And so I began to think about what watch is actually the best watch of the show for someone who just loves watches, and may actually be able to purchase the watch at retail. Within that framing, for me, it has to be the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 34mm. A brand new caliber (Lange’s 75th!), that is utterly gorgeous, slim, and elegant, in a case size that is great for anyone in your life.
It’s available in both white and rose gold, with a beautiful navy blue dial, and is priced at $25,400. Yup, it’s a ton of money for anyone, but it allows one to enter the world of true haute horlogerie with one of the best brands in the world, and it should even be available at retail. I also happen to think the sizing is just great. It’s a future classic, and I think a watch that best combines style, design, and, of course, watchmaking, in a truly elegant package. It’s the type of watch that can make anyone fall in love with the entire category of fine watchmaking, and that is why I think it’s the very best of Watches and Wonders 2025.
– Ben Clymer, President
Read the Introducting article about the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 in 34mm here.
