The 1815 Tourbillon, available in Platinum (limited edition of 100 pieces) and in PG gathers two technical features already seen in the Lange world:
- the stop-tourbillon (unveiled with the Cabaret Tourbillon)
- the zero-reset of course offered by each and every Sax-O-Mat movement but seen for the first time in a handwind movement at Lange with the Richard Lange Referenzuhr.
The 1815 Tourbillon is a very classic watch at first glance (diameter of 38,5mm, usual 1815 features (railroad, arabic figures, Alpha hands), the way the Tourbillon is displayed) but I could appreciate the large opening on the dial which allows to have a clear view on the Tourbillon despite the overlapping bridge.
Without any doubt, the main asset of the watch is its flawless finishings and the feeling to handle a watch which symbolizes perfectly classic and fine watchmaking. On the other hand, I was not surprised by its design and if you would asked me to imagine what could be an 1815 Tourbillon, I think that I would have been close to this version. The lack of surprise is not a problem by itself but despite its overall quality, the watch lacks the little something to become fully desirable. But it will fulfill the expectations of the collectors who look for a watch which strictly follows the path of tradition.
The Platinum version is my fav one: