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A. Lange & Söhne · 1815

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown

Ref. 234.026 · Dress

$39,600Sold out
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Material
18kt White Gold
Finish
18-carat white gold | Case back: sapphire glass
Water resistance
30m
Caseback
Sapphire display

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Silver

Movement

Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L0xx
Type
Manual
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Power reserve
72h
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Power Reserve Indicator

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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1815 collection · 7 watches

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1815 Annual Calendar40mm
1815 Chronograph
1815 Chronograph39.5mm
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1815 Rattrapante41.2mm
1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar
1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar41.9mm
1815 Tourbillon
1815 Tourbillon39.5mm

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown for its German artisanal craftsmanship and depth of dial, with one reviewer calling it a grail watch. The manual-wind Caliber L051.2 offers a 72-hour power reserve, and its 8.7mm thickness allows it to fit easily under any cuff. Owners find the 39mm case wears well, even on larger wrists, and appreciate its versatility with both casual and formal wear, noting the beauty of its many small details, including the power reserve indicator and blued steel hands. The seconds hand stopping at zero when out of power is highlighted as a handy feature for precise time setting. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown highly for its elegant design and versatile wearability.

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