A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Minute Repeater, Reference 606.079F

A limited edition platinum minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dial, Circa 2023

Dial: enamel

Calibre: cal. L122.1 mechanical, 39 jewels

Movement number: 156'771

Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back

Case number: limited edition 04/50 and 267'104

Closure: black A. Lange & Söhne alligator strap and platinum folding clasp

Size: 39 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee, instruction manual and presentation box

Introduced at Watches & Wonders 2022, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater Reference 606.079F marked the first minute repeater within the Richard Lange collection, a line renowned for its pursuit of scientific precision, classical aesthetics, and chronometer-inspired watchmaking.

Produced in a highly exclusive limited edition of just 50 pieces, the model combines one of traditional horology’s most revered complications with the restrained elegance for which the Richard Lange family is celebrated. The watch is encased in platinum and distinguished by its exquisite white Grand Feu enamel dial. The luminous enamel surface forms a flawless backdrop for the crisp black Roman numerals, minute and seconds tracks, and finely executed inscriptions. Notably, these black indications are not simply printed onto the dial, but are fired into the enamel itself, creating a depth and permanence befitting the watch’s artisanal character. Flame-blued hands provide a subtle yet striking contrast against the monochromatic palette, complemented by the red accent at XII that adds a touch of vitality to the otherwise austere composition.

Beyond its visual refinement, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater showcases a series of ingenious technical innovations that elevate both functionality and reliability. Lange equipped the watch with a foolproof safety mechanism that prevents the repeater from being activated while the crown is pulled out for time setting, while simultaneously ensuring the crown cannot be pulled when the chiming sequence is underway. A second enhancement is the pause-elimination feature, which omits the traditional silent gap between the hour and minute strikes whenever no quarter-hours need to be sounded, such as during the first fourteen minutes after the hour. Finally, Lange’s patented hammer blocker holds the polished hammers in their resting position for a fraction of a second after each strike, preventing unwanted rebound and accidental contact with the gongs that could compromise tonal purity.

Fresh to the auction market, this remarkable reference offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sophisticated, technically accomplished, and elusive contemporary creations from A. Lange & Söhne.