skyeriding
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Ok I "cheated" and did some reading...
Its a gold plated rotor, not solid (?!) That's news to me. Just for the sake of aesthetics I presume...
I rather have a steel rotor with a Pt/Au peripheral mass with gold chatons
Further to add, the font kerning between "S" and the "öhne" on the rotor always bugged me
What I -do- like about the Lange rotors however is how smooth and effortlessly they wind. Or at least, vs the automatics I have (JLC Cal 899, ETA 2824, ...)
Regards,
skyeriding
SIHH 2016: hands on review of the Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase
The moonphase display is one of the Lange & Söhne favorite complications. Perhaps because it gives the opportunity to bring a poetic touch to the Germanic discipline and precision which are found in the watches from the Manufacture in Glashütte. This ...
An excellent review and high quality photos
I like the white gold, it feels more understated than what the actual watch is. I agree with regards to the small numbers on the moon phase dial but I have to say I didn't think about them until you mentioned it.
Very nice review, Fx.
Overall, I think it's an excellent addition to the Saxonia family. It gives a little extra pizazz without losing the "Teutonic" aesthetic of the brand. The WG in particular is very appealing.
Somehow I can’t get rid of the feeling…..
That this would be much better looking if it had the same length stick and minute markers as the AC. Imo, the markers are just too long and they intrude the dial much more than need to be… It makes the dial busier and takes the focus away from the 2 eleme...
Thanks for the excellent review Fx!
I love the dial layout of this new Saxonia moon phase a lot. Very nicely balanced and handsome I wish for 3 things to make this watch even nicer imho 1. A smaller size of 38.5 or 39mm max 2. A solid gold rotor - I think like the new auto Saxonias the roto...
Thanks FX..........
Its a home run in either metal. I actually like the rose gold a little better. The watch stands on its own but would also be a great complement to a Lange one. Tony
the rotor, the rotor ... rotates me mad!
But not for the reason that is bothering Nicolas ... I guess you will know what my criticism is? Anyway, this precious looking (a small hint to the above issue) rotor aside it look like a very appealing watch with character. The moon phase gives this "goo...
Curious to hear more about this
My issue with Lange rotors is that on their simpler automatic pieces, they do not decorate with screwed gold chatons They look a little flimsy given their thin stems but I dont know. At the very least, the rotor being gold is lined with platinum parameter...
That screwed chatons are missing is not a big issue
I give you some more chances to find out what is really an issue with this movement. Take my used words regarding the rotor literally " ... this precious looking rotor ...". I know, I am being cruel ... Best Moritz
Ok I'll try again Moritz,
Since the entire rotor is gold and Pt, for a simple watch movement it significantly boosts the price versus the standard 3/4 plate manual wind? Or, the connection of the gold rotor to the central steel hub may be poor? Regards, skyeriding
You might get in touch with Nicolas ...
... I just gave him also a riddle to breed about another Lange, maybe he knows the answer to your riddle? But I am not totally cruel and give you another hint: it will lead to the same realisation that you had with the chrono scaling! NOW you should know ...
Ok I "cheated" and did some reading...
Its a gold plated rotor, not solid (?!) That's news to me. Just for the sake of aesthetics I presume... I rather have a steel rotor with a Pt/Au peripheral mass with gold chatons Further to add, the font kerning between "S" and the "öhne" on the rotor alw...
That's unfortunate...
Means now I don't have to think about the Lange automatics too much anymore! I feel their manuals are much more iconic too afterall While we are on this topic, I'm not sure about current models but are their WG pieces Rh plated or raw WG with more palladi...
Hang on, hang on: not all autos have this "feature"
It is the only movement with this condition. All the others generally and the Daymatic's lovely, lovely autos are top! The WG is not plated as far as I know, whether all WG models I am not sure though. Best Moritz
Ah I misworded; I specifically meant this and the non-moonphase Sax Auto
The others like the Daymatic, Langematik etc. has those really nice chunky gold rotors with the tremblage finish. Those are really impressive! I guess within this range, I would personally opt for the Lange 1 instead of the Sax Moonphase... Regards, skyer...
I have to see the Saxo mp first but the L1 is surely hard to beat
Have you noticed that the balance wheel is next to the crown? Great!
The new L1 movement to my eyes, is a wonderful upgrade
...and despite most people aesthetically preferring the older movement with the extra bridges, the new movement is much more technically refined with the revised geartrain that conveniently avoids redundant wheels needed in the first-gen L1. Then they hav...
Apparently all Langes in WG are non-Rhodium plated
I asked the manufacture and they confirmed that. You can actually notice it, the WG is ever so slightly dull (Champaign colour).
Yes, I could've sworn I remembered a post on this forum whereby someone took a photo of the mechanism
I vaguely remember it, but it involves a gear on the mainspring with a missing tooth on it allowing a lever to fall in when unwound. I can't remember how the seconds hand is coupled. If I manage to find it I'll link it here. Regards, skyeriding
A source here says it's from:
A photo taken from Peter Chong's book Pour Le Merite page 194. I'm quite sure the image has been posted online before and explained but I can't find it at the moment... www.watchprosite.com The youtube video in the thread shows the stop seconds wo...
Moritz, I found it
Refer Here: Explanation by Edwin: forums.timezone.com I think the mechanism is similar to other Lange's, not just the PLM. Seems like quite abit of friction though! Regards, skyeriding ...
WOW! Very much obliged!
Thank you skyrider! And yes: one tooth is missing. Cooooool! Best Moritz
Great review. Sublime watch. Cant decide which one I like better
This one or the Lange 1 moon.