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A. Lange & Söhne - Saxonia Thin Automatic 38.5mm SS/LE Blue F8F A2824

Steel · Blue dial · Leather strap

Reference 219.028SKU SAXONIA-04Write a review
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F8 Factory New Model A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Watch: Never Stop – Continuing the Brand Tradition

A. Lange & Söhne 38.5mm SAXONIA Automatic Watch Series, Dedicated to Finding the Best Mechanical Solutions, Ingenious micro-mechanical Design

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 (Ref. 235.032) is the definitive "purist" dress watch. It represents the 38.5mm iteration of the time-only series, striking a perfect middle ground between the vintage 36mm and the larger 40mm versions.
Design & Aesthetics
  • Case: Crafted in 18k pink gold, measuring 38.5mm in diameter and a slim 8.8mm in height. It features a triple-finished case with a polished bezel and lugs contrasted by a brushed midcase.
  • Dial: The solid silver "argente" dial is multi-leveled, with a recessed center and a dropped sub-seconds counter at 6 o'clock. The railway minute track and bold Arabic numerals pay direct homage to the founder’s 19th-century pocket watches.
  • Contrast: The heat-blued steel hands provide a vivid pop of color, shifting from deep navy to bright cobalt depending on the light.
The Caliber L051.1 Movement
The movement is the primary reason to own this watch. Even though it is an "entry-level" Lange, it receives the same finishing as their $100k complications:
  • German Silver: The three-quarter plate is made of untreated German silver, which develops a unique golden patina over time.
  • Handwork: Each watch features a hand-engraved balance cock, meaning no two movements are identical.
  • Technical Specs: It is a manual-wind caliber with 188 parts, 23 jewels (5 in screw-set gold chatons), and a 55-hour power reserve.
Expert Review Summary
ProCon
Movement Architecture: The 3D depth and manual finishing are arguably the best in its price bracket.Power Reserve: 55 hours is respectable but trails behind modern 3-day (72-hour) standards.
Wearability: At 8.8mm thick, it disappears under a shirt cuff while maintaining significant "wrist presence."Conservatism: The design is intentionally "old-school"; it lacks the flash of more contemporary luxury watches.
Double Assembly: The movement is fully assembled, taken apart for cleaning/lubrication, and then reassembled.Strap Cost: Genuine Lange alligator straps are notoriously expensive to replace.
The Verdict
The Ref. 235.032 is for the collector who wants a watch that "whispers" quality rather than shouting it. It is a masterpiece of German engineering that prioritizes tactile winding and visual symmetry over modern trends.

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