Cellini or Lange Saxonia?

[chloebear]

Gents,

I'm in the process of simplifying my collection. I've gone from 5 steel sports Rolexes down to an Explorer. I'm looking to add a nice dress watch and I have it down to the Rolex Cellini Time or the A. Lange Saxonia Thin. Both watches meet my criteria of:

39mm or below
No date
Precious metal

I've tried on the Cellini and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I've not seen the Lange in person yet. I won't purchase one until I've tried on both.

Which do you think pairs better with the Explorer? If anyone owns these watches, can you comment on what you like or dislike about them?

They both have an MSRP of around $15,000 in the US. If anyone has some real world advice on the best place to purchase and pricing information, I'd really appreciate it. I'm guessing either of these can be had at a decent discount because they are not steel sports watches.

As always, pictures and thoughtful advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Mike

[illiguy]

I vote ALS Saxonia.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by illiguy

i vote als saxonia.

+1.

[chloebear]

Pics of the two I’m looking at...




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[VonSomething]

A Lange and it's not even close. Maybe because I'm not a big fan of the Cellini line-up..?

You should definitely try on the Lange first as it wears very small and very thin (which is both good/bad depending on what you're looking for in the watch).

I originally wanted a Saxonia Thin, well I still do, but after I tried the 1815 (38.5mm and a bit thicker) I kind of fell in love with that instead. It's unfortunately also a bit more $ :/

It has considerably more wrist-presence though, which is why I kinda preferred it.

Definitely check it out on the wrist first.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by VonSomething

A Lange and it's not even close. Maybe because I'm not a big fan of the Cellini line-up..?

You should definitely try on the Lange first as it wears very small and very thin (which is both good/bad depending on what you're looking for in the watch).

I originally wanted a Saxonia Thin, well I still do, but after I tried the 1815 (38.5mm and a bit thicker) I kind of fell in love with that instead. It's unfortunately also a bit more $ :/

It has considerably more wrist-presence though, which is why I kinda preferred it.

Definitely check it out on the wrist first.

Thanks for the feedback! I absolutely love the 1815 line but they are definitely out of my price range. I will absolutely try them on once the pandemic slows down. It's too bad because I have nothing but time off until January and it's only a five hour drive to Dallas.

Do you have any insight into how often a Lange should be serviced and what the approximate cost would be? I'm planning to wear this watch 2-3 days per week.

[VonSomething]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Thanks for the feedback! I absolutely love the 1815 line but they are definitely out of my price range. I will absolutely try them on once the pandemic slows down. It's too bad because I have nothing but time off until January and it's only a five hour drive to Dallas.

Do you have any insight into how often a Lange should be serviced and what the approximate cost would be? I'm planning to wear this watch 2-3 days per week.

The 1815 is also out of what I feel comfortable with spending on a dress-watch, specially knowing it won't get much wrist-time with my lifestyle and current collection.

One day though, one day. Either a Saxonia thin or the 1815. Can't go wrong with either one.

ALS recommend a service schedule of 5-7 years but I don't see why you couldn't stretch it to 10-12 depending on usage and how it runs.

I've seen 30+ year old watches still run without a service. Of course once the service comes more parts will need replacing and it could get costly. 500-1200 for a Saxonia thin service is what I'd expect.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by VonSomething

The 1815 is also out of what I feel comfortable with spending on a dress-watch, specially knowing it won't get much wrist-time with my lifestyle and current collection.

One day though, one day. Either a Saxonia thin or the 1815. Can't go wrong with either one.

ALS recommend a service schedule of 5-7 years but I don't see why you couldn't stretch it to 10-12 depending on usage and how it runs.

I've seen 30+ year old watches still run without a service. Of course once the service comes more parts will need replacing and it could get costly. 500-1200 for a Saxonia thin service is what I'd expect.

Thanks for the feedback on servicing. So I could give in 10 years, then drop a grand. Not bad at all! I’m sure the super complicated models are pretty pricey.


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[mykii]

Lange, not even close.

Rolex does good sports watches, particularly in SS. PM, dress watches, or high horology you'd get far better bang for buck elsewhere.

[DLRIDES]

IMO, the Saxonia "looks" like a $79 "gold toned" Timex.


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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

IMO, the Saxonia "looks" like a $79 "gold toned" Timex.


Flame away !

Clearly you've never seen one in person.

[Edfrozen]

The Lange is hot and “popular” and Watchbox is continuously pushing it
Warning sign. Watchbox is a reseller. They can have more influence with Lange
They have NO INFLUENCE with Rolex
No one does
Thats why they don’t push Rolex
Rolex Cellini gets little respect
Don’t be misled by the crowd
The Cellini is a fantastic watch

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Edfrozen

The Lange is hot and “popular” and Watchbox is continuously pushing it
Warning sign. Watchbox is a reseller. They can have more influence with Lange
They have NO INFLUENCE with Rolex
No one does
Thats why they don’t push Rolex
Rolex Cellini gets little respect
Don’t be misled by the crowd
The Cellini is a fantastic watch

Lange sell for 30% off brand new grey and resale at even less. Completely not hot or hyped. FP Journe fits your description better.

[Watchflair]

Really not comparison - the ALS Saxonia is the clear winner here. Try one on and handle it and I'm sure you'll agree!

[jed11]

Lange...not even close, landslide. Period.

[Vipes]

I’m a Lange fan but that Saxonia does nothing for me. I like the looks of the Cellini better.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Really not comparison - the ALS Saxonia is the clear winner here. Try one on and handle it and I'm sure you'll agree!

Originally Posted by jed11

Lange...not even close, landslide. Period.

Wow. There is some serious passion for Lange. That comes through in all the videos I've watched on YouTube. But even more so in the comments after the video. I've never seen more universal praise for a brand. I cannot wait to see them in person!!!

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Wow. There is some serious passion for Lange. That comes through in all the videos I've watched on YouTube. But even more so in the comments after the video. I've never seen more universal praise for a brand. I cannot wait to see them in person!!!

So true though - consider the Saxonia with the outsized date as well. I know you wanted a time only but coming from sports watches this may add just that little extra.

[jed11]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

So true though - consider the Saxonia with the outsized date as well. I know you wanted a time only but coming from sports watches this may add just that little extra.

I’m a biased owner I want to add a light colored dial on strap and as I look at PP or JLC, I keep gravitating towards another offering from ALS despite not wanting to be overly redundant in a very small collection.

And, yes, I would highly recommend looking at the Saxonia outsize date...so versatile in my opinion. Again, biased owner...




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[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by jed11

I’m a biased owner I want to add a light colored dial on strap and as I look at PP or JLC, I keep gravitating towards another offering from ALS despite not wanting to be overly redundant in a very small collection.

And, yes, I would highly recommend looking at the Saxonia outsize date...so versatile in my opinion. Again, biased owner...




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Wow! Stunning piece


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[BDII]

Originally Posted by jed11

Lange...not even close, landslide. Period.

This. Landslide. Get the Lange!


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[vh2k]

The Lange is more prestigious to me — and we all know that showing off to fellow watch enthusiasts is key factor here.

[G.Montag]

Subjectively, the Cellini is a much nicer looking watch. Saxonia looks like a generic watch you can buy at a flea market for $10. Also, no one except for people on watch forums knows what a “Lange” is. Whether that’s important, only you can decide.

The only thing I don’t like about the Cellini is the name. It sounds like something that could be the product of a collaboration between Gucci and Celine Dion.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by G.Montag

Subjectively, the Cellini is a much nicer looking watch. Saxonia looks like a generic watch you can buy at a flea market for $10. Also, no one except for people on watch forums knows what a “Lange” is. Whether that’s important, only you can decide.

The only thing I don’t like about the Cellini is the name. It sounds like something that could be the product of a collaboration between Gucci and Celine Dion.

Watch the light glint and dance across those batons under the AR coated sapphire and you'll get it. The stock photo is rubbish.

[capote]

The Cellini.

[prnceofpersia23]

Lange for me, but I think the 1815 is much more interesting.

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[RFC]

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

Lange for me, but I think the 1815 is much more interesting.

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Fully concur. Lange 1815 40mm in rose gold. My grail watch.

[kieselguhr]

Als

[Seaswirl]

ALS between the two, but I’d look at the VC Patrimony Traditionnelle small seconds as well.

[le_baron]

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

ALS between the two, but I’d look at the VC Patrimony Traditionnelle small seconds as well.

This!