A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time 386.032 is another example of a watch that does not need a flashy design to make a great impression. The 18-carat rose gold case, the bright argenté dial and the characteristic blue second time zone hand create an extremely elegant and harmonious configuration.
Model 386.032 was presented in 2015. Interestingly, it was then that A. Lange & Söhne reduced the diameter of the Saxonia Dual Time from the previous 40 mm to 38.5 mm. Thanks to this, the watch has even more classic proportions and fits perfectly even on smaller wrists.
The dial is made of solid silver and has an argenté finish. Moreover, the applied indices are made of gold. The light surface of the dial perfectly matches the warm shade of rose gold, so the whole thing looks very subtle and noble.
The most characteristic detail, however, remains the blue hand of the second time zone. For everyday use, it can remain hidden exactly under the main hour hand. However, when traveling, it shows home time, while the golden hour hand indicates local time.
Dual Time operation is exceptionally intuitive. Two pushers on the left side of the case allow you to move the local hour hand forward or backward in one-hour increments. Thanks to this, the time zone can be changed without stopping the mechanism and without interfering with the minutes.
There is an additional 24-hour indicator at 12 o’clock. Thanks to it, you can immediately check whether it is day or night in the second time zone. In turn, the small seconds at 6 o’clock maintains the classic symmetry typical of the Saxonia collection.
The case is 38.5 mm in diameter and only 9.1 mm thick. Therefore, the Saxonia Dual Time is very slim for an automatic watch with a second time zone function. At the same time, the case is made of 18-carat rose gold, giving it appropriate weight and a luxurious character.
However, the real magic begins when the watch is turned over. Through the sapphire case back you can admire the in-house caliber A. Lange & Söhne L086.2. The automatic movement was designed and manufactured in Glashütte, and its architecture perfectly demonstrates Lange’s characteristic approach to high watchmaking.
The caliber L086.2 consists of 268 parts and offers approximately 72 hours of power reserve. Moreover, it operates at a frequency of 21,600 oscillations per hour, i.e. 3 Hz. The automatic winding makes the watch very comfortable in everyday use, despite its classic style.
The mechanism also impresses with the level of finish. The characteristic hand-engraved balance bridge, decorated surfaces and the structure visible through the case back make the back of the watch almost as interesting as its dial.
The turquoise strap made by JFS adds great character to the presented piece. The combination of intense turquoise with rose gold and a silver dial is bold, but in my opinion absolutely brilliant.
The turquoise stripe completely changes the character of Saxonia. On the one hand, we still have the classic haute horlogerie watch. On the other hand, we get a much more modern and casual configuration that also works great in casual styles.
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time 386.032 is therefore an interesting choice for a collector who is looking for something much less obvious than the classic models of the most popular manufacturers. It is discreet, technically advanced, and at the same time made at the level typical of A. Lange & Söhne.
Importantly, reference 386.032 no longer belongs to the manufacturer’s current collection. Therefore, the combination of rose gold, argenté dial and caliber L086.2 can only be found on the secondary market today.
The offered copy was purchased in a Polish showroom in 2016. The set includes all original boxes and documents.
The watch is in very good visual condition. Only minor signs of use are visible.
