Description
The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time 386.026 represents the epitome of German watchmaking precision and artistic excellence. This sophisticated timepiece seamlessly combines practical functionality with extraordinary craftsmanship, demonstrating why A. Lange & Söhne remains at the forefront of haute horlogerie.
Design Excellence
Case Architecture
The watch features a meticulously crafted 40mm case made from 18k white gold, with perfectly proportioned lugs that ensure optimal comfort on the wrist. The case construction showcases:
- Three-part case design with polished and brushed finishing
- Stepped bezel with mirror-polished edges
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
- Sapphire crystal caseback secured with six screws
Dial Details
The solid silver dial exemplifies understated elegance with its sophisticated layout:
- Argenté-colored dial with applied hour markers in white gold
- Lance-shaped hour and minute hands in white gold
- Outsize date display at 12 o’clock with separate tens and units windows
- Secondary time zone indicator with day/night display
- Small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock with snailed finish
Movement Specifications
Caliber L086.2
The heart of this masterpiece is the manufacture caliber L086.2, a self-winding movement that showcases exceptional finishing:
- 368 individual parts, each hand-finished and decorated
- 43 jewels and 5 gold chatons
- German silver three-quarter plate with Glashütte ribbing
- Hand-engraved balance cock with whiplash spring
- Shock-resistant balance with eccentric poising weights
- 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz)
Technical Features
The movement incorporates several sophisticated mechanisms:
- 72-hour power reserve when fully wound
- Bidirectional winding rotor with platinum centrifugal mass
- Zero-reset mechanism for precise time setting
- Quick-correction pusher for the outsize date
Practical Functionality
Dual Time Mechanism
The dual time function is implemented with exceptional consideration for user experience:
- Independent adjustment of the hour hand in one-hour increments
- Synchronization of home time and local time displays
- Day/night indicator for home time
- Quick-set date function coordinated with local time
Finishing and Details
Every component receives meticulous attention to detail:
- Hand-polished chamfers on all edges
- Straight-grained finished flanks
- Circular graining on wheels
- Blued screws heat-treated to achieve the perfect color
- Hand-stitched alligator leather strap with prong buckle in white gold
Heritage and Manufacturing Process
Each Saxonia Dual Time undergoes an intensive manufacturing process:
- Double assembly protocol (unique to A. Lange & Söhne)
- Individual testing and adjustment over multiple positions and temperatures
- Minimum four-week assembly time per watch
- Final inspection by master watchmaker
Market Position and Value
The Saxonia Dual Time 386.026 holds a distinctive position in the luxury watch market:
- Limited annual production ensuring exclusivity
- Strong investment potential due to brand prestige and craftsmanship
- Highly sought after by serious collectors and horology enthusiasts
The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time 386.026 represents the perfect synthesis of traditional German watchmaking and modern functionality. Its exceptional finishing, technical sophistication, and practical utility make it a worthy investment for the most discerning watch collectors.
