A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute RepeatervsBaltic MR Roulette

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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

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

39mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

9.7mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

20m

30m

highest

Power Reserve

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

n/a

$545

Movement

A. Lange & Söhne L1xx

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
9.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
950 Platinum
Stainless Steel
Finish
950 platinum | Case back: sapphire glass
n/a
Water Resistance
20m
30m
Caseback
Sapphire display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
A. Lange & Söhne L1xx
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$545
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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.