A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Flyback Chronograph (approximation)

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(These are old photo reviews rescued from the original RWG site; I didn't want them to get lost forever! Old hands will already have seen them; some newbies might be interested.-- Dave)

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Flyback Chronograph (approximation)

Received 2nd June 2005 from Andrew (thewatchguy)

SS; diameter 41 mm; silver face with guilloche; day and date subdials

First, we all know that truly accurate reps of Lange & Söhne watches simply do not exist. The Langematik (Sax-o-Mat) which I have reviewed before is so far the closest replica being made. Since A. Lange & Söhne make their own movements, rather different from any of the standard ETA's, etc., there is nothing available for rep manufacturers to reproduce accurately the Lange & Söhne models that we all wish to see--it simply hasn't happened yet and we can't know when it will happen. However, this 1815 Chronograph is an excellentr "approximation" and, I believe, a particularly beautiful watch in spite of its inaccuracies.

First here are some pictures of the original watch on which the replica is based. You will immediately, of course, note that the external pushers for chronograph functions have been changed to flush pushers for the simple day and date functions of the rep. Also the subdials of the rep are at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock rather than at approximately 8:15 and 3:45 as on the original. The font, while almost exact, is heavier than on the original.

The watch has excellent detailing and comes with a heavier and better quality leather strap than typical.

The obligatory wrist shot...

And finally, to repeat, the attention to detail on the face is excellent.

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Thanks for looking!

[Bazz]

Great review good see you posting these across

[gran]

Great post Dave this is one of the best approximations around.

Regards

Gran

[slay]

i simply love langes i'm going shopping tomorrow with my girl and i'm planning on wearing my DW 6263, maybe they let me try on some langes!!