A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm Review

TheWindingStem · 2017-09-16T10:02:07Z

TheWindingStem reviews the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm, praising its perfect proportions, exquisite finishing, and exceptional value as a dress watch.

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TheWindingStem shares his initial impressions and stunning macro photography of his A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm, a watch he considers a masterpiece of harmonious design and exceptional value. He emphasizes how its reduced essence and meticulous finishing rival even more complicated and expensive timepieces from the brand.

Hello fellow Purists!

After spending some time with this little fella i thought i should maybe share my initials thoughts on it and test my macro-photography skills lol. Hopefully a full i review will follow in the next few days.

When this watch was released in 2016 i fell immediately in love. The first thing that caught my attention is the perfect proportions of the dial, everything from the perfectly positioned hands to the carefully applied indices and the fairly small logo print - I'm not a fan of large logos on watches- and that mesmerizing warm silver dial. Obviously this being a Lange, the movement is not too shabby!

Now, with a MSRP of $14800 this IS an excellent value for money. The level of thought and the finishing that went into this "simple" timepiece is staggering. If there's one thing we, watch enthusiasts and collectors, appreciate about a timepiece its the amount of thought put into a timepiece. Case finishing, shape and length of the hands, lugs, font style and size... must all come together in a harmonious way as to not be out of place or even ruin the entire design and experience of owning a timepiece.

What Lange has managed to achieve here is a perfectly harmonious watch which although reduced to the essence, is nonetheless a masterpiece. Wearing it for 10 days now has been nothing but an insightful experience. i say insightful because i have learned that a watch doesn't have to have any complications or even a seconds hand to be interesting or fulfilling. This watch has more than satisfied my cravings. I can be in a room with a guy who owns a Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon and be fully confident hat my watch has had the same level of thought put into it and finished to the same exact level as that $300k watch. This says a lot about Lange and they respect for their craft and clients.

Some pics for the masses:

Perfect proportions.

A Lange's fingerprint- the free-hand engraved balance cock.

Spiral sun-ray finish on the ratchet and crown wheels.

Polished to perfection.

3 screwed down gold chatons held with blued screws.

Anglage and the special flat polish on the escapement wheel cap.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Saxonia Thin 37mm is considered the ultimate dress watch, versatile enough for everyday wear, and exemplifies Lange's consistent top-notch customer assistance and movement finishing across all references.
The watch's elegance, defined by its thinness, diameter, and hand shape, makes it a perfect dress watch and a match for anything on the market.
The author chose the Saxonia Thin 37mm over the 35mm variant due to its better fit and the exposed ratchet and crown wheels with the click, which he preferred over the true three-quarter plate.
The mesmerizing play of light on the ratchet and crown wheels is a favorite detail, and the author plans to acquire a Loupe System for even sharper macro images.
Lange's commitment to offering the best to its customers, from entry-level to high-end models, is a consistent brand strength.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Sep 16, 2017

Your shots and macros are really nice. I particularly love the one of the ratchet wheel with its tiny teeth. Congratulations for this new addition. A Lange is always an excellent choice 😉 Best wishes Alkiro

Freccero

Sep 16, 2017

For me today it is the ultimate dress watch, which however can be worn in everyday life. I feel that Lange has a great respect for its customers since it offers a top notch assistance for everyone, no matters which model they have purchased and in each reference the movement is perfectly finished. This is something that unfortunately sometime do not happen with other eminent brands. Thank you for the stunning pictures! Best.

Alkiro1

Sep 16, 2017

From the entry level to the highest one, Lange offers the best to its customers for me. Hope that will go on in the same way for a long time. Best wishes Alkiro

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Sep 16, 2017

beautiful shots mate Glad you are enjoying your Saxonia Fully agree with the points you raised. Lange is in a nutshell - pure class and all customer Cheers Robin

TJMike

Sep 16, 2017

Perfection to me is the Saxonia 35mm

TheWindingStem

Sep 16, 2017

that is one of my favourites! its mesmerizing to see how the light dances on the ratchet and crown wheels! I'm in the process of purchasing a Loupe System, hopefully that will yield sharper images!

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