A. Lange & Söhne 1815 UpdownvsLaurent Ferrier École Régulateur – Silver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown at true scale

1815 Updown

Laurent Ferrier École Régulateur – Silver at true scale

École Régulateur – Silver

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

8.7mm

lowest

10.9mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

72h

72h

MSRP

$39,600

lowest

$67,683

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L0xx

228.01

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
n/a
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
18kt White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18-carat white gold | Case back: sapphire glass
n/a
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L0xx
228.01
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,600
$67,683
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown for its German artisanal craftsmanship, elegant design, and versatile wearability with both casual and formal attire. The 39mm case is noted as fitting well on various wrist sizes, with reviewers highlighting the depth of the dial and the distinct power-reserve indicator. The manual-wind movement's seconds hand stopping at zero when out of power is considered a handy feature for precise time setting. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown highly for its blend of refined finishing and everyday wearability.

Laurent Ferrier École Régulateur – Silver

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Laurent Ferrier École Régulateur – Silver for its exquisite movement finishing, featuring broad anglage, sharp interior angles, and fine perlage, with one owner noting the brand's precision manufacturing. The watch is also lauded for its elegant, vintage-inspired design, comfortable 40mm case, and a green dial that appears significantly better in person than in photographs. However, its CHF 35,000 price for a steel three-hand watch is considered steep, requiring close examination to appreciate the intricate haute horlogerie details. The automatic FBN Caliber 228.01 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and micro-rotor winding. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laurent Ferrier École Régulateur – Silver highly for its exceptional movement finishing and refined design, despite its premium price point.