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1001Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 760.025F
Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”
A very fine and impressive limited edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with fusée-and-chain and stop seconds mechanism, pivoting dial, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 83 of a limited edition of 100 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$620,000 - 1,200,000€72,600 - 140,000$79,500 - 154,000
HK$698,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Reference No
- 760.025F
- Movement No
- 88’510
- Case No
- 198’331, No. 083/100
- Model Name
- Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L072.1, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Carlson Watch Co. Hong Kong, dated 4 February 2012, instruction manual, cloth, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Inspired by the precision No. 93 pocket watch of 18th century Saxon watchmaking pioneer Johann Heinrich Seyffert, the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite exemplifies A. Lange & Söhne's quest for 21st century horological perfection. Within, the sophisticated cal. L072.1 converges centuries of innovation. Introduced since 2011, the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite were available in different metals: white gold, pink gold, and two limited edition variants with 15 pieces for Handwerkskunst honey gold and 100 pieces in platinum, like the present example.
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.
Numbered 83 of only 100 platinum examples, this Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite is preserved in exceptional condition with barely any signs of wear and accompanied by its full set of accessories.
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.
Numbered 83 of only 100 platinum examples, this Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite is preserved in exceptional condition with barely any signs of wear and accompanied by its full set of accessories.
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.
Browse MakerOn 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.