A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual CalendarvsAV86 1988 Moonphase

Owners widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar for its beautiful wearability, exceptional strap, and the convenience of its single-push corrector for the entire calendar display. The movement finishing is a significant draw for new owners, with many highlighting it as a captivating aspect of their first Lange purchase. Some owners consider the watch the most beautiful in the world, appreciating its classical look, elegantly tapered hands, baton markers, and the brand's signature serif typeface. The large microrotor adds interest to the time and calendar functions, making it a good step up from a traditional complete calendar without being overly complex. One owner notes the 10 o'clock pusher disrupts the case's cleanliness, and while refined, the dial changes are not considered drastically meaningful. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar highly for its refined movement finishing and user-friendly calendar complication.

The AV86 1988 Moonphase features a unique balance wheel detail representing the sun, though this is not visible when worn. Owners suggest that AVI-8 is a fashion watch brand, with some indicating that better quality alternatives exist at this price point, while acknowledging the appeal of the designs. Overall, owners find the AV86 1988 Moonphase appealing for its design, despite some suggesting better value elsewhere.