About the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Langematik Perpetual
A. Lange & Söhne re-established itself in Glashütte, Germany following reunification and quickly became synonymous with the highest standards of Germanic watchmaking, and the Saxonia family sits at the purest, most understated expression of that tradition. The Langematik name denotes watches equipped with the manufacture's signature outsize date mechanism, which presents the date through two large apertures for immediate legibility, while the perpetual calendar module advances automatically to account for months of varying length and leap years without requiring manual correction until 2100. At 38.5mm, the Saxonia Langematik Perpetual occupies a classically proportioned case size that works equally well as an everyday dress watch and a formal timepiece. The use of three distinct precious metal alloys, including the proprietary Honeygold developed exclusively by Lange, ensures that each reference offers a genuinely differentiated character beyond dial color alone.
What to Look For
Buyers comparing references within this collection should note that the choice of case metal, white gold versus pink rose gold versus Honeygold, is the primary differentiator, since all references share the same 38.5mm case diameter and the same perpetual calendar complication with outsize date. Dial color, blue or silver, interacts closely with the case metal to set the overall tone, with blue dials against white gold offering a cooler, more contemporary feel and blue or silver dials in Honeygold providing a warmer, rarer appearance that tends to command stronger collector interest given Honeygold's exclusivity to the brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Honeygold used in reference 310.050?
Honeygold is a proprietary gold alloy developed exclusively by A. Lange & Söhne, formulated to achieve a distinctively warm, rich yellow-gold hue that differs from standard yellow gold. Because it is unique to the manufacture and unavailable in any other brand's watches, Honeygold references like the 310.050 are particularly sought after by collectors and typically attract a premium on the secondary market.
Do these watches require manual adjustment for the perpetual calendar?
The perpetual calendar in the Saxonia Langematik Perpetual is programmed to account for all month lengths and leap years automatically, meaning no manual correction is needed under normal use until the year 2100. This makes it one of the most practical high-complications for daily wear, as the calendar advances correctly without any intervention from the wearer.
Are the Saxonia Langematik Perpetual watches available at Bizak and Co. brand new?
Yes, every reference currently listed in this collection at Bizak and Co., including the white gold blue dial 310.028, the pink rose gold silver dial 310.032, the pink rose gold blue dial 310.037, and the Honeygold silver dial 310.050, is brand new. Each piece is authenticated and ships with its original documentation and packaging.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
