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Dr Process · 2 January 2023, 03:44 AM

Hey, guys.

Been going back and worth between these two. Most likely would be wearing 3-4 days per week while working. Would buy pre-owned.

I’m leaning towards the 5227.

Current collection includes BLNR and ND Sub.

Appreciate your general thoughts. Any and all perspectives welcome!

Cheers and Happy New Year!

CNY · 2 January 2023, 09:19 AM

What’s causing you to lean toward Patek?

Dr Process · 2 January 2023, 12:31 PM

I really love both pieces.

I think the sculpted lugs and ivory/cream dial are pushing me more towards the 5227. I don’t want to disparage the Saxonia though. I do like the overall design language of the Saxonia.

The officer caseback is interesting too - I can see having an engraving done in the future. However, I have to give the Saxonia the edge when it comes to finishing - at least on these pieces.

Patek by a nose. That’s how I feel today anyway.

What say you?

Ichiran · 2 January 2023, 12:35 PM

I like both but I will choose 5227R in this case. As you have highlighted, the sculpted lugs, officer caseback and the ivory dial on the 5227 are lovely.

robinmgb · 2 January 2023, 05:02 PM

I’d go for the Patek out of those two.
I have owned a 40mm Saxonia thin and while it was beautiful the size was too large and the lack of small seconds just pushed it in to being too boring in the end for me.
Would you consider a third choice? The Vacheron Constantin Tradionnelle 82172 is simply the most beautiful dress watch!

Dr Process · 2 January 2023, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I’d go for the Patek out of those two.
I have owned a 40mm Saxonia thin and while it was beautiful the size was too large and the lack of small seconds just pushed it in to being too boring in the end for me.
Would you consider a third choice? The Vacheron Constantin Tradionnelle 82172 is simply the most beautiful dress watch!

VC makes amazing watches. I like the VC Traditionelle. However, I’d prefer an automatic. I intend to wear a few days each week so am targeting an automatic so I can grab and go. Thank you for the suggestion!

Anyone have any experience with the automatic Saxonia?

Cliffnopus · 5 January 2023, 01:29 PM

As a former LangeMatik owner; I'd go for the Lange. They excell at finish.

jjnd08 · 5 January 2023, 10:50 PM

I'd go Lange; I personally find it a little more interesting, the finishing is fantastic, and the gold rotor with the platinum edge is art.

calebb90 · 7 January 2023, 10:40 AM

For the price of the 5227 you could have a Saxonia moon phase. Packs a lot of punch for the price.

FrankNYC · 7 January 2023, 11:14 AM

If between the two, the AP. But if its the ALS Moonphase, the ALS

Dr Process · 8 January 2023, 06:10 AM

Ahhh gents, tough to argue with you… The ALS moon phase is beautiful.

What also attracts me to the 5227 (regardless of the metal) is how it seems almost subtle. Not that the ALS is “loud” by any stretch. But the added touch of the moon phase certainly is more visually stimulating - not a negative.

End of the day, can’t go wrong with these references. Appreciate all of the replies.

2 January 2023, 03:44 AM	#1
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	PP 5227 vs ALS Saxonia Automatic Hey, guys. Been going back and worth between these two. Most likely would be wearing 3-4 days per week while working. Would buy pre-owned. I’m leaning towards the 5227. Current collection includes BLNR and ND Sub. Appreciate your general thoughts. Any and all perspectives welcome! Cheers and Happy New Year!

2 January 2023, 05:02 PM	#5
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I’d go for the Patek out of those two. I have owned a 40mm Saxonia thin and while it was beautiful the size was too large and the lack of small seconds just pushed it in to being too boring in the end for me. Would you consider a third choice? The Vacheron Constantin Tradionnelle 82172 is simply the most beautiful dress watch! __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

5 January 2023, 01:29 PM	#7
Cliffnopus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: Clifford Location: Foxboro, MA Watch: Rolex 126621 Yacht Posts: 196	As a former LangeMatik owner; I'd go for the Lange. They excell at finish. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- You'll never find a motorcycle in front of a shrinks office.

5 January 2023, 10:50 PM	#8
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd go Lange; I personally find it a little more interesting, the finishing is fantastic, and the gold rotor with the platinum edge is art. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

7 January 2023, 10:40 AM	#9
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	PP 5227 vs ALS Saxonia Automatic For the price of the 5227 you could have a Saxonia moon phase. Packs a lot of punch for the price.

2 January 2023, 09:19 AM	#2
CNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Earth Watch: Lange Posts: 149	What’s causing you to lean toward Patek?

2 January 2023, 12:31 PM	#3
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	I really love both pieces. I think the sculpted lugs and ivory/cream dial are pushing me more towards the 5227. I don’t want to disparage the Saxonia though. I do like the overall design language of the Saxonia. The officer caseback is interesting too - I can see having an engraving done in the future. However, I have to give the Saxonia the edge when it comes to finishing - at least on these pieces. Patek by a nose. That’s how I feel today anyway. What say you?

2 January 2023, 12:35 PM	#4
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	I like both but I will choose 5227R in this case. As you have highlighted, the sculpted lugs, officer caseback and the ivory dial on the 5227 are lovely.

7 January 2023, 11:14 AM	#10
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	If between the two, the AP. But if its the ALS Moonphase, the ALS

8 January 2023, 06:10 AM	#11
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	Ahhh gents, tough to argue with you… The ALS moon phase is beautiful. What also attracts me to the 5227 (regardless of the metal) is how it seems almost subtle. Not that the ALS is “loud” by any stretch. But the added touch of the moon phase certainly is more visually stimulating - not a negative. End of the day, can’t go wrong with these references. Appreciate all of the replies.

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