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Considering a Lange
I'm considering getting a basic Lange, either a Saxonia Thin 37mm (201.027) or the regular Saxonia (219.026).
Any preference between the two? I'd be very grateful for any actual "live" (not press) pictures as well!
Great choices
Lucky for you, no lange could ever be described as 'basic, each finished to a beautiful state with characteristics far beyond the practices of other brands.
To answer your question specifically, If I were looking at an entry-level Lange, I would opt for the Saxonia with small seconds and date. This reference captures a very major piece of Langes DNA, and that is the outsize date with quick-adjust pusher at 10 o'clock, not to mention uses the sax-o-mat movement with gorgeous micro-rotor.
Under your two choices, the standard Saxonia with small-seconds would be my choice as it offers several excellent options in terms of dial/metal combination and the added spectacle of a small seconds indicator at 6 gives me something that the Saxonia thin always seemed to lack.
Best of luck in your pursuit, and looking forward to pictures!
Colton
Buy the Saxonia thin
I say that because I thought the normal Saxonia with the small seconds was very attractive and offered excellent value for money until I placed the watch next to the Saxonia thin. The patina on the dial of the Saxonia thin is richer and without doubt more attractive than that of the normal Saxonia. Yes, it may seem plain with its two hands but if you look at both movements, the Saxonia thin seems to reveal more and is the more attractive of the two.
So sorry - the AD in Malaysia tends to wrap the watch in clin film for protection
So sorry - the AD in Malaysia tends to wrap the watch in clin film for protection
Here’s my review for the saxonia thin
Also included some of my own photos:
www.watchprosite.com
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I can tell you that the Saxonia thin 37mm is one of my top 3 Langes and is best value in high Horology today.
Saxonia Thin.
Here is my shot of the 40mm Saxonia Thin 211.032. You can never go wrong with a purist dial - clean, classy and timeless.
Definitely the Saxonia Thin.
The lack of the second hand is to its advantage, and it is to me the ultimate dress watch.
