A. Lange & Söhne

• cal. L072.1 manual winding German silver movement with relief hand-engraved 4th bridge, 31 jewels, 1 diamond endstone in gold chaton, one-minute tourbillon with lever escapement, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 5 positions, fusee & chain • tremblag engraved honey gold dial, central oversize minutes with raised chapter, quarter numerals in red, integrated oversize seconds chapter ring and prominent hour ring to the right with roman numerals and automatically pivoting segment from 8pm-10pm position, honey gold index hands  • patented 18k honey gold circular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • with an 18k honey gold Lange buckle

Offered in excellet unworn 'as new' condition. The movement is running and all functions working correctly atthe time of cataloging. **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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With A. Lange & Söhne International Guarantee, Instruction Manual, presentation case and outer packaging.

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 perhaps 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.