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Pre-Owned A. Lange & Söhne 1815

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 collection honors German watchmaking heritage with classically inspired designs, precision complications, and exceptional movement architecture rooted in 19th-century traditions.

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Legacy of the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Collection

The 1815 collection stands as a cornerstone of A. Lange & Söhne's modern era — a tribute to Ferdinand Adolph Lange's birth year and the legacy of Glashütte precision. Known for its classically styled dials, Arabic numerals, and railway minute tracks, the 1815 line embodies the brand's deep respect for tradition, while also housing some of its most technically impressive complications.

Explore Pre-Owned A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Watches

First introduced in 1995 and named for Ferdinand Adolph Lange's birth year, the 1815 collection captures the spirit of 19th-century Saxon watchmaking through traditional design cues and high-complication mechanics. Distinctive characteristics such as Arabic numerals, blued hands, and a railway minute track define the collection's refined visual identity. These features are more than stylistic—they reflect the brand's mission to combine beauty, heritage, and horological excellence.

For a detailed look at the line's evolution, explore our editorial: The Complete History of the 1815 Collection .

Entry Points: Up/Down and Sax-O-Mat Models

Foundational references like the 1815 Up/Down integrate a power reserve indicator while maintaining perfect dial symmetry and balance. Another early mechanical benchmark, the 1815 Automatik Sax-O-Mat , brought automatic winding to the collection with Lange's signature zero-reset mechanism, marrying convenience with precision timekeeping.

Chronograph Heritage and the 1815 Chronograph

Among the most celebrated references is the 1815 Chronograph , which showcases a column-wheel movement, flyback function, and pulsometer scale. The watch is revered not just for its performance, but for its L951.5 movement — often cited as one of the most beautifully finished chronograph calibers in modern horology.

Complication with Clarity: The Annual and Perpetual Calendar Models

The 1815 Annual Calendar offers full calendar functionality in a manually wound layout that remains faithful to the collection's clean, classical aesthetic. For collectors drawn to Lange's most ambitious technical feats, the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar delivers a split-seconds chronograph combined with a full perpetual calendar — one of the most mechanically complex watches the brand has ever made, and a hallmark of Lange's mastery.

Where the 1815 Fits Within the Lange Landscape

The 1815 collection emphasizes classical styling, historic reference points, and purity of design. It differs from the Datograph family, which presents contemporary proportions and a more aggressive dial layout, as well as the Lange 1 collection, which revolutionized modern dress watch design with its asymmetric dial and outsize date window. In contrast, the 1815 offers a more traditional approach, one that appeals to those who admire mechanical clarity and historical continuity.

Browse our full pre-owned A. Lange & Söhne collection for more examples of the brand's unique take on German haute horlogerie.

Who Is the 1815 Collection For?

The 1815 line is ideal for collectors who value heritage, symmetry, and mechanical depth. Whether seeking a classically proportioned daily watch or a rare complication piece, the 1815 offers timeless execution rooted in the finest Glashütte traditions.

Our Quality Promise & Personalized Support

Each pre-owned A. Lange & Söhne 1815 watch listed on our site has been authenticated by our expert team and is backed by a two-year global warranty. Our concierge specialists are ready to help you compare references, explain complication differences, and source rare pieces across our global network. Watches are available online and at select showroom locations — we recommend scheduling an appointment to view the collection in person.

The 1815 line features classical design elements such as Arabic numerals, railway-style minute tracks, and hand-finished movements inspired by 19th-century Saxon pocket watches. It offers a purist's expression of Lange craftsmanship.
Limited production, strong secondary market demand, and Lange's prestige make many pre-owned 1815 models - including Chronographs and Honeygold editions - highly collectible.
Most 1815 Chronographs feature the hand-wound L951.5 movement, celebrated for its column wheel, flyback function, and traditional horizontal clutch.
"Up/Down" refers to the power reserve indicator on the dial, showing how much energy remains in the movement before needing to be wound again.
While both lines embrace classical styling, the 1815 leans more heavily on traditional elements like Arabic numerals and railroad tracks, whereas the Saxonia offers a more minimal, modern design language.
Yes, most 1815 references—including the Chronograph, Up/Down, and Small Seconds—are manually wound, highlighting the collection's dedication to traditional watchmaking.
Case sizes vary by model, typically ranging from 38.5mm to 41mm, with some boutique or limited editions available in other dimensions.
Yes, The 1916 Company offers trade-in services for pre-owned luxury watches. Contact a Client Advisor for an appraisal or submit your watch for a free quote through the Sell and Trade page.
The 1815 includes power reserve indicators, chronographs, annual calendars, perpetual calendars, and even rattrapante mechanisms.
The 1815 emphasizes classical design and symmetry, while the Lange 1 is known for its asymmetric layout and the Datograph for its bold, technical presentation.
Yes — models like the 1815 Automatik Sax-O-Mat feature automatic winding and Lange's signature zero-reset mechanism for precise time setting.