The A. Lange & Söhne Thread - including daily pics...

[raclaims]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

Got this in an email today New 1815 RATTRAPANTE
https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/...t=258193C17505

It's not new it came out maybe 6 mos ago?

[MtCamany]

Yeah the email I received was just touting two recent complicated models, and teasing some new model that will take us into “uncharted territory.”

[vecca]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

Got this in an email today New 1815 RATTRAPANTE
https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/...t=258193C17505

I got the same email this morning. We must be very low on the totem pole!

[anselm]

Originally Posted by raclaims

It's not new it came out maybe 6 mos ago?

Yup, but I think everyone on their email list got the same email. I suspect it means there are pieces still left to sell.

[rolexandlange]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Yeah I know. Even dato is too thick for me. But it's so incredible to look at.

Somehow I find the dato up/down RG very balanced and comfortable and I even have it on tang buckle

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by anselm

Yup, but I think everyone on their email list got the same email. I suspect it means there are pieces still left to sell.

Yes there was one available on display at the local boutique just a few weeks ago.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Yes there was one available on display at the local boutique just a few weeks ago.

Price please ?

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Price please ?

Don't know, but I'm sure it's out of my league so I didn't ask But my SA did tell me it's available.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Don't know, but I'm sure it's out of my league so I didn't ask But my SA did tell me it's available.

Is it more than CDV + 1815 Chrono, baller!? Haha. I kid.

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Is it more than CDV + 1815 Chrono, baller!? Haha. I kid.

Pretty sure it is lol

[Tundra]

Dato Up/Down
RG 94K
PT 110K

[anselm]

Originally Posted by eepro

price please ?

$154.200

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by anselm

$154.200

Thanks!

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by rolexandlange

Somehow I find the dato up/down RG very balanced and comfortable and I even have it on tang buckle

Good to hear. RG is my favorite.

[anselm]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Good to hear. RG is my favorite.

I just got the platinum dato and it is slightly top heavy with the tang buckle but with the single tange deployant it is better balanced. Not sure why they don't make that standard.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by anselm

I just got the platinum dato and it is slightly top heavy with the tang buckle but with the single tange deployant it is better balanced. Not sure why they don't make that standard.

$$$

I agree it’s annoying that Lange doesn’t include a deployant with their higher end watches.

[syzygy]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Don't know, but I'm sure it's out of my league so I didn't ask But my SA did tell me it's available.

As far as I am aware, they haven't delivered a single 1815 PT Rattrapante yet. But there was one in the boutique available for purchase? Should I fly over?

[CFR]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

1815 Chrono Boutique Edition looks AMAZING on that bracelet! Outstanding!

Originally Posted by EEpro

Price please ?

Click the "Historic Data" tab or the "Annual Prices" tab on this spreadsheet to see pricing (in USD). It'll be updated with the new pricing in the coming weeks.

Originally Posted by bobernet

I agree it’s annoying that Lange doesn’t include a deployant with their higher end watches.

They sometimes do, though gone are the days when you could negotiate that stuff :) Depended on the model. Terraluna, Lange 31, Triple Split, certain Handwerkskunst models, and others here and there included deployants. There was also that really weird brief period (maybe 5 years ago?) in the US market where every Lange above a certain price point (maybe a Lange 1?) included a deployant instead of a tang buckle. That lasted about a year. Or maybe it was just a fever dream.

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by syzygy

As far as I am aware, they haven't delivered a single 1815 PT Rattrapante yet. But there was one in the boutique available for purchase? Should I fly over?

It's possible I got the model wrong but I'm about 90% sure it was some type of rattrapante... not sure how many models of these Lange has. If you're interested maybe try giving the boutique a call to ask.

[trackingtime]

Originally Posted by EEpro

What is a 5710? You probably mean 5172?

I find Lange look very color rich and are clear winners in photographs... but perhaps too dark / moody in real life without stage lighting.

I prefer the traditional Swiss trinity black polish screws to the blued (red white and blue motif) and the shiny bright white bridges myself... in real life.

I'm thankful we have so many options at this level of watchmaking.

bad typo, 5170g, direct competitor to the 1815 chrono

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

bad typo, 5170g, direct competitor to the 1815 chrono

Oh wow, that poor man's 5370 looks pretty damn good to me

I like them both. You had a hell of a decision to make.

[trackingtime]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Oh wow, that poor man's 5370 looks pretty damn good to me

I like them both. You had a hell of a decision to make.

discontinued. i don't think i like breguet numerals as much, also the movement on the lange just pops, it's nicer to look at.
plus the lange price is way more attractive

[jakjuventus]

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[mario1971]

This simple, "grandpa" style fits me like hell.

[Sebast975]

Originally Posted by mario1971

This simple, "grandpa" style fits me like hell.

Ha...we could all learn a thing or two about comfort and style from our grandpas. This watch is the epitome of both.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by Sebast975

Ha...we could all learn a thing or two about comfort and style from our grandpas. This watch is the epitome of both.

Indeed. Great watch, OP. Looks perfect on you.

[nyc2la]

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Is that Camille Fournet electric blue?

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Is that Camille Fournet electric blue?

The strap is OEM from ALS. For the color, the tag said shiny blue. For the make, I was under the impression that JR makes their straps, but I may be wrong.

The color of this strap isn’t perfectly represented in the pic; it’s not as bright IRL.

[Hydracus]

Originally Posted by fullofboats

I also think Lange is going too far and too fast with their price increases. Richemont likely just don’t get it. If they want boutiques to sell out the resale has to be near or above retail, like sport PP, AP, Rolex. They won’t get there by increasing prices 20% as soon as they get some resale momentum and when the entire brand other than the Odysseus is still trading at a discount.

It pains me to say this but I agree... the 10-20% price increase by end of March will kill a lot of the demand for ALS. No way would I have considered my 191.039 if it becomes 70k AUD, I'd be looking at PP dress, AP Codes, or Moser in PM.
I hope I am wrong, hopefully they generate some hype from W&W '23 and bring some more eyeballs to the brand. If it's a movement update for Saxonia/1815 time only, I'd be throwing my arms up in the air (not in the good way).
I think most collectors will consider ALS at some point, but the typical retail pathway given the price increase might become:
1. Rolex
2. PP Dress / AP Code
3. True indie w/ haute horology (Moser)
4. ALS ( best value in preowned)