A Surprising Shift in Luxury Watch Design

In the wake of Watches & Wonders, one watch is turning heads and raising eyebrows: the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 34mm. In an industry trending toward larger case diameters, this striking piece boldly presents itself at a compact 34mm. As one of the rare high-end dress watches of this size, it defies the conventional 36mm threshold without making any concessions for feminine preferences. Instead, A. Lange & Söhne positions the 1815 as "an even more discreet version" of the classic three-hand watch, claiming to be the perfect partner for a day at the office.

A Legacy of Excellence

The 1815 collection pays tribute to the founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, whose extraordinary contributions to German watchmaking began in 1815. While battles and historical events fill the history books, for watch enthusiasts, Lange's legacy remains synonymous with precision and craftsmanship, particularly in his native Glashütte.

Classic Yet Contemporary Design

The 1815 collection is a study in timeless elegance, starting from the original 36mm debut in 1995. Over the years, size variations have ranged from 40mm to a more manageable 38.5mm. Even with these adjustments, the 1815 has consistently echoed the refined aesthetic of its pocket watch predecessors, featuring Arabic numerals and a signature railway-track minutes scale.

Balanced and Proportional