A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon PhasevsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual Calendar

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Measurements
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Little Lange 1 Moon Phase

Portofino Perpetual Calendar
Diameter
36.8mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
lowest
12.7mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
72h
highest
60h
MSRP
n/a
$41,500
Movement
A. Lange & Söhne L1xx
IWC Caliber 82xxx
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 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 Moon Phase for its brand heritage, detail, finishing, and complexity, with one owner selecting it as their first watch due to these attributes. The white gold variant with a black dial is described as stunning in person, showcasing astounding detail and workmanship. The watch features recessed pushers and a polished case, with its sub-dials retaining the size of the original model, though the day/night indicator was omitted. Overall, owners rate the A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase highly for its exceptional craftsmanship and brand appeal.
The aventurine glass dial is a captivating aesthetic highlight. No shared weaknesses were identified.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar for its elegant, clean dial, tasteful hands, and smart functionality. The 40mm case size and 12.7mm thickness are generally considered well-proportioned, though one owner found it slightly feminine and disliked the lug design and factory strap. Reviewers highlight the Kurt Klaus perpetual calendar module as foolproof and recognizing months and leap years until 2100, utilizing the IWC Calibre 82650 with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners note that the subdials require advancing the crown to set and cannot be set backward, and one heard of potential malfunctions after leap days. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar highly for its sophisticated perpetual calendar complication and refined wearability.
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