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Horationelson · 31 May 2021, 05:40 AM

I’ve had my sights set on this watch for a few years now but was waiting for a particular occasion/excuse to buy it. That occasion has now arisen (along with a few price increases along the way

), but I am having second thoughts about which metal to go for.

Originally, I thought RG looked great but then decided WG was the way to go. WG has a certain coolness and understated vibe (more likely to be mistaken for stainless steel by the average man on the street), whereas RG is clearly a precious metal and more traditional. I was getting ready to purchase the WG version and all of a sudden saw the RG and can’t get it out of my head. My other watches are all steel sports watches, so a bit of warmth wouldn’t go amiss. But I think WG will be much easier to dress down when not wearing suit/office clothing.

How have others decided on which metal to go for when purchasing a Lange or any other dress watch? Any regrets?

samarth1 · 1 June 2021, 12:36 AM

My vote would be for the rose gold. The German silver movement has such a warmth to its color that it harmonizes well with a case that has a similar warm tone to it. Not to mention, the contrast of the indices on the dial. White gold leaves me feeling cold, unless you happen to go for the gold-flux variant in copper-black.

Horationelson · 2 June 2021, 09:51 AM

The RG is beautiful, but… I feel like there may be a better watch out there for me in RG to add when the time is right (1815, Cellini Moonphase…) I’ll have another look in store to compare and contrast.

Justindo · 2 June 2021, 01:00 PM

I prefer pink gold but white gold is more versatile, easier to dress down, and more under the radar.

dygital · 2 June 2021, 01:40 PM

I tried on a RG one and would definitely have to say rose gold over WG for a dress watch. I think it’d be pretty difficult overall to dress it down anyways. That being said, the watch didn’t feel that amazing in the flesh compared to the photos. A lot of the charm is lost when you can’t see the movement while it’s on your wrist.

Russell996 · 2 June 2021, 05:33 PM

I would go RG, beautiful piece.

Thin by a different name.

WatchEater666 · 2 June 2021, 06:32 PM

WG for sure. Way more flexible in general even if sticking to suits.

CastorKrieg · 2 June 2021, 06:48 PM

It has to come from your character - you are either 'understated' or not. For me I like my watches stealthy and flying below the radar, so I will never consider anything else than Steel, WG or P.

sgwatchguy · 2 June 2021, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

I would go RG, beautiful piece.

Thin by a different name.

A beauty. Congrats!

Horationelson · 3 June 2021, 12:01 AM

I was at the boutique today and this sealed the decision - WG just worked better for me for some reason.

But then I tried on an 1815 small seconds also in WG - doh! Such a different watch but so beautiful. Too much choice. I wouldn’t have thought twice previously, but now that the Saxonia has had a significant price increase and is over £15k, it doesn’t seem like so much of a leap to the 1815.

ts3 · 3 June 2021, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dygital

I tried on a RG one and would definitely have to say rose gold over WG for a dress watch. I think it’d be pretty difficult overall to dress it down anyways. That being said, the watch didn’t feel that amazing in the flesh compared to the photos. A lot of the charm is lost when you can’t see the movement while it’s on your wrist.

I feel exactly the same. The Saxonia Thin looks better in pics than on the wrist / IRL. I like simple and minimal design in watches, less is more, but this dial is a little too empty for my liking, and the Saxonia Thin is pretty much all dial and hardly any bezel.

ts3 · 3 June 2021, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

A beauty. Congrats!

+1

Lovely watch, the 1815 Thin!

Horationelson · 3 June 2021, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

I would go RG, beautiful piece.

Thin by a different name.

Beautiful. This is the limited edition honey gold right?

Russell996 · 3 June 2021, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Horationelson

Beautiful. This is the limited edition honey gold right?

gnuyork · 3 June 2021, 02:08 AM

tough choice... I have tried on the WG and it is amazing:

Watchflair · 3 June 2021, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

I would go RG, beautiful piece.

Thin by a different name.

Wow stunning

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31 May 2021, 05:40 AM	#1
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	Lange Saxonia Thin - WG or RG? I’ve had my sights set on this watch for a few years now but was waiting for a particular occasion/excuse to buy it. That occasion has now arisen (along with a few price increases along the way ), but I am having second thoughts about which metal to go for. Originally, I thought RG looked great but then decided WG was the way to go. WG has a certain coolness and understated vibe (more likely to be mistaken for stainless steel by the average man on the street), whereas RG is clearly a precious metal and more traditional. I was getting ready to purchase the WG version and all of a sudden saw the RG and can’t get it out of my head. My other watches are all steel sports watches, so a bit of warmth wouldn’t go amiss. But I think WG will be much easier to dress down when not wearing suit/office clothing. How have others decided on which metal to go for when purchasing a Lange or any other dress watch? Any regrets?

2 June 2021, 01:40 PM	#5
dygital "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 19	I tried on a RG one and would definitely have to say rose gold over WG for a dress watch. I think it’d be pretty difficult overall to dress it down anyways. That being said, the watch didn’t feel that amazing in the flesh compared to the photos. A lot of the charm is lost when you can’t see the movement while it’s on your wrist. __________________ Audemars Piguet 15450ST Ruthenium Rolex Explorer 124270 Omega Speedmaster Reduced 323.30.40.40.06.001 Apple Watch Series 4 44mm Titanium

1 June 2021, 12:36 AM	#2
samarth1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Sam Rajendra Location: United States Watch: VC Cornes de Vache Posts: 127	My vote would be for the rose gold. The German silver movement has such a warmth to its color that it harmonizes well with a case that has a similar warm tone to it. Not to mention, the contrast of the indices on the dial. White gold leaves me feeling cold, unless you happen to go for the gold-flux variant in copper-black.

2 June 2021, 09:51 AM	#3
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	The RG is beautiful, but… I feel like there may be a better watch out there for me in RG to add when the time is right (1815, Cellini Moonphase…) I’ll have another look in store to compare and contrast.

2 June 2021, 01:00 PM	#4
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I prefer pink gold but white gold is more versatile, easier to dress down, and more under the radar.

2 June 2021, 05:33 PM	#6
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,268	I would go RG, beautiful piece. Thin by a different name.

2 June 2021, 06:32 PM	#7
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,981	WG for sure. Way more flexible in general even if sticking to suits.

2 June 2021, 06:48 PM	#8
CastorKrieg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 241	It has to come from your character - you are either 'understated' or not. For me I like my watches stealthy and flying below the radar, so I will never consider anything else than Steel, WG or P.

3 June 2021, 12:01 AM	#10
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	I was at the boutique today and this sealed the decision - WG just worked better for me for some reason. But then I tried on an 1815 small seconds also in WG - doh! Such a different watch but so beautiful. Too much choice. I wouldn’t have thought twice previously, but now that the Saxonia has had a significant price increase and is over £15k, it doesn’t seem like so much of a leap to the 1815.

3 June 2021, 02:08 AM	#15
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,353	tough choice... I have tried on the WG and it is amazing:

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