Lange Blue Dials

[tubojunk]

Hello All,

Just wondering if anyone here has or has seen the old Lange 1 blue dials released around 1998(?).

Just curious on your thoughts about that piece and the recent announcement of 4 blue dials. As far as I can gather it is going to be the same blue color. I have located an old Lange 1 blue dial that i could potentially look at. And have to consider would I rather have this old one for probably ~12k less than the new release. Essentially it is the same watch, the new release will only have the updated movement. With the recent thread of Lange appreciate/value this always take some consideration.

Thanks for any thoughts, pics appreciated if you have.

PS, I currently own a Lange 1 rose gold with the updated movement.

[MJaber]

Maybe aesthetically the same watch but in 2015 ALS updated Lange 1 with a brand new movement built form the ground up!

for reference:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-lange-1

i would kill for that instantaneous date change!

[mps354]

I love the new blue Lange 1. Has anyone ordered one?

[NiceWatchMr]

If I can hold this will be my next watch!

[mps354]

I checked them out this evening...they are amazing, and just the right shade of blue

[tubojunk]

I actually was able to see these in person last week at the Miami boutique. I have to say I was a little underwhelmed. The blue is a dull finish, which reflects the traditional classy Lange elements. Nice watch but nothing I am going to jump on just to have a blue dial.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by tubojunk

I actually was able to see these in person last week at the Miami boutique. I have to say I was a little underwhelmed. The blue is a dull finish, which reflects the traditional classy Lange elements. Nice watch but nothing I am going to jump on just to have a blue dial.

Interesting. I agree they are restrained and understated, but I actually liked this about them...makes the blue something you can wear daily imo

[drhr]

Unfortunately have not seen either old Lange 1 or new blue dialed watches but if the blue is akin to my older 1815, they should be lovely . . .

[malarky_hk]

what's the deadline for putting in an order? prolly no discounts to be had on these i reckon?

[mps354]

Originally Posted by drhr

Unfortunately have not seen either old Lange 1 or new blue dialed watches but if the blue is akin to my older 1815, they should be lovely . . .

Very similar based on these pics

[mps354]

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

what's the deadline for putting in an order? prolly no discounts to be had on these i reckon?

Not sure what the deadline is, but the Lange rep confirmed they will make them for one year only to fill demand

[drhr]

Originally Posted by mps354

Very similar based on these pics

Oh cool, they should be really nice . . .

[tubojunk]

All the above info mentioned I believe is correct. To add a little I basically spoke with all the USA boutiques and they are only guaranteed 1 of each as of now.

Basically all told me very limited etc, Lange only makes around 7k watches a year and USA gets 10 percent of these to distribute amongst all dealers.

I spoke with a boutique about 5days after the initial announcement and apparently was on their first to contact list. I have since taken my name off the list after seeing these in person last week. Watch is nice, don’t get me wrong but nothing I personally need to fit in my collection since I already have A. Lange 1.

[mps354]

I appreciate the details. I'm going to ask my AD what the deadline is for putting an order in, as I'm leaning toward picking one up

Originally Posted by tubojunk

All the above info mentioned I believe is correct. To add a little I basically spoke with all the USA boutiques and they are only guaranteed 1 of each as of now.

Basically all told me very limited etc, Lange only makes around 7k watches a year and USA gets 10 percent of these to distribute amongst all dealers.

I spoke with a boutique about 5days after the initial announcement and apparently was on their first to contact list. I have since taken my name off the list after seeing these in person last week. Watch is nice, don’t get me wrong but nothing I personally need to fit in my collection since I already have A. Lange 1.