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ezinhk · 17 August 2017, 02:42 PM

Been drooling over ALS 1815 chronograph blk dial just released in June. See link below from HODINKEE. What a stunning piece with probably the best movement ever made, dial to die for and the openwork back case literally made me fall off my chair. Earlier this year, I acquired 15400ST + 26400IO and thinking to let 1 go...very very tough decision as I love both. Also thinking to release 2 Pams (which I've worn only 5x) to own this holy grail. What do you think?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...ith-black-dial

tyler1980 · 17 August 2017, 03:23 PM

I would do it, that 1815 with the black dial is awesome. For me the datograph is probably my grail. However with the 1815, now that it comes with a black dial i would seriously consider that. Its basically the dato without the date and at a much more attractive price point.

Flip the Pams for sure. Try to hold the AP's if possible , but for sure keep the ROO as you should always have at least one big watch.

ezinhk · 17 August 2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

I would do it, that 1815 with the black dial is awesome. For me the datograph is probably my grail. However with the 1815, now that it comes with a black dial i would seriously consider that. Its basically the dato without the date and at a much more attractive price point.

Flip the Pams for sure. Try to hold the AP's if possible , but for sure keep the ROO as you should always have at least one big watch.

i agree & now seriously thinking to keep both AP's. Thanks mate!

dmash · 17 August 2017, 08:27 PM

Would do this in a heartbeat, the 1815 chrono movement is a work of art. It's even more-so a 'no brainer' if you're only having to give up 2 PAMs to fund it.

socalwatchcollector · 17 August 2017, 03:53 PM

I agree with Tyler to let go of the Pams

Upgrading to that beautiful piece is a no brainer when you have excess watches to contribute to it...

AK797 · 17 August 2017, 09:08 PM

I would, this and the Dato's movements are the most beautiful and mesmerising I have ever seen. At 1.5mm slimmer than the original Dato hopefully it has less of the mini-burger effect on the wrist which was one of the issues at 39mm. I'd sell the PAMs and 15400 if you have to, not the ROO.

AshAP · 17 August 2017, 09:53 PM

If you're not interested in the watches you've got then I'd do it.

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GB-man · 18 August 2017, 01:11 AM

Sure why not if the price is right. Otherwise I'm inclined to cough up the difference for a pre owned dato.

rossi46 · 18 August 2017, 05:39 AM

I'd absolutely do it! 1815 black dial Chrono is my new grail piece.

locutus49 · 18 August 2017, 05:52 AM

I would do whatever it takes to acquire that black-dialed beauty. Whatever it takes.

Hairdude1 · 18 August 2017, 07:31 AM

Move the Pam's and get your grail!

Abdullasaif · 18 August 2017, 08:06 AM

What ever gets you excited do it

dmash · 18 August 2017, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullasaif

What ever gets you excited do it

If only this could apply to all aspects of life

tyler1980 · 18 August 2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

If only this could apply to all aspects of life

AK797 · 19 August 2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dmash

If only this could apply to all aspects of life

Just add - within the law, and you're good to go.

wach16 · 19 August 2017, 11:30 AM

If you can keep both APs that is obviously ideal...If not, I would keep the 15400 so you have something other than a chronograph in the collection!

ezinhk · 19 August 2017, 11:22 PM

Thanks guys for your comments. I've decided to keep both AP's and sell 2 Pams + add extra cash. But the problem now, I went to ALS boutique today and they showed me THE boutique edition (white dial with WG hands) which is also fricken amazing.

Which one to choose - black dial or boutique edition in white dial?

tyler1980 · 19 August 2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ezinhk

Thanks guys for your comments. I've decided to keep both AP's and sell 2 Pams + add extra cash. But the problem now, I went to ALS boutique today and they showed me THE boutique edition (white dial with WG hands) which is also fricken amazing.

Which one to choose - black dial or boutique edition in white dial?

black for sure, no question

dmash · 19 August 2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

black for sure, no question

x2

ezinhk · 17 September 2017, 10:05 PM

Released 1 Pam, 1 more to go to raise funds for 1815 chrono blk which I ordered 3 weeks ago. Now I'm also thinking to sell my GMT IIc (which I don't wear much) but after changing back to steel bracelet from nato, I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.... I'll might miss this watch.

What would you do?

kingofthehill · 17 September 2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ezinhk

Released 1 Pam, 1 more to go to raise funds for 1815 chrono blk which I ordered 3 weeks ago. Now I'm also thinking to sell my GMT IIc (which I don't wear much) but after changing back to steel bracelet from nato, I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.... I'll might miss this watch.

What would you do?

Given that you do not wear the GMTIIC much, I would suggest the capital is better allocated to a piece that you will wear and enjoy, like the 1815 you are currently seeking and which is a fantastic piece!

PJ S · 17 September 2017, 11:06 PM

^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!

AK797 · 18 September 2017, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!

Agree, the GMTc is easily replaceable so make sure you stay on course for the 1815, we all want to see pics, seems we are all loving Langes in the AP forum at the moment!

ezinhk · 19 September 2017, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having!
I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!

Sold it. Thx for the advice.

rossi46 · 20 September 2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ezinhk

Sold it. Thx for the advice.

Nice! When does your 1815 arrive?

Still yet to see the black dial version at the NYC boutique.

ezinhk · 20 September 2017, 10:23 AM

[QUOTE=rossi46;7914534]Nice! When does your 1815 arrive?

Expecting end of October

PJ S · 17 September 2017, 11:06 PM

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LAFLARE · 19 September 2017, 07:39 PM

I'm not a fan of ALS at all but that 1815 black is quite stunning! Good luck with your decision!

ezinhk · 19 September 2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

I'm not a fan of ALS at all but that 1815 black is quite stunning! Good luck with your decision!

I'm not a fan of ALS either as I only collect PP & AP but 1815 chrono blk as well as the boutique edition is, like you say...quite stunning!

Jenkinscc · 20 September 2017, 02:08 AM

The ideal situation would be to keep both.

17 August 2017, 02:42 PM	#1
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Caught a nasty bug!!! Been drooling over ALS 1815 chronograph blk dial just released in June. See link below from HODINKEE. What a stunning piece with probably the best movement ever made, dial to die for and the openwork back case literally made me fall off my chair. Earlier this year, I acquired 15400ST + 26400IO and thinking to let 1 go...very very tough decision as I love both. Also thinking to release 2 Pams (which I've worn only 5x) to own this holy grail. What do you think? https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...ith-black-dial

18 August 2017, 01:11 AM	#8
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sure why not if the price is right. Otherwise I'm inclined to cough up the difference for a pre owned dato. __________________

18 August 2017, 05:39 AM	#9
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	I'd absolutely do it! 1815 black dial Chrono is my new grail piece. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

18 August 2017, 07:31 AM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Move the Pam's and get your grail! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 August 2017, 11:30 AM	#16
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	If you can keep both APs that is obviously ideal...If not, I would keep the 15400 so you have something other than a chronograph in the collection! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

17 August 2017, 03:23 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	I would do it, that 1815 with the black dial is awesome. For me the datograph is probably my grail. However with the 1815, now that it comes with a black dial i would seriously consider that. Its basically the dato without the date and at a much more attractive price point. Flip the Pams for sure. Try to hold the AP's if possible , but for sure keep the ROO as you should always have at least one big watch.

17 August 2017, 08:27 PM	#4
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	Would do this in a heartbeat, the 1815 chrono movement is a work of art. It's even more-so a 'no brainer' if you're only having to give up 2 PAMs to fund it.

17 August 2017, 03:53 PM	#5
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	I agree with Tyler to let go of the Pams Upgrading to that beautiful piece is a no brainer when you have excess watches to contribute to it...

17 August 2017, 09:08 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would, this and the Dato's movements are the most beautiful and mesmerising I have ever seen. At 1.5mm slimmer than the original Dato hopefully it has less of the mini-burger effect on the wrist which was one of the issues at 39mm. I'd sell the PAMs and 15400 if you have to, not the ROO.

17 August 2017, 09:53 PM	#7
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	If you're not interested in the watches you've got then I'd do it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 August 2017, 05:52 AM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would do whatever it takes to acquire that black-dialed beauty. Whatever it takes.

18 August 2017, 08:06 AM	#12
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	What ever gets you excited do it

19 August 2017, 11:22 PM	#17
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Thanks guys for your comments. I've decided to keep both AP's and sell 2 Pams + add extra cash. But the problem now, I went to ALS boutique today and they showed me THE boutique edition (white dial with WG hands) which is also fricken amazing. Which one to choose - black dial or boutique edition in white dial?

17 September 2017, 10:05 PM	#20
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Released 1 Pam, 1 more to go to raise funds for 1815 chrono blk which I ordered 3 weeks ago. Now I'm also thinking to sell my GMT IIc (which I don't wear much) but after changing back to steel bracelet from nato, I'm a bit hesitant to let it go.... I'll might miss this watch. What would you do?

17 September 2017, 11:06 PM	#22
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ You don't wear it much, it can be easily replaced again — get it sold, and get the 1815 Chrono you're obviously much more interested in having! I promise, there's no rocket science involved in such a simple decision!

20 September 2017, 10:23 AM	#26
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	[QUOTE=rossi46;7914534]Nice! When does your 1815 arrive? Expecting end of October

19 September 2017, 07:39 PM	#28
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	I'm not a fan of ALS at all but that 1815 black is quite stunning! Good luck with your decision!

20 September 2017, 02:08 AM	#30
Jenkinscc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 88	The ideal situation would be to keep both.

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