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[ALS] New 2016 Saxonia 384.026 Moonphase

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So GF Factory has put out a new model (previously made the Glashutte Senator). I found this new watch on a non-trusted dealer's website. I can link it if you want, but I've copy/pasted everything here and I'm sure any of our TD's can get it. Price is $250ish for SS, $260ish for RG. I'm definitely going to be purchasing the SS one without a doubt.

Here's the gen:
A-Lange-Sohne-Saxonia-Moon-Phase-16.jpg

and the back:
a-lange-sohne-384-026_back.jpg


And the replica:

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and a rose gold one:
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Gen Specs:
Case Dimensions40mm
Case Thickness9.8mm
Case Material18kt White Gold
Dial ColorSilver
CrystalScratch Resistant Sapphire
BezelFixed
Screw-in CrownNo
Water Resistance30m/100ft
Case BackTransparent
Band MaterialAlligator/Crocodile Leather
Color/FinishBlack
ClaspTang Buckle
MovementAutomatic 21,600vph
ComplicationsMoonphase
Replica Specs:
Case Diameter40mm
Thickness10 mm
BezelSolid 316L stainless steel bezel
Case MaterialSolid 316L stainless steel case
DialWhite Dial
StrapBlack leather strap, tang buckle
CrystalScratch-proof sapphire crystal
CasebackDisplay case with all detail engravings as per genuine
MovementAsian 2824 automatic movement at 28800vph. Decorated to be closed to Cal. 100-04 Glashutte Movement
FunctionHours, minutes, seconds and date display, also real working moon phase function
Water Resistance> 20 Meters

Here's a copy/paste of the text, but it's well written:

Hi Guys,
Recently in November 2016, one of replica factory in China called G Factory (GF) has been release the newest model of A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Moonphase with 384.026 model. G factory is probably the only factory that have its own pride to produce single brand with focus to develop to be better and closer to genuine. After successfully made Senator models, now GF attend to repeat its success to produce another revolutionary replica.
When you look at the previous Senator model, you will find how good and how detail this factory is. Now they try to make new model with complexity ; grande date and moonphase features. Making the date and moonphase displayed on the dial is quite easy for any factory, but making it all well function and real accurate, is probably one of hard part from some factory. But we think that GF is quite put extra effort to make it even better.
Let's take a look closer on dial parts and movement parts deeper


DIAL PERSPECTIVES
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Look at all detail that GF did on this parts. Marker, date wheel, logo, date font, and the dial itself are perfectly made to be very close to genuine version. And it is perfect, probably you won't spot any flaws on this parts. Grande date (Large date) is working perfectly, the moving of the date is perfectly like genuine.
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When you look at the moon phase decoration, you will see huge different compare to any replica with moonphase function. GF is not just put the regular moonphase parts in the market, but they made their own in order to be closer to genuine. It is different from others, and when you see the genuine one, it will be the same like what GF did. The full moon display, the stars, and half moon, is perfectly cloned.

MOVEMENT PERSPECTIVES
A. Lange & Sohne Caliber L086.5, beats at 21,600 vph, composed out of 325 parts, contains 40 Jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 72 hours. That is the genuine movement of this models. Therefore GF worked very hard to get close to this movement. With A.2824 based, they modified some parts to make all features worked well, and they did it.
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All decoration and details engravings on this parts are perfects. Look at it by yourself, there is not "cheapy" things you can see on this one, very detail and well finished. All engravings are well made.
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This one, is probably the best replica on price range $300-$500. Perfectly well made, and almost flawless in every parts of this models. We are not inspecting other parts, because when the factory made all details on dial and movement, we assumed that that other "easier" parts will made perfectly aswell.
This one is very recommended for you, and the price is quite worthy to get this perfect one.




 
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fantastic. awaiting more photos from the dealers. might pick one up myself
 
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Simurgh

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What a beauty! It is time for some high quality ALS replicas. I especially love the attention to the moon-phase detail, I am not a big fan of the stock replica one since it almost always looks nothing like the gen. Too bad I just placed an order with a TD, otherwise I would love to pick this one up.
 
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Donjuanm80

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Very interesting!
The gen in white gold has a certain shine that a steel watch won't be able to replicate, so here perhaps the RG version will be closer to gen.
Moonphase dial is indeed much nicer than on most other reps.
The description says 'working moon phase' - now that would be a major step up versus most other reps which use 24h indicator for the moonphase disc...
 

void_inside

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To me one major flaw is the font they used in the date window. Gen uses ALS's custom Engravers typeface with very prominent rounded tips and thick contrast, while this particular rep completely missed it.

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Looks very good I think, a tad thick it seems (more than 10mm thick), but the right diameter and great finish overall it seems. That's a buy from me !
 

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The date font is a tell (as usual) to the all reps. Given the price of Lange gen (not every one can afford Lange), this rep (I think by GF) is acceptable.
 

newswire

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Just saw the gen at the palazzo ... it's surprisingly thick as well ...


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void_inside

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The date font is a tell (as usual) to the all reps. Given the price of Lange gen (not every one can afford Lange), this rep (I think by GF) is acceptable.
Which is a shame I think. Since 2010 I've been waiting for a "fixed" datograph with correct fonts since amongst my friends (designers) ALS font choice is a big part of its beauty!

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christo14

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That's a beauty, I'm alway tempted by more obscure brands but the reps are usually awful. This looks good!
 

majwilliams0308

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It's me or this watch is literally a brick on your wrist? Why is a "dress" watch as thick as a PAM or AP ROO


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Yeah, its really thick I agree. The Rolex subs are 13mm, IWC Portofinos are 14mm, and this is 14.5mm (by the looks of puretime's measurements). I'm still going to get it and cherish it, but man, that is thick. This will not be able to be tucked under the shirt cuff easily - but that may be the point of this watch.

Something that REALLY excites me is that based on the video of the RG one on trustytime it looks like the moonphase is a working one. When he presses the moonphase button below the crown, it barely moves forward. Excited to see it. Looks like most of the Trusted dealers have this around $250. I'll edit the first post.
 

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To me one major flaw is the font they used in the date window. Gen uses ALS's custom Engravers typeface with very prominent rounded tips and thick contrast, while this particular rep completely missed it.

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My biggest pet peeve too with ALS replicas. The date wheel fonts... on the genuine watches, it's mostly what literally makes the watch complete. Wish they could reproduce it closely on the reps, but hey, maybe I'm asking too much!