A. Lange & Söhne - The Geneva Watch Auction: XX Geneva Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: 2018
    Reference No: 760.026F
    Movement No: 99'841
    Case No: 218'184
    Model Name: Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L072.1, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne deployant buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee dated February 11, 2018, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2011, the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite was launched in white gold, pink gold, along with two limited edition variants with 15 pieces for Handwerkskunst honey gold and 100 pieces in platinum. Inspired by the precision chronometer No. 93 pocket watch crafted by principal pioneer of Saxon watchmaking in the 18th century, Johann Heinrich Seyffert, the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite reflects Seyffert’s quest for horological perfection with an impressive contemporary interpretation by the brand.

    The first feature connoisseurs would notice is the ensemble of three overlapping circles on its argenté silver dial. Balancing in harmony, each circle devotes itself to the utmost degree of accuracy, starting with the dominant element of a large minute circle taking the lead at the top hovering over the two smaller subdials for seconds from the left, and hours indicated with Roman numerals on the right. At the intersection of the lower subdials, a remarkable feature enables a splendid unobstructed view of the one-minute tourbillon rotating in its full glory. Patented as a pivoting dial with a hidden segment, the Roman numerals VII, IX and X are set on a separate dial segment that will pivot instantaneously into the aperture to complete the hour scale between 6 and 12 o’clock. The motion is generated by an ingenious switching mechanism, which assures that the dial segment is advanced by 90 degrees in increments of six hours. Coupled with a patented stop-seconds mechanism, the tourbillon can be halted simply by pulling the crown, allowing the time displayed by the watch to be set to one-second accuracy.

    This model in white gold features an argenté-coloured dial crafted from solid silver and was only available at A. Lange & Söhne boutiques. Preserved in excellent condition, the present watch is furthermore accompanied by its A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee dated February 11, 2018, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.

    On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.

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Ref. 760.026F
A highly rare and attractive white gold tourbillon wristwatch with fusée-and-chain transmission, stop seconds mechanism, guarantee and presentation box

2018
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF80,000 - 160,000 
€85,100-170,000
$93,000-186,000

Sold for CHF114,300

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XX

Geneva Auction 9 - 10 November 2024