A Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph…?

[PJ S]

Anyone been in touch with AL&S recently, and learned that they’re ceasing production of the regular 1815 Chronograph models, leaving just the Boutique only version?

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hs-through-ADs

Bit of an odd decision, but with Richemont’s current situation, could this be seen as the thin edge of the wedge?

[archer75]

Strange but if i would buy one, it would be boutique edition anyway.


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[liu_watch]

Little hard to believe.
Perhaps that means the "boutique" edition will now replace the regular model and become available through dealers? I liked it when I saw it in person.


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[cervantes]

I didn't hear that and it sounds strange that they'll only buffering the watch at their boutiques while ending production of the standard model. I'd wait till SIHH and see.

[regnant]

That's a strange and unless confirmed I would take these words as speculation only.

[PJ S]

Not speculation, just spoke with an AD and they had to ask, but it is confirmed the 1815 chronos are no more – officially from April next year.
There are none even available now, so my presumption is that AL&S are no longer taking any new orders for them, and once the current production quota has been met for outstanding orders, that’s it.

On PuristSPro, a couple of comments stated that even the boutique model is also gone, giving rise to speculation that SIHH might see a replacement range introduced.
Plausible, but then equally so if they weren’t as popular a seller so as to warrant being kept in production, especially if the same slot can be used for more profitable models or increased output of the more popular pieces.

[liu_watch]

Interesting. Let's see what SIHH 2017 brings...

Thanks for the update


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