A. Lange and Sohne Langematik Saxonia 301.027 - 2004

The back catalogue of A.Lange & Sohne is filled with very special pieces, housing some truly stunning movements. But for us, chronographs aside, the pick of the Lange movements is Sax-O-Mat L921.2 zero reset movement.

Released in the late 90’s, it was Lange’s first automatic movement and featured what they refer to as a ¾ rotor which looks like a very large micro-rotor. It features a patented zero reset function that stops the balance each time the crown is pulled, resetting the seconds hand to zero. It allows precise setting of the time, and is a very cool little party trick. But even more than its technical proficiency, it’s the aesthetics the really speak to us. That ¾ rotor set into the traditional ¾ German silver plate adds an element of depth and details that is not seen in the manual wind non-chrono pieces, while allowing the pieces to remain thin like a manually wound movement. This combined with the technical details are why it is widely considered to be Lange’s finest automatic movement.

These movements are fast becoming collectible with Lange fans, and the one we have here is housed in the superb Saxonia reference 301.027. These were the first reference released with the L921.2 movement, originally dating from 1997 and produced until 2004. It features a spectacular 36.8mm white gold case, measuring in at just 8.2mm thick. The deep black dial created a high contrast with the case, and is wonderfully proportioned, and executed with Lange’s typical attention to detail.

This particular piece was first sold in 2005 and presents in mint condition. It was given a full overhaul by Lange in July 2021, and has clearly been worn very sparingly since. The high polish surfaces feature only light swirl marks, and there’s a feint surface mark above the crown from being wound. That’s it. It’s in phenomenal condition. Please see images for full condition details.

Comes with outer box, inner box, inner leather case, unused polishing cloth, instruction manual, guarantee manual dated July 2005, Lange service receipt, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: A. Lange & Sohne

Year Sold: 2005

Model #: 301.027

Case Material: 18k White Gold

Case details: 36.8mm x 8.2mm

Movement: A. Lange & Sohne Caliber L921.2

Dial: Black

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, inner leather case, unused polishing cloth, instruction manual, guarantee manual dated July 2005, Lange service receipt, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

TZ Grading: Mint

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