A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute RepeatervsDan Henry 1900

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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 Richard Lange Minute Repeater at true scale

Richard Lange Minute Repeater

Dan Henry 1900 at true scale

1900

Diameter

39mm

28.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

42.2mm

Thickness

9.7mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

20m

n/a

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$240

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L1xx

Quartz

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
28.5mm
Thickness
9.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Material
950 Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
950 platinum | Case back: sapphire glass
n/a
Water Resistance
20m
n/a
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
White
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L1xx
n/a
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$240
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Reviews

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

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater

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.

From video reviewers

The minute repeater mechanism's continuous, harmonious chime is a standout feature. The sapphire caseback showcasing the polished gong hammers is also noted.

Dan Henry 1900

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1900 for its impressive lume and the unique moving inner crystal bezel, with many finding the design and execution top-notch and offering great value for the price. Some owners, however, criticize the stock bands as cheap and note that the sapphire crystal lacks double anti-reflective coating, impacting legibility in certain lighting conditions. One owner dislikes the fixed lugs, and another suggests the strap design may lead to poor wearability. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1900 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns about strap quality and legibility.