A. LANGE & SÖHNE | A VERY FINE BOUTIQUE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION HONEY GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH PATENTED STOP SECONDS MECHANISM AND ENGRAVED HONEY GOLD PIVOTING SEGMENT DIAL NO 02/15 CASE 199952 RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON POUR LE MÉRITE - HANDWERKSKUNST MADE IN 2012

• cal. L072.1 finely engraved manual winding movement, 31 jewels • finely grained honey gold dial, oversize minute ring, interlaced eccentric hour dial with Roman numerals and constant seconds combined with see-through tourbillon • 18k honey gold case, down turned lugs, crown to activate patented stop seconds mechanism, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k honey gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle

Manual winding movement and stop second mechanism in working order when cataloging. The dial is in excellent condition. The watch shows no visible blemishes and appears to be unworn. The case band shows light signs of tarnishing to the band which can be cleaned easily. Overall in excellent condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered 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."

Accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne guarantee booklet, instruction manual and presentation box. Crafted in A. Lange & Söhne's attractive honey-coloured gold case with matching traditional tremblag engraved gold dial, the fourth edition of the famous Pour Le Mérit incarnation was launched in December 2010 and the Handwerkskunst (craftsmanship) model released in an edition of only 15 examples available exclusively at boutiques in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul and Dresden. The 'Pour Le Mérit' is arguably A. Lange & Sohne's most coveted model as it epitomizes the high quality of materials used and precise hand-finishing the company has become famous for. The regulator dial features an ingenious system to reveal the oversize tourbillon carriage while maintaining readability 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. Complementing the case, which is made from a gold exclusive to A. Lange & Sohne and boasts a hardness of 300 Vickers, almost twice as hard as regular gold, is the three-quarter plate movement made from untreated German silver with diamond end-stone, fusee and chain drive and hand-engraved relief balance bridge that can be viewed through the sapphire crystal reverse.