A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin And The Purity Of Design

Being understated seems to be a thing that appeals in particular to the German watch brands. A. Lange & Söhne is no exception to this and has made a name for itself, with classic designs in which less is more. The Saxonia Thin is the watch that highlights this in its purest form, with nothing but two elegant hands, aided by twelve hour markers to tell time. But while it seems to be so easy to create a watch so pure in terms of design, brands like A. Lange & Söhne know all too well that the devil is in the details.

By Adrienne Faurote

Five Watches That Are Discretely The Best

The greatness of many Haute Horlogerie creations is often evident. Being objects of art, they are extrovert by nature. But some follow a different path. That of understated excellence. Watches that require the knowledge of a true connoisseur to be revealed for what they really are. Here are five watches that have that down to a T!

A. Lange & Söhne Launch Ultra-Slim Saxonia Thin

Watchmakers A. Lange & Söhne have launched the Saxonia Thin, the thinnest watch ever created by the company. The Saxonia Thin is just 5.9 millimetres in height, with a 40 millimeter-diameter 18-carat casing of either pink or white gold. The watch’s inner workings are just as thin; the calibre L093.1 movement, developed specifically for this […]