A. Lange & Söhne

I need help. I got a good offer on a pre-owned Langematik SAX-O-MAT (308-027). It will be my first Lange so i am very excited. Unfortunately, the watch only comes with the box (the long one) and "Proof Of Origin" certificate. Are these good enough? The ce... 

Ask serial number & validate with ALS AD. I also read, ALS releases the list of lost/stolen watch serial numbers - you might double check with them. Good luck with your purchase - post a wrist shot soon ! Best, mahesh.,

I have the serial number so i will try to call ALS tomorrow.

Do you have a picture of this certificate? It is suppose to come in a “grey (Lange colour) box” with the following elements written both in German and English on the letter. - Name of the model series, - Its reference, - The reference of the calibre, - Mo... 

It ticks all your checkboxes. Attached is a screenshot (had to grey out some parts, sorry). ...  

Whatever will be your decision, take your time. The Sax-O-Mat is a really nice watch. I hope you’ll reach your Lange grail. Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

You mentioned that it "comes with the box (the long one)." Can you post a picture of that inner leather long box in an open position? Also, can you provide the first 3 digits of the caseback serial number? Lange changed its box style in the early 2000s, b...  

Hi CR, Wow, this is really good info. Thanks for sharing and for taking the time to explain. Am truly grateful. I only the attached picture. First 3 digits are: 114. Based on your description, the one in my picture is the service box. I am still waiting f...  

... the box in your photo is not a service box. The service box has no leather -- it is just cardboard with a foam interior. The box in your photo is a regular Lange sales box, but it was made recently, in the last few years. These newer long boxes are di... 

It is the new box then. Hmm..It seems like the only thing i have then is the certificate and the watch. On the good side, A. Lange just got back to me and confirmed that the certificate is genuine and so seems the watch. Thanks again CR. I am actively che... 

... I would probably look for one of those older Lange boxes -- the ones I described in my original post in which the outer cardboard box fits snugly around the inner leather box, with no extra space for external papers. Any later Lange box will have an o... 

Yep, it is genuine and ALS has confirmed. I must say, their service is amazing which makes me long for an ALS watch all the more. While i waited, I've been looking as well for a preowned 1815 UP/DOWN platinum model,( 221.025). I found a few which are just...