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vandyologist · 30 January 2020, 10:26 PM

The consolidation of my collection continues and I’m looking at a Lange 1815 chronograph. I have a line on one in great condition from 2012. This is the white gold model with white dial and blue hands without the pulsations (402.026). Anyone have one and care to share comments and/or photos? Anyone put it on a blue calfskin strap?

glamorama · 31 January 2020, 12:14 AM

Haven't seem that one in real. What I can say though is that they seem to hold value well compared to original Datograph which is strange at a first look since Datograph is the 'original', has applied indices and big date. But I just sold my Datograph since although I loved it I didn't love to wear it due to the hockey puck feeling on wrist. 1815 should be much more wearable and with same chronograph movement.

bigfatpauli · 31 January 2020, 06:18 AM

I have one in "honey" gold:

When I bought it, I considered the Dato, both the 39mm and 42mm versions. Both were, to me, far too thick and I much preferred the 1815. I adore this watch and think it was the most over-looked watch in the Lange catalog. The Dato got the fame, I believe, largely simply because it was first and ground breaking. In practice, however, it is far less enjoyable to wear over the 1815.

As far as a watch being a bad investment, you would be buying it pre-owned as it is long since discontinued, so that is moot.

hrm · 31 January 2020, 11:40 AM

Here it is on a blue alligator strap. I’m considering putting it on a brown suede strap after seeing a datograph with it. Makes it looks much more casual.

As for the watch, I love it. It works well with jeans and a t-shirt as well as a suit. Much more versatile than I anticipated.

ChaseATX · 31 January 2020, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hrm

Here it is on a blue alligator strap. I’m considering putting it on a brown suede strap after seeing a datograph with it. Makes it looks much more casual.

As for the watch, I love it. It works well with jeans and a t-shirt as well as a suit. Much more versatile than I anticipated.

That looks great. Aftermarket strap or OEM?

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hrm · 31 January 2020, 11:46 AM

Jean Rousseau. Great quality and customer service.

vandyologist · 31 January 2020, 01:58 PM

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Jean Rousseau. Great quality and customer service.

Are the straps 20mm at lugs and 16mm at buckle?

jd57 · 31 January 2020, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

I have one in "honey" gold:

When I bought it, I considered the Dato, both the 39mm and 42mm versions. Both were, to me, far too thick and I much preferred the 1815. I adore this watch and think it was the most over-looked watch in the Lange catalog. The Dato got the fame, I believe, largely simply because it was first and ground breaking. In practice, however, it is far less enjoyable to wear over the 1815.

As far as a watch being a bad investment, you would be buying it pre-owned as it is long since discontinued, so that is moot.

Didn’t know they made it in honey gold - are you sure that isn’t rose gold?

bigfatpauli · 31 January 2020, 11:14 PM

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Didn’t know they made it in honey gold - are you sure that isn’t rose gold?

Sorry - Yes. Rose gold.

_speedmaster_ · 31 January 2020, 11:28 PM

As far as chronographs go, you really can't do much better than the 1815. As previously mentioned, the Dato gets all the glory, but the 1815 has the same caliber movement sans-big date (which makes it much slimmer and wearable IMHO). Also, Lange make the best chronographs on the market today, and this movement is historic to the brand and the industry.

To play devil's advocate, also take a look Breguet 5247. Like you, I'm also considering a chrono purchase and the 5247, 1815 and CDV are on my short list. Not many people have heard of the 5247, but it presents great value and looks killer with the enamel dial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYT79ftuI_Y

vandyologist · 1 February 2020, 07:01 AM

Thanks for the responses, all. I ended up getting it today - it’s quite an impressive piece! I have four straps on order.

JR16 · 1 February 2020, 07:56 AM

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Thanks for the responses, all. I ended up getting it today - it’s quite an impressive piece! I have four straps on order.

Congrats ! Looks gorgeous ! Did you order OEM straps ? Curious how much they cost. 1815 chrono also on my very short list.

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vandyologist · 1 February 2020, 08:10 AM

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Congrats ! Looks gorgeous ! Did you order OEM straps ? Curious how much they cost. 1815 chrono also on my very short list.

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I ordered one OEM croc strap and was quoted $370. Two casual calfskin ordered from Camille Fournet in brown and black. One more from Patek - the blue calf strap that’s on the 5172g. Excited to have options!

_speedmaster_ · 1 February 2020, 08:53 AM

Congrats. Awesome pickup man.

vandyologist · 1 February 2020, 08:55 AM

New family pic. Perfect to me.

JR16 · 1 February 2020, 08:57 AM

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I ordered one OEM croc strap and was quoted $370. Two casual calfskin ordered from Camille Fournet in brown and black. One more from Patek - the blue calf strap that’s on the 5172g. Excited to have options!

Nice - I bet that PP strap looks amazing w your 1815

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ezinhk · 1 February 2020, 11:15 AM

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New family pic. Perfect to me.

Nailed it! No AP?

hrm · 1 February 2020, 11:28 AM

Congrats. Beautiful watch.

pearson1995 · 17 February 2020, 08:42 AM

I feel many people see the 1815 chrono as their dream watch. I own a Daytona and often consider “upgrading” to one, completely different watches I know, but still

vman · 17 February 2020, 10:43 AM

Sir, what you have there is fantastic. Enjoy!

Burdeens Jewelry · 17 February 2020, 12:44 PM

I much prefer the non-scale models, it has a larger presence. we have a few scale and non scale models in our inventory and I always find myself going to putting on the non scale 1815 chronographs.

shafran · 17 February 2020, 08:42 PM

and beautiful collection. How do you feel about your 5524,I am thinking of getting one?

MichaelFlash · 18 February 2020, 01:23 AM

Quite the family. Very well balanced with spectacular pieces. Cheers.

KBM · 18 February 2020, 03:21 AM

Big congrats, and amazing collection!

KBM · 18 February 2020, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

As far as chronographs go, you really can't do much better than the 1815. As previously mentioned, the Dato gets all the glory, but the 1815 has the same caliber movement sans-big date (which makes it much slimmer and wearable IMHO). Also, Lange make the best chronographs on the market today, and this movement is historic to the brand and the industry.

To play devil's advocate, also take a look Breguet 5247. Like you, I'm also considering a chrono purchase and the 5247, 1815 and CDV are on my short list. Not many people have heard of the 5247, but it presents great value and looks killer with the enamel dial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYT79ftuI_Y

We have similar tastes, I'm craving for a rg 1815 chrono and the Pt CDV is also on my short list. Thanks for that Breguet suggestion, I had never seen that one before.

Dlong · 18 February 2020, 05:09 AM

Went into the ALS Boutique on Worth in palm beach and saw the 1815 chrono and fell in love. When the guy told me 50k , with a little wiggle room, I knew I was in over my head. My favorite watch of all time.

_speedmaster_ · 18 February 2020, 07:14 AM

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We have similar tastes, I'm craving for a rg 1815 chrono and the Pt CDV is also on my short list. Thanks for that Breguet suggestion, I had never seen that one before.

Glad I could help muddy the waters a bit regarding your next chrono. Haha.

KBM · 18 February 2020, 07:41 AM

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Glad I could help muddy the waters a bit regarding your next chrono. Haha.

vandyologist · 18 February 2020, 12:37 PM

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Nailed it! No AP?

AP doesn’t do it for me.

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Originally Posted by shafran

and beautiful collection. How do you feel about your 5524,I am thinking of getting one?

I LOVE my 5524. The size and weight and casual wear of the brown leather all speak to me.

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Originally Posted by MichaelFlash

Quite the family. Very well balanced with spectacular pieces. Cheers.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Big congrats, and amazing collection!

Thank you!

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vandyologist · 18 February 2020, 12:38 PM

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Nice - I bet that PP strap looks amazing w your 1815

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The new strap is coming tomorrow! Pics to follow.

30 January 2020, 10:26 PM	#1
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 881	Lange 1815 The consolidation of my collection continues and I’m looking at a Lange 1815 chronograph. I have a line on one in great condition from 2012. This is the white gold model with white dial and blue hands without the pulsations (402.026). Anyone have one and care to share comments and/or photos? Anyone put it on a blue calfskin strap?

31 January 2020, 11:28 PM	#10
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	As far as chronographs go, you really can't do much better than the 1815. As previously mentioned, the Dato gets all the glory, but the 1815 has the same caliber movement sans-big date (which makes it much slimmer and wearable IMHO). Also, Lange make the best chronographs on the market today, and this movement is historic to the brand and the industry. To play devil's advocate, also take a look Breguet 5247. Like you, I'm also considering a chrono purchase and the 5247, 1815 and CDV are on my short list. Not many people have heard of the 5247, but it presents great value and looks killer with the enamel dial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYT79ftuI_Y __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

1 February 2020, 07:01 AM	#11
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 881	Lange 1815 Thanks for the responses, all. I ended up getting it today - it’s quite an impressive piece! I have four straps on order.

1 February 2020, 08:53 AM	#14
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Congrats. Awesome pickup man. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

17 February 2020, 08:42 AM	#19
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 874	I feel many people see the 1815 chrono as their dream watch. I own a Daytona and often consider “upgrading” to one, completely different watches I know, but still __________________ The collection is never complete

31 January 2020, 12:14 AM	#2
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	Haven't seem that one in real. What I can say though is that they seem to hold value well compared to original Datograph which is strange at a first look since Datograph is the 'original', has applied indices and big date. But I just sold my Datograph since although I loved it I didn't love to wear it due to the hockey puck feeling on wrist. 1815 should be much more wearable and with same chronograph movement.

31 January 2020, 06:18 AM	#3
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I have one in "honey" gold: When I bought it, I considered the Dato, both the 39mm and 42mm versions. Both were, to me, far too thick and I much preferred the 1815. I adore this watch and think it was the most over-looked watch in the Lange catalog. The Dato got the fame, I believe, largely simply because it was first and ground breaking. In practice, however, it is far less enjoyable to wear over the 1815. As far as a watch being a bad investment, you would be buying it pre-owned as it is long since discontinued, so that is moot.

31 January 2020, 11:40 AM	#4
hrm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 353	Here it is on a blue alligator strap. I’m considering putting it on a brown suede strap after seeing a datograph with it. Makes it looks much more casual. As for the watch, I love it. It works well with jeans and a t-shirt as well as a suit. Much more versatile than I anticipated.

31 January 2020, 11:46 AM	#6
hrm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 353	Jean Rousseau. Great quality and customer service.

1 February 2020, 08:55 AM	#15
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 881	New family pic. Perfect to me.

1 February 2020, 11:28 AM	#18
hrm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 353	Congrats. Beautiful watch.

17 February 2020, 10:43 AM	#20
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Sir, what you have there is fantastic. Enjoy! __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

17 February 2020, 12:44 PM	#21
Burdeens Jewelry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 354	I much prefer the non-scale models, it has a larger presence. we have a few scale and non scale models in our inventory and I always find myself going to putting on the non scale 1815 chronographs.

17 February 2020, 08:42 PM	#22
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 557	Great choice! and beautiful collection. How do you feel about your 5524,I am thinking of getting one?

18 February 2020, 01:23 AM	#23
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Quite the family. Very well balanced with spectacular pieces. Cheers.

18 February 2020, 03:21 AM	#24
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	Big congrats, and amazing collection!

18 February 2020, 05:09 AM	#26
Dlong Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nj Watch: Black sub Date Posts: 456	Went into the ALS Boutique on Worth in palm beach and saw the 1815 chrono and fell in love. When the guy told me 50k , with a little wiggle room, I knew I was in over my head. My favorite watch of all time.

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