Important Watches

A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”, Reference 701.001 A limited edition yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and power reserve indication, Circa 1997 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 902.0 mechanical, 29 jewels Movement number: 385 Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws Case number: limited edition 097/150 and 110’347 Closure: brown A. Lange & Söhne alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle Size: 38.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne International Guarantee Seal, instruction manual and presentation box The “Pour le Mérite” name is reserved for some of A. Lange & Söhne’s most intricately engineered watches. Even though the brand had been a respected name in German watches for a century, the aftermath of World War II and the subsequent nationalization of the German watch industry led to the disappearance of the A. Lange & Söhne. It wasn't until 1994, after the reunification of Germany, that the brand was revived by Ferdinand Lange's great-grandson, Walter Lange, in partnership with watch industry veteran Günter Blümlein. At the relaunch of the brand, four collections were introduced as the pillars of the new A. Lange & Söhne: the flagship Lange 1, the classic Saxonia, the characterful Arkade and the haute horlogerie Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”. The A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite" represents a pinnacle of technical innovation in watchmaking, showcasing the brand's dedication to precision and mechanical mastery. At the heart of this timepiece lies the groundbreaking combination of a tourbillon and a chain and fusée transmission, a first in wristwatch history. The chain and fusée is one of the most effective ways of improving the accuracy of a watch. It is a constant force mechanism which compensates for the constantly lowering tension in the mainspring as it winds down from full power by using an extremely miniaturised chain wrapped around a cassette of changing diameter in accordance with the state of winding. The engineering behind such mechanisms is astonishing, with the chain alone containing 636 components measuring only 0.25 mm tall, all hand assembled and is visible through a cut out in the three quarter plate. By reintroducing advanced mechanisms like the chain and fusée transmission and combining them with the aesthetic and artisanal traditions that define the brand, A. Lange & Söhne has firmly reestablished itself as a leader in luxury watchmaking. The limited production run of this masterpiece, with only 150 pieces made in all golds, underscores its exclusivity and the meticulous effort invested in each piece, making it a symbol of precision, heritage, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

View 1 of Lot 2424: Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”, Reference 701.001 | A limited edition yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and power reserve indication, Circa 1997

tourbillon “pour le mérite”, reference 701.001 | a limited edition yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and power reserve indication, circa 1997

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 2014 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. L072.1 mechanical, 31 jewels Movement number: 94’805 Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws Case number: 204'527 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 Garantie, instruction manual and presentation box Named after the celebrated watchmaker, scientist, and founding figure of A. Lange & Söhne, the Richard Lange collection embodies the pioneering curiosity and inventive spirit of its namesake. The Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite is a remarkable expression of this legacy, showcasing a meticulously balanced regulator-style dial that separates the display of hours, minutes, and seconds into three distinct sections for exceptional clarity.

View 1 of Lot 2582: Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite", Reference 760.032F | A pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée and regulator dial, Circa 2014

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