A. Lange & Sohne - Question

[Big Tex Rolex]

ALS enthusiasts / experts, please help me with a couple of questions about the 1815 …

I recently went into my local ALS AD, and tried on the Saxonia and 1815 and Lange 1 … love them all, but I love the Blue hands of the 1815.

The 38.5mm was a perfect fit for my wrist.

One problem … I am not a fan of Rose (pink) Gold, but found through my research, that ALS used to make the 1815 in Yellow Gold (my preference).

Questions …

When did ALS first introduce the 1815 line, specifically the two hand w/ “small seconds” ?

What years were this watch made in Yellow Gold ?

Thanks.

[Big Tex Rolex]

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[Patton250]

I think I have seen an 1815 in yellow gold. Try chrono 24

[Pw92676]

I would try langepedia.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

I would try langepedia.

Thank you !!

[ReturningSon]

I believe the yellow gold was made only for the OG 36mm reference and then the later 40mm reference. The current 38.5mm I dont think Ive ever seen in yelllow. Why source the yellow would be my question? Langes rose gold is the nicest in the biz imo

[David5807]

Originally Posted by ReturningSon

I believe the yellow gold was made only for the OG 36mm reference and then the later 40mm reference. The current 38.5mm I dont think Ive ever seen in yelllow. Why source the yellow would be my question? Langes rose gold is the nicest in the biz imo

I believe that the current 38.5mm 1815 was made in yellow gold briefly, and then discontinued shortly thereafter. Picture below to show it, see far left piece.

OP, I was in the same boat initially, but after trying on the rose gold variation I actually took to it. Plus, as it patinas it turns more yellow so, you'll eventually get the color you had initially preferred.

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[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by David5807

I believe that the current 38.5mm 1815 was made in yellow gold briefly, and then discontinued shortly thereafter. Picture below to show it, see far left piece.

OP, I was in the same boat initially, but after trying on the rose gold variation I actually took to it. Plus, as it patinas it turns more yellow so, you'll eventually get the color you had initially preferred.

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Thank you, that is a good picture for comparison, and even a better description of your experience.

I do not dislike the “Pink Gold” per say, I just like Yellow Gold more … and, perhaps more importantly, I collect cufflinks also … all my gold cufflinks are Yellow Gold … I’m not starting that over !!! Lol

Also, I would wear this watch with a Tuxedo, and all my stud sets are YG, and some were my father’s. No way I’m switching off those.

I actually went to my AD, who is actually an ALS Boutique, looking for a Breguet (this AD is also a Breguet Boutique) since Breguet is one of the last watch makers still making a Yellow Gold, two or three hand / simple dress watch … also PP Calatrava, but not the one I like … and put on for the first time, and fell in love with the ALS 1815.

The Breguet (5177) just fitting a little too big on my wrist, with those near straight lugs.

[David5807]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

Thank you, that is a good picture for comparison, and even a better description of your experience.

I do not dislike the “Pink Gold” per say, I just like Yellow Gold more … and, perhaps more importantly, I collect cufflinks also … all my gold cufflinks are Yellow Gold … I’m not starting that over !!! Lol

Also, I would wear this watch with a Tuxedo, and all my stud sets are YG, and some were my father’s. No way I’m switching off those.

I actually went to my AD, who is actually an ALS Boutique, looking for a Breguet (this AD is also a Breguet Boutique) since Breguet is one of the last watch makers still making a Yellow Gold, two or three hand / simple dress watch … also PP Calatrava, but not the one I like … and put on for the first time, and fell in love with the ALS 1815.

The Breguet (5177) just fitting a little too big on my wrist, with those near straight lugs.

I would go give the rose gold another try. The color is surprisingly warmer than you may think. Here is a picture of another model in rose gold in the light that practically makes it look yellow.

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[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by David5807

I would go give the rose gold another try. The color is surprisingly warmer than you may think. Here is a picture of another model in rose gold in the light that practically makes it look yellow.

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I will say that ALS is the best looking of the Rose tinted (and really Copper tinted is a better descriptor to me) from all the watch makers … IMO.

[Gotwire]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

ALS enthusiasts / experts, please help me with a couple of questions about the 1815 …

I recently went into my local ALS AD, and tried on the Saxonia and 1815 and Lange 1 … love them all, but I love the Blue hands of the 1815.

The 38.5mm was a perfect fit for my wrist.

One problem … I am not a fan of Rose (pink) Gold, but found through my research, that ALS used to make the 1815 in Yellow Gold (my preference).

Questions …

When did ALS first introduce the 1815 line, specifically the two hand w/ “small seconds” ?

What years were this watch made in Yellow Gold ?

Thanks.

The source for all Lange models.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=775839619

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by Gotwire

The source for all Lange models.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=775839619

Wow ... thank you.