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A. Lange & Söhne — Tourbillon

Also known as: Tourbillon

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

1994–2012 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

A. Lange & Söhne

Tourbillon is a wristwatch family made by A. Lange & Söhne. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1994 to 2012. Recorded movements are A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0 and A. Lange & Söhne caliber L903.0, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator, tourbillon escapement and chain & fusée.

The sampled references record case diameters of 36.5–41.2 mm, heights of 10–14.3 mm and cases in yellow gold, platinum and honey gold. Reference examples: ref. 701.001 (Tourbillon Pour le Mérite; 1994–1998; 38.50 mm); ref. 701.005 (Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum; 1994–1998; 38.50 mm); ref. 702.025 (Tourbograph Pour le Mérite Platinum / Silver; 2006–2009; 41.20 mm); ref. 751.005 (Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum / Bracelet; 1995–1999; 38.50 mm).

6 of the sampled references are recorded as limited editions (701.001: 104 units; 701.005: 46 units; 702.025: 51 units; 751.005: 3 units; 711.035: 1 unit; 712.050: 50 units).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 6 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 1994 and the latest is 2012.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Lug width
19–20 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
10–14.3 mm
Case materials recorded
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Honey Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
36.5–41.2 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement, Chain & Fusée, Chronograph, Column wheel
Movements recorded
A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0 · A. Lange & Söhne caliber L903.0
Production years recorded
1994–2012

Design

Hands
Alpha
Hour markers
Arabic Numerals, Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
Silver, Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Tourbillon
References sampled
701.001 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite · 701.005 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum · 702.025 — Tourbograph Pour le Mérite Platinum / Silver · 751.005 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum / Bracelet · 711.035 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum / Black · 712.050 — Tourbograph Pour le Mérite F.A. Lange
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
701.001
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 10 references under this family name; this entry summarises 6 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 701.001 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite

    produced 1994–1998; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0; 38.50 mm yellow gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 701.005 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum

    produced 1994–1998; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0; 38.50 mm platinum; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 702.025 — Tourbograph Pour le Mérite Platinum / Silver

    produced 2006–2009; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L903.0; 41.20 mm platinum; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 751.005 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum / Bracelet

    produced 1995–1999; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0; 38.50 mm platinum; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 711.035 — Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Platinum / Black

    produced 1996–1996; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L902.0; 36.50 mm platinum; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 712.050 — Tourbograph Pour le Mérite F.A. Lange

    produced 2010–2012; A. Lange & Söhne caliber L903.0; 41.20 mm honey gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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