A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater PerpetualvsBlancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

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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 Minute Repeater Perpetual at true scale

Minute Repeater Perpetual

Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel at true scale

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Diameter

40.5mm

45.2mm

Thickness

12.1mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

20m

30m

highest

Power Reserve

72h

168h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$107,200

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L1xx

3638

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
45.2mm
Thickness
12.1mm
15.1mm
Material
950 Platinum
Platinum
Finish
950 platinum | Case back: sapphire glass
Platinum
Water Resistance
20m
30m
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L1xx
3638
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
168h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase, Big Date, Day Display
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$107,200
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Reviews

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

A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual

Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual for its elegant integration of complex complications, comfortable wearability despite its platinum case, and the clear, warm chime of its minute repeater. The watch features a four-piece black enamel dial with a perpetual calendar, big date, and a moonphase with 100 hand-engraved stars, all powered by the manual-wind L122.2 movement. Reviewers note its 12.1mm thickness is impressive for the complications, though one review suggests its movement finishing is less romantic than a competitor. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual highly for its restrained design and exceptional finishing.

Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Owners praise the Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel for its captivating dial, pure aesthetic, and beautifully finished, highly functional full calendar movement. The under-lug adjusters are noted as brilliant, and the white enamel dial maintains its bright appearance. Some owners find the monopoussier movement fantastic for daily wear, while others appreciate the clean case design due to hidden correctors. One owner loves their Blancpain Villeret, finding the Villeret and Leman lines excellent. The moonphase is described as subtle, visible only in certain lighting. One owner noted the buckle pin popping out due to the lack of a locking deployment clasp. Some prefer different brands' aesthetics or find its resale value a concern. One owner noted it wears large. Overall, owners rate the Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel highly for its intricate calendar complications and refined aesthetic, despite some concerns about wearability and resale value.