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agentmeister5 · 26 January 2019, 06:40 AM

I am thinking about adding a dress watch to my collection and have narrowed it down to the 1815 Up/Down and the Chronometre Souverain - both in rose gold. I have tried both on and really torn between the two. Would really appreciate to know everyone's opinions, thoughts, and suggestions to help me decide between the two.

JR16 · 26 January 2019, 08:19 AM

I’ve tried them on as well- the 40mm CS was just a tad to big for me, so Ended up getting a CB. 1815 up/down is high on my list as it is a perfect fit for me and gorgeous. Will prob go pre-owned or buy new next time I am in Germany whenever that may be as the spread between US MSRP and pre-owned is huge.

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RollieKid · 26 January 2019, 11:57 AM

I like the balanced and classic look of the 1815 up/down so would go for that one.

Curious to know if the Journe is similarly priced to the Lange...

Let us know what you end up with.

Theothergreg · 26 January 2019, 02:31 PM

I considered both and went with the RG CS. I love the sparkle of the raised dial, spectacular movement and feel on the wrist. We all have different tastes, so go with the one that moves you the most.

Justindo · 27 January 2019, 03:46 AM

I really like both watches a lot and think they are about equal in terms of quality. I couldn't fault someone for choosing one over the other and you're in a enviable position. I think it depends on which watch you prefer aesthetically, both front and back. The CS is my favorite FPJ so I'd probably lean that direction, as I'd personally probably rather have another model in the 1815 range, such as the Annual Calendar or the Chronograph, although if you want the power reserve complication, it's a fine choice.

HL65 · 27 January 2019, 03:51 AM

I would much rather have a CS.

mazizata · 27 January 2019, 07:17 AM

As a Lange owner, I am biased here! 1815 up/down is an amazing watch

Peterandwatches · 27 January 2019, 07:22 AM

Go with the ALS. I want to make sure I can find a CS.

gengar · 27 January 2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RollieKid

Curious to know if the Journe is similarly priced to the Lange...

CS in RG is ~$31k IIRC.

Theothergreg · 27 January 2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Go with the ALS. I want to make sure I can find a CS.

Hahaha! Well played, sir!

hdfb910 · 27 January 2019, 11:17 AM

I like the CS...has a sort of “modern charm” to me.

...just wanted to get some pics in this thread..

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subtona · 27 January 2019, 11:36 AM

Cs

cascavel · 27 January 2019, 07:53 PM

CS, although you can't go wrong with either one.

Slider817 · 27 January 2019, 10:08 PM

CS of course. Both nice watches.

AK797 · 28 January 2019, 10:33 PM

Very tough call, can't lose either way really. I'd probably take the CS as it has the better looking caseback and construction, rare to say that against a Lange but that has just too much German plate.

_speedmaster_ · 28 January 2019, 11:00 PM

Another CS vote here.

agentmeister5 · 29 January 2019, 02:50 AM

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all of the feedback. It seems the majority is in favor of the CS and it's tilted my preference in that direction. I am planning to try both watches on again this week and making my decision soon after.

agentmeister5 · 29 January 2019, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Justindo

I really like both watches a lot and think they are about equal in terms of quality. I couldn't fault someone for choosing one over the other and you're in a enviable position. I think it depends on which watch you prefer aesthetically, both front and back. The CS is my favorite FPJ so I'd probably lean that direction, as I'd personally probably rather have another model in the 1815 range, such as the Annual Calendar or the Chronograph, although if you want the power reserve complication, it's a fine choice.

The 1815 Chronograph is definitely my favorite in the 1815 line and it's feeling like a big deciding factor on what I may ultimately end up doing with my decision.

Theothergreg · 29 January 2019, 04:28 AM

If you go to the Journe boutique in NYC, Michelle is the director and she is exceptional.

AK797 · 29 January 2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

The 1815 Chronograph is definitely my favorite in the 1815 line and it's feeling like a big deciding factor on what I may ultimately end up doing with my decision.

Now that caseback is a whole different story.

agentmeister5 · 1 February 2019, 02:21 PM

So I've made my decision and I will be getting the CS. Hoping to get it in the coming weeks. Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

Theothergreg · 1 February 2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

So I've made my decision and I will be getting the CS. Hoping to get it in the coming weeks. Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

Congratulations on your choice. I think you'll be extremely happy once you have it on your wrist

eviperman · 1 February 2019, 07:09 PM

great choice :)

uscmatt99 · 1 February 2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

So I've made my decision and I will be getting the CS. Hoping to get it in the coming weeks. Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

Congrats, I'm on the cusp of picking up my first FP Journe. I can't decide between the CS and the Octa Lune. Which metal and dial are you planning to acquire?

JayHantz · 2 February 2019, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

So I've made my decision and I will be getting the CS. Hoping to get it in the coming weeks. Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

Many congrats, and you really cannot go wrong with that one. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots!

agentmeister5 · 2 February 2019, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Congrats, I'm on the cusp of picking up my first FP Journe. I can't decide between the CS and the Octa Lune. Which metal and dial are you planning to acquire?

I'm getting it in rose gold with the silver/white dial and blue hands.

uscmatt99 · 2 February 2019, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

I'm getting it in rose gold with the silver/white dial and blue hands.

Great pick

I want to do a side by side with that model vs one of the models with the gold dials, rose gold hands, and mirror polished indices without the guilloche. Either way I'm going rose gold as well.

agentmeister5 · 2 February 2019, 04:22 AM

The gold dials are a bit too dressy for me but I did really like the look of them as well. Right now I'm debating if I want to get a pre-owned model or a new model. Wondering if I can find an AD that might give a bit of a discount on a new model if possible.

Slider817 · 2 February 2019, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by agentmeister5

The gold dials are a bit too dressy for me but I did really like the look of them as well. Right now I'm debating if I want to get a pre-owned model or a new model. Wondering if I can find an AD that might give a bit of a discount on a new model if possible.

Doesn’t hurt to ask. Try the NYC boutique

66Berret · 2 February 2019, 08:40 AM

Lange is an amazing time piece. 1815 Up/Down should be the pick.

26 January 2019, 06:40 AM	#1
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	1815 Up/Down or Chronometre Souverain? I am thinking about adding a dress watch to my collection and have narrowed it down to the 1815 Up/Down and the Chronometre Souverain - both in rose gold. I have tried both on and really torn between the two. Would really appreciate to know everyone's opinions, thoughts, and suggestions to help me decide between the two.

26 January 2019, 11:57 AM	#3
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 563	I like the balanced and classic look of the 1815 up/down so would go for that one. Curious to know if the Journe is similarly priced to the Lange... Let us know what you end up with. __________________ Current SOTC: Rolex 115200, 116610LV \|Oris Artelier Skeleton, Aquis Date \|Tissot Heritage Visodate \|Longines Conquest Heritage \|Patek Philippe 6000R \|ALS 1815 Annual Calendar \|AP ROC 26315st Gone but not forgotten: Rolex 116233 and 16570

27 January 2019, 03:51 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	I would much rather have a CS. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 January 2019, 11:17 AM	#11
hdfb910 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Texas Posts: 571	I like the CS...has a sort of “modern charm” to me. ...just wanted to get some pics in this thread.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe 5711/1A-010, Patek Philippe 5170G, Patek Philippe 5227R, Audemar Piguet 15400or, Audemar Piguet 15707ce, Audemar Piguet 26331IP, Audemar 15500 Blue dial, Rolex Pepsi 16710, Rolex Sub 116619LB (Smurf) F.P Journe Platinum Chronometre Souverain, Old School Breitling SuperOcean A17360, Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Tru Seconds Instagram: @donpedro_007

27 January 2019, 11:36 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Cs __________________

26 January 2019, 08:19 AM	#2
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	I’ve tried them on as well- the 40mm CS was just a tad to big for me, so Ended up getting a CB. 1815 up/down is high on my list as it is a perfect fit for me and gorgeous. Will prob go pre-owned or buy new next time I am in Germany whenever that may be as the spread between US MSRP and pre-owned is huge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#4
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	I considered both and went with the RG CS. I love the sparkle of the raised dial, spectacular movement and feel on the wrist. We all have different tastes, so go with the one that moves you the most.

27 January 2019, 03:46 AM	#5
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I really like both watches a lot and think they are about equal in terms of quality. I couldn't fault someone for choosing one over the other and you're in a enviable position. I think it depends on which watch you prefer aesthetically, both front and back. The CS is my favorite FPJ so I'd probably lean that direction, as I'd personally probably rather have another model in the 1815 range, such as the Annual Calendar or the Chronograph, although if you want the power reserve complication, it's a fine choice.

27 January 2019, 07:17 AM	#7
mazizata "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 20	As a Lange owner, I am biased here! 1815 up/down is an amazing watch

27 January 2019, 07:22 AM	#8
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Go with the ALS. I want to make sure I can find a CS.

27 January 2019, 07:53 PM	#13
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,855	CS, although you can't go wrong with either one.

27 January 2019, 10:08 PM	#14
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	CS of course. Both nice watches.

28 January 2019, 10:33 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Very tough call, can't lose either way really. I'd probably take the CS as it has the better looking caseback and construction, rare to say that against a Lange but that has just too much German plate.

28 January 2019, 11:00 PM	#16
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Another CS vote here. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

29 January 2019, 02:50 AM	#17
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all of the feedback. It seems the majority is in favor of the CS and it's tilted my preference in that direction. I am planning to try both watches on again this week and making my decision soon after.

29 January 2019, 04:28 AM	#19
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	If you go to the Journe boutique in NYC, Michelle is the director and she is exceptional.

1 February 2019, 02:21 PM	#21
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	So I've made my decision and I will be getting the CS. Hoping to get it in the coming weeks. Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

1 February 2019, 07:09 PM	#23
eviperman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Monaco Posts: 123	great choice :)

2 February 2019, 04:22 AM	#28
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	The gold dials are a bit too dressy for me but I did really like the look of them as well. Right now I'm debating if I want to get a pre-owned model or a new model. Wondering if I can find an AD that might give a bit of a discount on a new model if possible.

2 February 2019, 08:40 AM	#30
66Berret Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 255	Lange is an amazing time piece. 1815 Up/Down should be the pick.

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