A. Lange & Söhne Lange-Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Ref. 701.001
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1998
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis A. Lange & Söhne gentleman’s wristwatch, designated the "Lange-Tourbillon Pour le Mérite," is an 18K yellow gold manual-winding timepiece. It features a silver-coloured dial with Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 9 o'clock, a 36-hour power-reserve indication at 3 o'clock, and a visible one-minute tourbillon regulator integrated into the main dial surface.
The watch is powered by the Caliber L 902.1 movement, which incorporates a fusee and chain mechanism for consistent power distribution. The case is round-shaped and water-resistant, with a sapphire-crystal case-back secured by six screws. This specific unit, part of a limited edition of 150 examples, is numbered 95/150, with case number 110 345 and movement number 310.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding tourbillon wristwatch
- Functions
- One-minute tourbillon, 36-hour power reserve
- Reference
- 701.001
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Case Dimensions
- 47.1 x 38.6 mm
- Limited Edition
- 95 of 150
- Movement Caliber
- L 902.1
- Original Sale Date
- December 24, 1998
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a round 18K yellow gold case measuring 47.1 x 38.6 mm. The design includes a water-resistant construction with a sapphire-crystal case-back, which is held in place by six screws. The dial is silver in colour and features suspended Arabic numerals for the hours. The layout includes subsidiary functions: a seconds register positioned at 9 o'clock and a power-reserve indicator with a 36-hour scale located at the 3 o'clock position. The tourbillon regulator is visible through a large aperture in the dial, which is open at the lower section.
- Visible features
- • Blue steel hands • Visible tourbillon bridge spanning the dial opening • Arabic numeral hour markers • 18K gold buckle stamped with brand logo
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch is powered by the caliber L 902.1, a manual-winding movement. A primary feature of this mechanism is the integration of a fusee and chain, which is designed to provide uniform power distribution throughout the 36-hour reserve period. The movement incorporates a one-minute tourbillon to address the effects of gravity on timekeeping accuracy. The manufacture identified this movement as part of the initial relaunch of the brand in 1994 , with this specific example numbered 310. It is a one-minute tourbillon regulator.
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description reports the case as being in good condition with minor scratches. The dial is stated to be in new condition, and the hands are original. The watch includes the original fitted box and outer box. It is accompanied by its certificate of origin, which records that the watch was originally sold through Juwelier Schindler in December 1998. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap and an 18K yellow gold deployant clasp.
Identification
- Reference
- 701.001
- Serial number
- 110 345
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement overhaul recommended by the source
- Research required: Minor surface scratching on case reported by the source