A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1vsCincinnati Watch Company Phantom
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Measurements
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Little Lange 1
Phantom
Diameter
36.8mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
9.5mm
lowest
10.2mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
72h
highest
45h
MSRP
n/a
$1,995
Movement
L121.1
Sellita SW210-1
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 praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom's terrific ice blue dial and manual-wind movement. Accuracy is reported at -2 seconds per day, and the watch is considered easy to read and attention-grabbing. However, some owners find the crown too small and difficult to wind, with opinions split on whether the quality justifies the price. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom highly for its striking dial and enjoyable manual-wind experience, despite some concerns about crown usability and value.
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