A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute RepeatervsFarer Lissom
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Measurements
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Richard Lange Minute Repeater

Lissom
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.8mm
Thickness
9.7mm
8.0mm
lowest
Water Resistance
20m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
72h
highest
50h
MSRP
n/a
$1,150
Movement
A. Lange & Söhne L1xx
La Joux-Perret D100
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater for its understated elegance and discreet appearance, noting its classic design with Roman numerals on a three-part enamel dial and a restrained 39mm platinum case. The minute repeater chime is described as clear and warm, with a harmonious gong, and its slide mechanism is less noticeable than some competitors. The watch is considered wearable due to its dimensions and safety features, with one enthusiast calling it "as good as a Lange gets" for its attention to detail. However, some owners wish for tighter lugs or a smaller case size, and the use of platinum for a minute repeater case is questioned by some sources due to its sound-dampening properties, though others appreciate the SUG-made platinum case. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater for its harmonious chime and discreet, wearable platinum case.
The minute repeater mechanism's continuous, harmonious chime is a standout feature. The sapphire caseback showcasing the polished gong hammers is also noted.
Owners widely praise the Farer LISSOM for its beautiful and bold designs, with multiple sources highlighting its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the vibrant dial colors, intricate detailing like the subsidiary seconds display, and the horizontally brushed case side. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is noted, with one owner reporting a breakage after overwinding but receiving excellent customer service. Some owners find the 38mm size a bit small for their wrist, and the numeral orientation on the dial is a minor point of discussion, with one owner observing blue numerals appearing nearly black in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer LISSOM highly for its attractive, slim design and value proposition.
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