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MCMartiny · 21 March 2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenRust

How does the winding action feel different to Lange? The 1815 chrono winding action is super buttery imo, but I haven't wound an UJ. My smoothest winding movement is an old omega 321, but that's not close to Lange either. It's tough to wind things in the flesh at the moment.

I have both the Lange 1815 Chrono and an UJ Alfred. Both are very smooth winders with a reassuring high quality "clicking" of the ratchet. The Alfred is super smooth low torque / resistance in the beginning but requires a bit more torque when approaching fully wound. The 1815 is more constant at a medium level of torque / resistance. My impression is that the Alfred requires a few more turns of the crown to wind from zero to fully wound than the 1815 (which has a lower 18000 beat rate). Some of the difference could be coloured by the fact that the 1815's crown is a bit larger and easier to manipulate (the Alfred's crown is also slightly recessed into the case). Both offer an extremely high quality winding experience compared to e.g. my Speedy and JLC ultra-thin manual wind.

GreenRust · 22 March 2021, 05:10 AM

Thanks so much for the very thoughtful and thorough reply

FTX I · 22 March 2021, 07:20 AM

_speedmaster_ · 23 March 2021, 09:07 AM

Many thanks for the kind words all!

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Originally Posted by GreenRust

Wow, what a stunner. I agree with your assessment of the gold vs salmon dial. Initially those were my thoughts too, but after seeing this in the flesh in Cellini I was convinced champagne was the right call. Salmon is beautiful, but in my view I was being swayed by market trends...the champagne dial is amazing.

Huge congrats on your UJ! They are definitely on my short list of 'targets' for a new piece. Please feel free to let us know your thoughts, perhaps as they evolve, regarding the watch....and of course pics with the new straps are always welcome too.

How does the winding action feel different to Lange? The 1815 chrono winding action is super buttery imo, but I haven't wound an UJ. My smoothest winding movement is an old omega 321, but that's not close to Lange either. It's tough to wind things in the flesh at the moment.

In short, I love the watch, congrats again and thanks for posting...made my morning.

I would agree with McMartiny below. My Lange 1 is very consistently smooth throughout, requiring the same level of torque regardless of how close you approach full wind. My UJ has a slight increase in resistance as you approach full wind; which is kind of how it should be so you know when to stop winding. If the Lange 1 didn't have a PR I wouldn't trust myself to not over-wind it.

For me, I just prefer the Lange's slightly more smooth winding. That's not to say the UJ is bad. It is miles better than say an Omega, JLC or even Moser. I'd also say it's more of a pleasure to wind than my Breguet as well.

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Originally Posted by MCMartiny

I have both the Lange 1815 Chrono and an UJ Alfred. Both are very smooth winders with a reassuring high quality "clicking" of the ratchet. The Alfred is super smooth low torque / resistance in the beginning but requires a bit more torque when approaching fully wound. The 1815 is more constant at a medium level of torque / resistance. My impression is that the Alfred requires a few more turns of the crown to wind from zero to fully wound than the 1815 (which has a lower 18000 beat rate). Some of the difference could be coloured by the fact that the 1815's crown is a bit larger and easier to manipulate (the Alfred's crown is also slightly recessed into the case). Both offer an extremely high quality winding experience compared to e.g. my Speedy and JLC ultra-thin manual wind.

Skyrider01 · 23 March 2021, 11:00 AM

Congrats! I love the color of that dial!

Dr Process · 23 March 2021, 11:58 AM

Beautiful! Underrated brand. Congrats!

Jster · 23 March 2021, 12:24 PM

Truly outstanding! Congrats.

BigAppleBill · 23 March 2021, 12:38 PM

Such a beautiful piece! The best color, guilloiche and numerals. Well done and congratulations!

sgwatchguy · 23 March 2021, 02:23 PM

Congrats, excellent choice. Beautiful watch

_speedmaster_ · 2 April 2021, 06:11 AM

Changed the strap...maybe a little controversial for some. Haha

liu_watch · 2 April 2021, 08:37 AM

This model has a degree of playfulness in it, much like the Journe Bleu. Therefore I think it will look good in many different colors of strap.

Justindo · 5 April 2021, 07:53 AM

That strap looks much better. Nice choice!

Cayenne06 · 7 April 2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Changed the strap...maybe a little controversial for some. Haha

Where did you get that strap? It looks great on that UJS.

BNA/LION · 7 April 2021, 09:56 AM

Congratulations, Looks Great!

Theothergreg · 7 April 2021, 03:08 PM

Beautiful timepiece. Big congratulations!

_speedmaster_ · 7 April 2021, 10:54 PM

Many thanks all!

The strap is from Delugs (the color is called Millennium Patina Lagoon)

DamageInc.77 · 11 April 2021, 10:06 PM

Congrats on the pickup and welcome to the club! Beautiful watch, I do think the blue strap works well with it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my Alfred.

I've even been considering adding a 1140L. The case size and proportions are just perfect, and dials to die for.

_speedmaster_ · 13 April 2021, 02:12 AM

Many thanks, definitely glad to finally join the club!

I love the grenage dials of the Alfred as well. The AD had a limited edition salmon grenage 1140 available as well; I was super torn on the decision between that and the champagne.

I will say, the hand polished and applied hour markers are a definite standout. Amazing craftsmanship.

GreenRust · 14 April 2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Many thanks, definitely glad to finally join the club!

I love the grenage dials of the Alfred as well. The AD had a limited edition salmon grenage 1140 available as well; I was super torn on the decision between that and the champagne.

I will say, the hand polished and applied hour markers are a definite standout. Amazing craftsmanship.

Wow...salmon grenage, you say? Sounds great...any additional thoughts on that, or perhaps pics? I was thinking that would be a cool option, as UJS seem pretty flexible on some spec changes.

WATCHMAN · 14 April 2021, 10:48 PM

Awesome

_speedmaster_ · 15 April 2021, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenRust

Wow...salmon grenage, you say? Sounds great...any additional thoughts on that, or perhaps pics? I was thinking that would be a cool option, as UJS seem pretty flexible on some spec changes.

It's a limited run of 20 pieces. If you're interested my AD had one as of two weeks ago; I assume it's still there. I can DM you the AD info if you want.

Taken from Instagram:

GB-man · 15 April 2021, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

It's a limited run of 20 pieces. If you're interested my AD had one as of two weeks ago; I assume it's still there. I can DM you the AD info if you want.

Taken from Instagram:

KBM · 15 April 2021, 07:59 AM

Amazing watch, and love that Lagoon strap!

DamageInc.77 · 20 April 2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

It's a limited run of 20 pieces. If you're interested my AD had one as of two weeks ago; I assume it's still there. I can DM you the AD info if you want.

Taken from Instagram:

Good lord that is sexy.

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DamageInc.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denmark Watch: UJ Alfred 40 Posts: 216	Congrats on the pickup and welcome to the club! Beautiful watch, I do think the blue strap works well with it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my Alfred. I've even been considering adding a 1140L. The case size and proportions are just perfect, and dials to die for. __________________ Don't drink out of ornamental ponds in Tiergarten. You will get sick.

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BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Such a beautiful piece! The best color, guilloiche and numerals. Well done and congratulations!

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liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	This model has a degree of playfulness in it, much like the Journe Bleu. Therefore I think it will look good in many different colors of strap.

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Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	That strap looks much better. Nice choice!

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_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Many thanks, definitely glad to finally join the club! I love the grenage dials of the Alfred as well. The AD had a limited edition salmon grenage 1140 available as well; I was super torn on the decision between that and the champagne. I will say, the hand polished and applied hour markers are a definite standout. Amazing craftsmanship. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

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