I just did this myself (between the 1815 Up/Down and FiftySix Complete Calendar). The VC has a really short power reserve which made the decision for Lange easier. The regular base FiftySix model does not have a Geneva seal and is not an in-house movement, so to me it cannot compete with the base 1815.
Both of those are in a completely different league than the JLC. If you can afford the VC or Lange then the JLC, while a fantastic watch, does not merit consideration.
I just did this myself (between the 1815 Up/Down and FiftySix Complete Calendar). The VC has a really short power reserve which made the decision for Lange easier. The regular base FiftySix model does not have a Geneva seal and is not an in-house movement, so to me it cannot compete with the base 1815.
Both of those are in a completely different league than the JLC. If you can afford the VC or Lange then the JLC, while a fantastic watch, does not merit consideration.
Thanks for the advice!