6.4 mm
Case Material: Honeygold
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Price: Limited to 100, upon request
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
