Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

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A. Lange & Söhne

Tourbillon pour le Mérite, Reference 701.001 | A yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication | Circa 1996

VAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premium

Auction Closed

November 5, 12:07 PM GMT

Estimate

120,000 - 180,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

A. Lange & Söhne


Tourbillon pour le Mérite, Reference 701.001

A yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication

Circa 1996


Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. L902.0 manual winding, 29 jewels 

Movement number: 333

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

Case number: 110'268, 18/150

Closure: 18k yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle

Size: 38.5 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne instruction manual and presentation case with outer packaging 

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

The A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon pour le Mérite Reference 701.001 is a masterpiece. Part of the 'Pour le Mérite' collection, this watch features a 38.5mm yellow gold case, which houses one of the most complex and beautifully finished movements ever crafted. The centerpiece of this watch is its tourbillon, designed to counteract the effects of gravity on timekeeping precision. It's powered by the exceptional L902.0 movement, which includes a fusee-and-chain transmission system—an intricate feature that ensures constant force delivery to the escapement, enhancing accuracy. The dial exudes elegance and legibility. This timepiece not only showcases superlative watchmaking artistry but also pays homage to traditional horology techniques, earning its place among the most coveted and respected watches in the world.