961Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 232.026
Richard Lange
A fine and attractive boutique edition white gold wristwatch with center seconds, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€14,200 - 23,600$15,400 - 25,600
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2017
- Reference No
- 232.026
- Movement No
- 112’278
- Case No
- 224’346
- Model Name
- Richard Lange
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L041.2, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Dubail France dated 27th April 2017, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2006 as a revival of scientific observatory watches, the Richard Lange family features a traditional three-hand design with a prominent sweep seconds hand. The reference 232.026, specifically, is encased in white gold and showcases the signature blued hands and accents that are icons of A. Lange & Söhne timepieces. This particular model introduced in 2013 is exclusively available in A. Lange & Söhne boutiques.
Seamlessly blend traditional Saxonian watchmaking techniques with a contemporary touch, the Richard Lange collection resulted in timeless and wearable aesthetics. Powered by the manufacturer's in-house calibre L041.2, a manual-winding movement that contains hacking seconds for precise time setting. These watches exemplify A. Lange & Söhne's distinctive design language and commitment towards watchmaking excellence.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally 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.