A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1vsKUOE Old Smith 90-007
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Measurements
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Little Lange 1

Old Smith 90-007
Diameter
36.8mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.3mm
Thickness
9.5mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
72h
highest
42h
MSRP
n/a
$640
Movement
L121.1
Miyota 82S5
Case
8 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.
Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its vintage aesthetic, with particular admiration for its blue hands that shine in sunlight and its grainy textured dial with satisfying chunky numerals. The 35mm case size is noted as a potential issue for smaller wrists, and one owner found the crown difficult to operate, while another experienced an initial defect. The Super-LumiNova is described as weak, and the $635 price is considered high for the Miyota 82S5 movement and standard specifications, though some feel the premium is justified by Kuoe's distinctive design and microbrand status. On balance, owners cherish the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its unique design language and discreet dress/office appeal.
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