A. Lange & Sohne Tourbillon Pour le Merite Ref. 701.005, Only 50 Pieces
Brand: A. Lange & Sohne
Reference: 701.005
Year: 1996
Material: Platinum
Dial Color: Silver
Dimensions: 38.5 mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Tan with Original Buckle
Box/Paper: Box & Papers
Condition: Good Condition, Some Hairline Scratches Consistent with Age
SKU: 207461
Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Tourbillon Pour le Merite stands as one of the most important modern wristwatches ever producedand the reference that firmly re-established A. Lange & Sohne at the absolute summit of haute horlogerie. Conceived as a statement of technical supremacy, it was the first wristwatch to combine a fusee-and-chain transmission with a tourbillon, a feat previously reserved for the most ambitious marine chronometers and observatory pieces. The result is not only mechanically breathtaking, but historically pivotal: a watch that announced Langes return with authority, depth, and intellectual seriousness.
The reference 701.005 is housed in a beautifully proportioned precious-metal case, its restrained elegance allowing the dial to speak in the unmistakable language of Lange. The composition is classical and deliberate, with crisp typography, balanced apertures, and the visual anchor of the power-reserve indicationan unmistakable hallmark of the Pour le Merite line. On the reverse, the movement is nothing short of revelatory: the hand-engraved balance cock, the exposed fusee-and-chain mechanism, and the tourbillon cage itself forming a display that remains as emotionally powerful today as it was at its debut.
This example presents with minor wear consistent with careful, respectful use, preserving the sharpness and integrity of the case. Importantly, it is offered complete with its original box and papersan increasingly rare and meaningful detail for a reference of such importance. For the serious collector, the Tourbillon Pour le Merite is not merely a complication, but a cornerstone of modern watchmaking historyone that continues to define what contemporary high horology can, and should, aspire to be.
One of 50 platinum pieces made.
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