A.Lange & Söhne

1815 moonphase question
May 11 2008,11:20 AM

Should the winding effort of the 1815 moonphase be any different (i.e stiffer/more difficult to wind) from that of the other 1815 models?  

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No
May 11 2008,11:45 AM

I think not. Why on earth should be more dificult to wind the moonwatch. The ressistance of the wind depend on the number of barrels, not the complicationes, isnt it?

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Think you're correct, PET, BUT
May 11 2008,11:54 AM

It can also be diffrent if the watch needs to be serviced...
That's another logical explanation...
Best.
Nicolas

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I see
May 11 2008,12:04 PM

Yes, I understand you. Im not sure. Anyway dont forget that Lange  uses the best oils and lubricants. I think you must send  it to Lange every 5 years.

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Yep, but the 1815 Moonphase is a watch that was
May 11 2008,12:06 PM

Launched in 98 or 99...So now, it's ten years, and as you mentioned, a watch needs to be serviced all the 5 / 6 years...
Maybe the inital poster may give us more detailed infos???

nicolas

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In that case no.
May 11 2008,13:40 PM

Because the architecture of the caliber is the same than the classic 1815 and because due to the Lange high quality the addition of a complication hasn't changed the winding effort.

If you are experiencing troubles, the service of the watch is required.

Fr.Xavier

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Thank you
May 11 2008,15:03 PM

Thank you PET, Nicolas and Francois for your observations and advice.  I didn't think that significant resistance when winding was a normal state of affairs as every other Lange that I've ever handled and/or owned wound effortlessly.  It's off to service.  The watch was orignally purchased in November, 2000 by the orginal owner, and while he religiously wound it once a month before putting it back in his safe (he only wore it several times after first purchasing it before putting it away), the watch has never been serviced.

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Wow, You're a lucky guy, indeed
May 11 2008,21:59 PM

This 1815 Moonphase is very high on my Wish List!

A nice service and your watch will be perfect!

Congrats.

And..Best!

Nicolas

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Thank you Nicolas, and best to you too. [nt]
May 12 2008,10:10 AM

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