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Pre-SIHH 2015: A.Lange & Söhne will present 3 models of the Saxonia watch family
Glashütte, November 2014
Sleek lines and flawless perfection
New design accents for three SAXONIA family classics
At SIHH in January 2015, A. Lange & Söhne will present three models of the Saxonia watch family with a new dial design that further enhances their intrinsic gracefulness: Saxonia , Saxonia Automatic , and Saxonia Dual Time .
“Never stand still” is not only Walter Lange’s personal motto, it also motivates the product developers at Lange. Their tireless pursuit of the perfect watch has inspired the discreet dial design refinements of three Saxonia models. Particularly in a watch family innately characterised by such elegance and purity, each element, be it ever so small, has a visual impact on the overall appearance of the respective model.
SAXONIA DUAL TIME, SAXONIA and SAXONIA AUTOMATIC: the new generation
Since it was launched 20 years ago, the Saxonia has been a permanent part of the manufactory’s repertoire. In their search for a more prominent face that would befit the new generation of the Lange classic, the designers sketched out numerous variations of the dial, most of them differentiated merely in nuances.
Just a few precisely placed accents graciously emphasise the sublimely chiselled face of the Saxonia family’s models. The solid-gold applied hour markers have been moved toward the periphery of the dial and are executed as double baton appliques at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock. The slightly extended black graduations of the minute scale are also more striking. For the Saxonia Automatic and the Saxonia Dual Time, the tens markers of the subsidiary seconds dial have been endowed with numerals. All modifications were made in the interest of improved legibility.
The designers slightly reduced the case size of two models. The diameter of the Saxonia with the proven L941.1 manufacture calibre is now 35.0 millimetres. With a reduced diameter of 38.5 millimetres, the Saxonia Dual Time is now the same size as the Saxonia Automatic.
Its conveniently adjustable second zone time and superb legibility make the Saxonia Dual Time a perfect companion for individuals who feel at home around the world. At the same time, like the other members of the Saxonia watch family, it pays tribute to the homeland of A. Lange & Söhne. In Saxony, where craftsmanship is a centuries-old tradition and which has a deeply ingrained penchant for aesthetics, Ferdinand A. Lange found the ideal setting for the establishment of his watchmaking company in 1845. His graceful, dependable and precise pocket watches soon ranked among the world’s finest timepieces. This ambition is still upheld by the A. Lange & Söhne brand today. The three new Saxonia models live up to it in every respect. Their lavishly finished movements epitomise Saxon watchmaking artistry. The hand-engraved balance cock transforms each timepiece into a precious one-of-a-kind treasure.
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SAXONIA |
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Movement |
Lange manufacture calibre L941.1; manually wound, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions; plates and bridges made of untreated German silver; balance cock engraved by hand |
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Movement parts |
164 |
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Jewels |
21 |
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Screwed gold chatons |
4 |
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Escapement |
Lever escapement |
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Oscillation system |
Shock-resistant screw balance; Nivarox ® balance spring* with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, whiplash precision index adjuster with beat-adjustment mechanism |
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Power reserve |
45 hours when fully wound |
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Functions |
Time display with hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds with stop seconds |
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Operating elements |
Crown for winding the watch and setting the time |
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Case dimensions |
Diameter : 35.0 millimetres ; height : 7.3 millimetres |
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Movement dimensions |
Diameter : 25.6 millimetres ; height : 3.2 millimetres |
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Glass and caseback |
Sapphire crystal (Mohs hardness 9) |
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Ref. nos. |
219.026 |
219.032 |
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Case |
White gold |
Pink gold |
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Dial |
Solid silver, argenté |
Solid silver , argenté |
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Hands |
Rhodiumed gold |
Pink gold |
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Strap |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, black |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, red brown |
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Buckle |
Lange prong buckle in white gold |
Lange prong buckle in pink gold |
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SAXONIA AUTOMATIK |
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Movement |
Lange manufacture calibre L086.1; self-winding, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions; plates and bridges made of untreated German silver; balance cock engraved by hand |
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Movement parts |
209 |
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Jewels |
31 |
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Escapement |
Lever escapement |
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Oscillation system |
Shock-resistant screw balance; superior-quality balance spring manufactured in-house with a frequency of 21 ,600 semi-oscillations per hour, precision beat adjustment system with lateral setscrew and whiplash spring |
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Power reserve |
72 hours when fully wound |
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Functions |
Time display with hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds with stop seconds |
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Operating elements |
Crown for winding the watch and setting the time |
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Case dimensions |
Diameter: 38.5 millimetres; height: 7.8 millimetres |
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Movement dimensions |
Diameter: 30.4 millimetres; height: 3.7 millimetres |
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Glass and caseback |
Sapphire crystal (Mohs hardness of 9) |
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Ref. nos. |
380.027 |
380.033 |
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Case |
White gold |
Pink gold |
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Dial |
Solid silver, argenté |
Solid silver, argenté |
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Hands |
Rhodiumed gold |
Pink gold |
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Strap |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, black |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, red brown |
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Buckle |
Lange prong buckle in white gold |
Lange prong buckle in pink gold |
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SAXONIA DUAL TIME |
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Movement |
Lange manufacture calibre L086.2; self-winding, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions; plates and bridges made of untreated German silver; balance cock engraved by hand |
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Movement parts |
268 |
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Jewels |
31 |
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Escapement |
Lever escapement |
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Oscillation system |
Shock-resistant screw balance; superior-quality balance spring manufactured in-house with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, precision beat adjustment system with lateral setscrew and whiplash spring |
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Power reserve |
72 hours when fully wound |
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Functions |
Time display with hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds with stop seconds ; display of second time zone with second hour hand , 24-hour display and day/night indication |
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Operating elements |
Crown for winding the watch and setting the time ; one push piece each for stepping the time forward and backward in one-hour increments |
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Case dimensions |
Diameter : 38.5 millimetres ; height : 9.1 millimetres |
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Movement dimensions |
Diameter : 30.4 millimetres ; height : 4.6 millimetres |
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Glass and caseback |
Sapphire crystal (Mohs hardness of 9) |
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Ref. nos. |
386.026 |
386.032 |
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Case |
White gold |
Pink gold |
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Dial |
Solid silver, argenté |
Solid silver, argenté |
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Hands |
Rhodiumed gold ; hour hand of second time zone and 24-hour hand in blued steel |
Pink gold; hour hand of second time zone and 24-hour hand in blued steel |
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Strap |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, black |
Hand-stitched alligator strap, red brown |
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Buckle |
Lange prong buckle in white gold |
Lange prong buckle in pink gold |
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