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Hands on review of the A.Lange Söhne 35mm Saxonia

 
 By: foversta : July 14th, 2015-13:56
The restyling at the beginning of year of the Lange & Söhne Saxonia collection brought us a little surprise with the unveiling of the handwind version in a 35mm case, available both in rose and white gold . I must confess that I didn't expect such sig...  

An excellent review with superb pics.

 
 By: BABKA : July 14th, 2015-15:14
I prefer the larger sizes but these smaller diameters make sense as you pointed out. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Babka! It is a way for me to get a broader horizon!

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-12:14
A long time without writing about a small watch. Fx

Thanks for this review.

 
 By: rnaden : July 14th, 2015-17:23
I agree with you on all points. The 35mm is superb when I tried it on earlier this year, and the watch is harmonious in most ways. I don't have an issue with having to wind it daily, but I would much prefer the sub seconds to be a bit lower. This one just... 

Thanks Richard!

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-12:12
Actually, I didn't feel the off-balance due to the starting point: the 37mm watch. And this one looks much better!

Great Watch! [nt]

 
 By: Salamanca : July 14th, 2015-18:30

Thank you thank you thank you!

 
 By: wisPete : July 14th, 2015-20:15
i have been waiting for this review for a long time. Thanks so much!

You're welcome!

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-12:11
To be honest, it is not the first watch we had in mind when we left the SIHH but it has a subtle charm... Fx

Thank you!

 
 By: Phuongpham39 : July 15th, 2015-01:01
Great review as always!

It is a nice and discreet dressy watch

 
 By: Mark in Paris : July 15th, 2015-04:51
a little too small for me but I think there should be all the sizes available as there are as many customers, from 35 or 36 to 44. Each one to choose what suits him. Thanks a lot for the comprehensive review Fx. Cheers, Mark

Thanks Mark!

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-12:10
You have to try it at the boutique! Fx

Looks great

 
 By: jml_watches : July 15th, 2015-05:40
Hi Have to say it looks great & even though its 35mm - it doesn't look lost on your wrist. A very good argument against always going bigger. Cheers JML

Yes you are right.

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-12:09
It was the good surprise even if as I wrote it, I'm used with the 36mm diameter. But the new Saxonia style plays a big role. Thanks! Fx

Based on this great news and the following:

 
 By: marcelo : July 15th, 2015-11:39
"Lange & Söhne takes advantage of the general trend which comes back to more reasonable sizes for simple and elegant watches" I would like to suggest a reduction of the Richard Lange's diameter to the 39 - 39.5 mm range. ;) Marcelo

Proportionally, yes, but not in absolute numbers.

 
 By: marcelo : July 15th, 2015-15:20
2 mm for both. :-)

Thank you for the review!

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 15th, 2015-12:22
I agree with you: the 35.9 mm is a perfect size even these days for a dresswatch, and not only for the chinese people.. Don't forget that Patek dresswatches nowadays have only 37 mm, not too long ago they were 35-36 mm. And the size of the case is not the...  

No Adam, you are right.

 
 By: foversta : July 15th, 2015-14:24
It is after a matter of taste. I tend to find it a bit too small for me but the most important is that you find it appropriate. And I understand perfectly that you can find this size right for you. And I have even smaller than the 35mm Saxonia! The 34mm S...  

Dear Fx,

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 15th, 2015-23:32
the Saxonia Big Date is a real classical, and quite rare! Huge congrats! I like this watch because it has the big date - a contrary to the modern Saxonias - and this is the main feature by the Langes! Yours, Adam

Great review, thank you!

 
 By: almapama : July 16th, 2015-05:26
I find that the new design has much more personality than the old one. It would be great if you also review the new Saxonia Automatik. Thank you! Matthias

Adam I think the JLC looks fab on your wrist

 
 By: 4Js : July 15th, 2015-15:28
i too have a number of 35-36mm watches. Wore this one today and for me it feels great and looks great Enjoy yours Best Joe ...  

Many thanks, Joe!

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 15th, 2015-23:36
And what a watch! Beautiful VC, I like especially the little second, without a circle! Makes the dial much more harmonished! Rose gold? Yours, Adam

Yes, RG

 
 By: 4Js : July 16th, 2015-03:36

Many thanks, Nicolas! [nt]

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : July 16th, 2015-00:01

It is indeed pure elegance....

 
 By: Rhyzen : July 17th, 2015-08:03
.... Though I must say Lange is taking a gamble with this one, given the current preference for watches with larger dimensions. Coming from a guy with small wrists, I personally feel 37mm is the minimum.

Because of your review,,,

 
 By: al2travel : July 25th, 2015-23:14
I have ordered a Saxonia in pink gold for my wife! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

The incredible reduction in MSRP

 
 By: wisPete : September 8th, 2015-12:21
Dear and experts, I noticed an incredible reduction in MSRP from the 37mm iteration to this iteration. For example, it seems that in RG, the 37mm had a 19,000+ USD price tag, while this version has a $14,800 USD MSRP. May I have your insight on why Lange... 

Yes, it is the same caliber.

 
 By: foversta : September 11th, 2015-14:27
It is also the movement which was used in the first 1815. The new price tag is also due to the change of currency rate between EUR/USD and it is a way for Lange to have an entry level watch at a reasonable price for such quality. Fx