Saxonia Blue

Saxonia — 105.027

The Saxonia was introduced alongside the Arkade, the Lange 1, and the Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” in 1994. Interestingly, next to the avant-garde Lange 1 or the feminine Arkade, the Saxonia stood as the most classical pillar of the catalog until the arrival of the time-only 1815 models. Although the name suggests a tribute to the past, the collection is actually a masterful blend of tradition and modern, functional innovation. Günter Blümlein explained this philosophy best: “The 1994 A. Lange & Söhne wristwatches and all upcoming models are anything but epigones of watchmaking legends… It is not our intention to celebrate traditional craftsmanship or to compete for the most complicated clock. One of our goals is watchmaking beauty and perfect craftsmanship. On the other hand, innovations and differentiating design are important parameters for us.”

The inaugural Saxonia (Ref. 102.001) was launched in yellow gold, featuring a case diameter of 34 mm and a thickness of 9.1 mm. As Walt Odets famously noted in his brilliant essay, Personal Musings on Saxonia, the watch “looks like a biscuit” from the side. The signature Lange three-step case structure is prominent here, featuring notched lugs screwed into a brushed middle section.

The reference 105.027 Saxonia first generation with blue dial stands out as possibly the most charming edition of the first series. The two-tone deep blue dial is given further contrast with alternating finish, rendering the dial like a fabric under the direct light. The faceted diamond-shaped markers put on a brilliant show over the deep dial, bringing a truly vintage air to this 90's progressive gem from Saxony. The big-date as usual the 12 o'clock, while the straight logo stretches through the dial. A phenomenal example of 105.027, in excellent condition.