Doha, Qatar: With its design inspired by historic Lange pocket watches and an artisanally finished manufacture calibre, the 1815 UP/DOWN on display at the Al Majed Jewellery pavilion at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE 2026) embodies our aspiration to never stand still.
While its distinctive design is deeply rooted in the tradition of Saxon watchmaking artistry, it emanates an individual elegance with its compact case dimensions and refined colour combinations. Two special editions in 750 pink and white gold extend the model range, each one limited to 300 watches.
The new 1815 UP/DOWN from A. Lange & Söhne focuses entirely on its eponymous function. Typical of many Lange watches, the display has a long-standing tradition in Saxon precision watchmaking. The AB (DOWN) marker represents the unwound movement, whereas AUF (UP) indicates the fully wound movement which provides a maximum power reserve of 72 hours.
While the power-reserve indicator is frequently paired with additional functions in other timepieces, it has the starring role in the 1815 UP/DOWN. Opposite the subsidiary seconds dial, an auxiliary dial positioned at 8 o clock informs the wearer how long the watch will continue to run.
From the mechanical point of view, the special facet of the display in the 1815 UP/DOWN is that it is not a module added to an existing calibre. Instead, it is directly integrated in the movement with a specially designed, space-saving planetary gear system.
Hence, it reflects the pursuit of perfection championed by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the founder of Saxon precision watchmaking, whose birth year makes up the first part of the watch name. It was his vision to build pocket watches that harmoniously combine precision, functionality and elegance.
Classic pocket watch design – contemporary colour combination The lancet-shaped hour and minute hands match the respective case colour.
The railway-track minute scale, the easily legible Arabic numerals and the recessed central dial segment evoke memories of historic Lange pocket watches.
