A Lange & Sohne Steel Watches

A. Lange & Sohne has introduced a new Saxonia at SIHH 2010, the Saxonia Annual Calendar. They have already offered a Perpetual Calendar function (which corrects for a period of many years) in the past, but now for the first time, they are offering an Annual Calendar function (only needs to be corrected once per year) in one of their timepieces. Offered first by Patek Philippe, in 1996, the Annual Calendar complication is now widely regarded as an important function in high-end watches. The new Saxonia Annual Calendar also offers a moonphase indicator and Lange's iconic outsize date window. Press Release PDFRetail is TBDSource: A. Lange & Sohne

Watch fans with an interest in A Lange and Sohne may be interested to hear that the company has announced a redesign of one of its timepieces.Entitled the Saxonia Automatic, the product has been styled with a larger and slimmer case, as well as a self-winding movement, Watch Time reported.Examining the watch in more detail, the movement measures just 3.7mm thick, while the overall height is a mere 7.8mm. A 38.5mm diameter for the case adds size to the timepiece.Watch enthusiasts will be able to choose from either a white or pink gold case finish, which holds a "gently chamfered bezel" and dial splashed in solid-silver argente within.A Lange and Sohne completes the design with a hand-stitched crocodile strap in either chestnut or black.Last week, Professional Jeweller reported on a new timepiece from A Lange and Sohne, called the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Merite, which is only the fourth timepiece to receive the honour of the Pour le Merite honour.