Along with the more complex Grand Complication, A. Lange & Sohne introduced the elegant and refined 1815 Up/Down at the 2013 SIHH. It is a watch deeply rooted in the maison's heritage and watchmaking legacy. The 1815 Up/Down's focal point is the power reserve indicator, which also explains its nomenclature. But the addition of this practical complication implies more than just an ergonomic character. In 1879, A. Lange & Sohne attained a patent for the power reserve indicator function in a pocket watch. Hence, this contemporary model with a power reserve indicator similar to the original design is a beautiful nod to the brand and its horological accomplishments.

For this 1815 Up/Down 234.032, A. Lange & Sohne employs a silver dial and carefully sets the sub-dials that look familiar to the sub-dials on an 1815 Chronograph. On this reference, the counter sitting at four o'clock indicates running seconds, and the eight o'clock register shows the watch's generous power autonomy of 72 hours. Hands on the main dial as well as the sub-dials are drenched in a peculiar shade of blue that stands out just the right amount. Equally considered are the Arabic numeral hour makers that forward a more neo-vintage vibe. We're sure the markings on the power reserve indicator must be imploring attention; Auf denotes full power, while AB means the watch needs to be wound.

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