Lange 1815 flyback chrono - Black or white dial?

[miccro]

I am normally quite a decisive collector, I have always wanted a Lange 1815 chrono and now have the means to purchase one.

I am truely torn between the dial choice

I have previously gravitated towards the black dial, I feel it looked more defined, bold. I have always worn black dialled watches.

The boutique ed - white and blue dial has been growing on me and one is available now. It looks much cleaner - lighter and feel could be dressed down with a range of straps. It looks at times almost clinical though maybe a bit plain ???

Has any one else seen both in hand to compare? How do they look in natural light etc

what would you guys chose?

[sokoloka]

While not your original question - I've never seen the 1815 Chrono on a bracelet before! Is that an option from Lange?

[youthagainsttt]

I was just at the Lange AD yesterday, must admit I'm not a fan of either of these 2 and especially not on that bracelet

I looked at some Saxonia's, 1815, Lange 1, calendars but tbh at that price range I'd much rather get a Patek (many options) or a JLC Duometre

[miccro]

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

I was just at the Lange AD yesterday, must admit I'm not a fan of either of these 2 and especially not on that bracelet

I looked at some Saxonia's, 1815, Lange 1, calendars but tbh at that price range I'd much rather get a Patek (many options) or a JLC Duometre

I’d be interested to know why

The finishing seems to par , the movement Is unique and superbly finished , the ergonomics of the slimmer cased fly back chrono seem characterfull as well as fitting well on the wrist

I like the Patek 5170g and it’s simplicity - but I feel it is just to simple. The 5070g had always been my most liked chrono but more and more I can’t forgive the movement size mismatch

I’m keen to hear some feedback 👍

[wigdog63]

What a great position to be in-absolutely top notch watch.
If it was me, and it will never be me, I would go black dial but not on metal bracelet.
Having said that, I would spend most of my time looking at the reverse of it....
Good luck.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

While not your original question - I've never seen the 1815 Chrono on a bracelet before! Is that an option from Lange?

Yeah, me too. Forget the dial color, is the bracelet a thing?

[orangejuicy]

I saw both in person and went with the black dial though I don't think you can go wrong with either option. The white dial actually might be more versatile when it comes to different strap colors. I still scroll through Insta looking at different strap options: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1815chronograph/

[JR16]

The 1815 chrono was my most recent purchase and had been looking at it for 2 years… all the color ways are nice. In the end I went with silver dial bc I thought it looked cleaner and was more legible, whereas I felt like sometimes the hands got lost in the black dial. I also think a lighter dial will be more versatile w straps. The boutique edition is nice, but I was drawn more towards the RG., which also Happened to be a better deal on the secondary market. Good luck w your choice!




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[raclaims]

I’ve always liked the white dial in pix but in person not as much

Black dial for me

[miccro]

Originally Posted by cascavel

Yeah, me too. Forget the dial color, is the bracelet a thing?

Originally Posted by sokoloka

While not your original question - I've never seen the 1815 Chrono on a bracelet before! Is that an option from Lange?

it is not - that is an aftermarket bracelet by a jeweller named Wellendorff -apparently

[Racecar001]

My neighbor owned the white dial Boutique edition and it was beautiful in person. The blue and white made it a lot more friendly to blue, green and other alternative color straps. That said if you buy the black I'm sure you'd wear it just as much.

[cbalster]

Get the white for the 1815 Chrono. Save the black option for when you add a Datograph :-)

[miccro]

Originally Posted by cbalster

Get the white for the 1815 Chrono. Save the black option for when you add a Datograph :-)

a Gen 1 Datograph is also tempting

[thekman]

I would say go white/silver.

[youthagainsttt]

Originally Posted by miccro

I’d be interested to know why

The finishing seems to par , the movement Is unique and superbly finished , the ergonomics of the slimmer cased fly back chrono seem characterfull as well as fitting well on the wrist

I like the Patek 5170g and it’s simplicity - but I feel it is just to simple. The 5070g had always been my most liked chrono but more and more I can’t forgive the movement size mismatch

I’m keen to hear some feedback 👍

No worries mate

But I was actually quite surprised with the finishing - it's actually quite sharp at the ends of the clasp. Has anyone else found this before

And not just Lange but I'm not a fan of the German-style 3/4 plate on top of the movement

[uniqueMR]

White

[lanteanflux]

Have you seen these in person? The black is unreadable… hands melt into the background. White ainec


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[edhahn44]

Black dial for me. Ideally of course on the first gen Dato but you can’t go wrong with the 1815


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[RanHong]

Definitely black dial. Looks more refined and bold!

[jed11]

The black dial is just spectacular....the contrast of that dial is just amazing.

[enjoythemusic]

White. I'd save black dial for rose gold piece.

[baamvino]

black is wayyy better

[lord91]

White with blue print.

[_speedmaster_]

Another vote for black.

[jtli202]

I've owned both and I prefer the white. Looks clean and the blue print adds a lot of character. Dial almost looks porcelain. Also more legible.

In the end it is just personal preference and you can't go wrong with any 1815 chrono.

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[ChetBaker]

Boutique for me. Love that color combination. Very special.

[miccro]

good to hear from someone who has owned both , thanks

Originally Posted by jtli202

I've owned both and I prefer the white. Looks clean and the blue print adds a lot of character. Dial almost looks porcelain. Also more legible.

In the end it is just personal preference and you can't go wrong with any 1815 chrono.

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[Justindo]

I don't think one would go wrong with any 1815 Chronograph. I opted for the 2nd generation pink gold silver dial version (I finally bought it from my AD when it was announced that it was discontinued, which I tend to do with expensive watches that I eye for years) but I think it depends on what you want to wear it with. The black dial version is great with either a black or tan strap (I personally don't like the bracelet) but I think the white dial is more versatile. I like the boutique version a lot but I wish it had blued rather than silver hands. If you want a dressy white metal version, the 2nd generation in white gold is my favorite.

[llngoc]

I prefer the white with blue but it is a boutique only version?

[miccro]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I prefer the white with blue but it is a boutique only version?

I have the opportunity to buy the white boutique ed now, locally on the secondary, I just was previously sure I liked the black better.

its a large purchase for me - so considering holding off and searching for the black dial