The reference 206.032 in pink gold with silver dial was introduced in 2001 and remains one of the most perfect Lange’s in the 36mm or less case profile (i.e. “reasonably sized”).  The Saxonia in 35 is very, very good, and a long time favorite of mine, but the 1815 in 36 mm sits better on wrist somehow with a timeless but less stuffy demeanor.  Displaying the pure-Lange caliber L941.1 through the fresh, crystal-clear caseback, this particular watch is very special given the display-like condition, recent Lange factory service, complete set, original purchase receipts, and two additional Lange straps. 

And, in a world where the watch media and collectors just oozed and applauded the release of a 34mm 1815, with a “price on request” speculated to be north of $30K before tax and tariff, just a few weeks ago at Watches and Wonders, this is an absolute grand slam.

Case:  The 36 x 42.5 x 7.5 mm pink gold case is in excellent condition throughout, having just returned from Lange’s case “intervention”, a $620 endeavor where Lange goes to the length of adding gold to the case so when they polish it, all the original, factory geometry is perfect, this one exhibits what I would call, “display wear”; it’s like it has been tried on in the showroom but looks otherwise new. 

Dial:  The “argente” or silver dial is perfect and free from any imperfections, and I particularly love the flair of color from the heat blued hand in the sub second’s register.

Movement:  The manually wound caliber L941.1 is working perfectly and running within 3 s/d averaged across 6 positions.  A full factory service was performed in March of 2023.

Includes:  A truly full set including:  outer box sleeve, outer box, inner leather box, leather documents holder with 1815 manual, guarantee and card from Cellini in NY, cleaning cloth, Cellini original purchase receipt and service receipt from it’s first service, and Lange signed straps in black, dark brown, and a medium brown.  All straps exhibit typical wear but have plenty of life left in them.