A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1vsBaltic 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.
Little Lange 1
MR Roulette
Diameter
36.8mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Thickness
9.5mm
9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
72h
highest
42h
MSRP
n/a
$545
Movement
L121.1
Hangzhou 5000A
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 as an art piece, highlighting its beautiful guilloché dial and stunning moonphase complication. One owner found the 36.8mm case size to feel small on a 6.75" wrist. The retail price is $54,700, with some noting it is comparable to the regular Lange 1 despite a simpler movement. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 a highly regarded piece for its artistic dial and moonphase complication.
The German craftsmanship of the movement is a notable strength. No consensus on weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.
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.
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.
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