Description
The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 (reference 234.047) stands as a testament to the pinnacle of German haute horlogerie, representing over 175 years of watchmaking excellence and innovation.
Design Elements
Case Architecture
The watch features a meticulously crafted 38.5mm white gold case with:
- Three-part construction with separately soldered lugs
- Polished bezel with brushed case band
- Height of 8.8mm, providing elegant proportions
- Perfectly curved lugs for optimal wrist comfort
Dial Composition
The argenté-colored solid silver dial showcases:
- Railroad chapter ring with precise minute scaling
- Arabic numerals in classical typography
- Thermally blued steel hands crafted in-house
- Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock with concentric pattern
- Handcrafted minute markers with perfect geometrical alignment
Movement Specifications
Caliber L051.1
The manually wound movement represents the epitome of Glashütte watchmaking:
- Diameter: 30.6mm
- Height: 4.8mm
- 21 jewels mounted in screwed gold chatons
- Plates and bridges made of untreated German silver
- Hand-engraved balance cock with floral pattern
- Three-quarter plate architecture
Technical Features
- Shock-resistant screw balance with eccentric poising weights
- Balance spring manufactured in-house
- Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour
- Power reserve of 55 hours when fully wound
- Stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting
Finishing and Decoration
Every component receives meticulous attention to detail:
- Hand-polished chamfers on all edges
- Straight-grained finish on bottom plate
- Solarization on wheels and barrel
- Perlage on recessed parts
- Hand-engraved balance cock with unique pattern
- Thermally blued screws
Strap and Buckle
The watch comes equipped with:
- Hand-stitched alligator leather strap in dark brown
- 18k white gold prong buckle with brushed finish
- Quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes
Technical Characteristics
Additional specifications include:
- Water resistance: 30 meters (3 bar)
- Anti-reflective coating on both sides of the sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back secured with six screws
- Individual serial number engraved on case back
Production Process
Each timepiece undergoes:
- Assembly twice by a single master watchmaker
- Precision adjustment in five positions
- Minimum 40 hours of quality control testing
- Individual timing certificate documentation
Market Position and Investment Value
The 1815 collection, particularly reference 234.047, holds significant value in the luxury watch market:
- Limited annual production numbers
- Strong appreciation potential
- High demand among serious collectors
- Exceptional resale value retention
Heritage and Significance
Named after Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s birth year, the 1815 collection embodies:
- Traditional Glashütte watchmaking principles
- Contemporary precision engineering
- Brand’s commitment to horological excellence
- German watchmaking heritage
This timepiece represents not just a watch, but a piece of horological art that showcases the finest elements of traditional German watchmaking combined with modern precision engineering.
