Description
The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic 380.026 represents the pinnacle of German haute horlogerie, exemplifying the brand’s renowned precision engineering and sophisticated design philosophy that has been cultivated since its revival in 1994.
Technical Specifications
Case Dimensions and Materials
- Case diameter: 38.5mm
- Case thickness: 7.8mm
- Material: 18-karat white gold with polished and brushed finishing
- Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
- Lug width: 20mm
- Lug-to-lug distance: 45.5mm
Movement Specifications – Caliber L086.1
- Type: Self-winding mechanical movement
- Diameter: 30.4mm
- Height: 3.7mm
- Number of parts: 209
- Number of jewels: 31
- Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Power reserve: 72 hours
- Plates and bridges: German silver
- Balance: Glucydur® balance wheel with eccentric poising weights
- Balance spring: Manufacture-made, free-sprung with whiplash precision index adjuster
Dial and Hands
The dial architecture demonstrates exceptional attention to detail:
- Material: Solid silver with argenté finish
- Hour markers: Applied white gold batons
- Hands: White gold, lance-shaped for hours and minutes
- Small seconds: Subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock with rhodium-plated hand
- Dial finishing: Multi-step galvanization process
Movement Finishing and Decoration
The movement exemplifies traditional Glashütte finishing techniques:
- Hand-engraved balance cock with floral pattern
- Striped finish (Glashütte ribbing) on three-quarter plate
- Solarization on the winding rotor
- Chamfered and polished edges on all components
- Gold chatons secured by thermally blued screws
- Straight-grained finishing on steel components
- Central rotor with platinum mass and 21-karat gold outer ring
Strap and Buckle Details
The watch comes with:
- Hand-stitched alligator leather strap (Mississippiensis)
- Color: Dark brown with subtle grain pattern
- Lining: Natural leather with moisture-resistant properties
- Buckle: 18-karat white gold prong buckle with hand-polished finish
- Strap thickness: Tapering from 4mm to 2.8mm
Additional Features
- Stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting
- Quick-set date mechanism
- Bidirectional winding rotor
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystals (front and display back)
- Individual serial number engraved on case back
Manufacturing Process
Each Saxonia Automatic undergoes:
- Multiple quality control checkpoints during assembly
- Minimum 40 hours of timing tests in various positions
- Individual adjustment by master watchmakers
- Final inspection under 10x magnification
Box and Documentation
The watch is presented in:
- Hand-finished wooden presentation box
- Leather travel case
- Certificate of authenticity
- Detailed owner’s manual
- Individual timing certificate
Market Position and Investment Value
The Saxonia Automatic 380.026 positions itself in the upper echelon of luxury timepieces, competing with prestigious offerings from manufacturers like Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Its limited production numbers, coupled with A. Lange & Söhne’s reputation for excellence, make it a significant piece for collectors and enthusiasts of fine watchmaking.
Service and Maintenance
A. Lange & Söhne recommends:
- Full service every 5 years
- Annual water resistance check
- Storage in a watch winder when not in use
- Regular cleaning with a soft, lint-free cloth
This timepiece represents not just a watch, but a culmination of centuries of watchmaking tradition, modern innovation, and uncompromising attention to detail that defines A. Lange & Söhne’s position in haute horlogerie.
