Lot 2232
  • 2232

A. LANGE & SÖHNE | PINK GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL AND PATENTED STOP SECONDS MECHANISM CASE 211996 RICHARD LANGE POUR LE MÉRITE CIRCA 2014

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600,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description

  • PINK GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL AND PATENTED STOP SECONDS MECHANISM CASE 211996 RICHARD LANGE POUR LE MÉRITE CIRCA 2014
Movement: cal. L072.1 manual winding, 31 jewelsCase: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screwsBracelet/Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne folding claspSize: 42 mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee Seal, instruction manual and presentation box

Condition

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial and hands are in very good condition. The case is in good condition with minor surface wear to the bezel and band, visible with the naked eye. Otherwise the watch is in overall very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

From the moment A. Lange & Söhne first introduced the Tourbillon Pour Le Mérite in 1994, the watch revolutionized the industry. Each element of the Richard Lange Tourbillon 'Pour le Mérite' was chosen for precision timekeeping and it is arguably one of the most sought-after models by A. Lange & Söhne as it epitomizes the high quality of materials used and the elaborate craftsmanship the company has become famous for. Historically the German term 'Pour le Mérite' was considered as the highest order of merit in Kingdom of Prussia in the 17th century. As it is awarded as a recognition of extraordinary achievement, the criteria was extremely stringent. Embracing the same spirit, the process of making this timepiece was executed according to the highest standard for the purpose of precise timekeeping. The regulator dial features an ingenious system to reveal the oversized tourbillon carriage while improving legibility by automatically moving the section of the hour dial located between the 8-10 o'clock position into and out of view as the hours pass 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock respectively. Furthermore, this extraordinary timepiece is the first to combine stop seconds with a tourbillon mechanism. When the crown is pulled out, the tourbillon carriage and thus the seconds are arrested, allowing for maximum accuracy in time-setting.