A. Lange & Söhne 1815 UpdownvsBaltic MR Roulette

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown at true scale

1815 Updown

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

39mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

8.7mm

lowest

9mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

$39,600

$545

lowest

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L0xx

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
8.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
18kt White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18-carat white gold | Case back: sapphire glass
n/a
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L0xx
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,600
$545
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown for its German artisanal craftsmanship, elegant design, and versatile wearability with both casual and formal attire. The 39mm case is noted as fitting well on various wrist sizes, with reviewers highlighting the depth of the dial and the distinct power-reserve indicator. The manual-wind movement's seconds hand stopping at zero when out of power is considered a handy feature for precise time setting. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown highly for its blend of refined finishing and everyday wearability.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.