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A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Tourbillon ‘Pour le Mérite’, Reference 760.032F | A pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and regulator dial, Circa 2015

Auction Closed

October 21, 07:40 AM GMT

Estimate

600,000 - 800,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Tourbillon ‘Pour le Mérite’, Reference 760.032F

A pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and regulator dial, Circa 2015

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. L 072.1 mechanical, 31 jewels

Movement number: 94’620

Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws

Case number: 209’137

Closure: brown A. Lange & Söhne alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle

Size: 42 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

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

When famous scientist Alexander Humboldt went on his expeditions in the early 19th century, he relied on the precision timepieces by a certain Johann Heinrich Seyffert in order to calculate coordinates and other scientific measurements. Seyffert was the first watchmaker to establish the fundamentals of precision timekeeping in Saxony, thus laying the foundation for A. Lange & Söhne’s endeavours today. Therefore, it felt quite fitting for the company to create a wristwatch inspired by Seyffert’s pocket chronometers.

The Seyffert No. 93 strikingly split the dial into three overlapping areas displaying the minutes, hours and seconds respectively. This non-orthodox design was directly adapted into the reference 760.032. Additionally, the watch is named in honour of Richard Lange, scientist and one of the company’s founding fathers, further cementing the watch’s historic embedding.

As embodiment of Richard Lange’s vision, the present watch houses one of the most progressive and intricate movements of its time, the calibre L072.1. It includes a fusée-and-chain transmission, as well as a one-minute tourbillon, both allowing for an incredibly effective way to improve the accuracy of the watch, while further featuring the patented zero-reset mechanism. The movement is beautifully exposed, with the tourbillon cage simultaneously acting as the subsidiary seconds dial.

Adding to the intrigue of the watch is the swinging hour dial: In order to not obstruct the view on the inner workings of the watch, the overlapping part of the hour dial retracts after passing the 12 o’clock position and only appears again when reaching 6 o’clock. This playful gimmick further enhances the watch’s technical magnificence, reaching a level of horological complexity and prowess only very few watchmakers can achieve.

朗格 Richard Lange Tourbillon ‘Pour le Mérite’ 型號760.032F

粉紅金陀飛輪腕錶，備芝麻鏈傳動裝置及規範指針錶盤，約2015年製

附帶證書、説明書及盒子

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."