The Basics
Originally introduced in 2009 as a limited edition of 50 pieces in platinum and 200 in pink gold, 2016 marked a surprising return of the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite – now in white gold with a black dial. The 2016 version is limited to 218 pieces, which coincides with the number of A. Lange & Söhne dealers around the world. At a little over EUR 80.000 at he time of release, its price is significantly lower than the 2009 releases.
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Family: | Richard Lange |
| Reference: | 260.028 |
| Name: | Richard Lange Pour le Mérite White Gold |
| Produced: | 2016 – 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 218 units |
Below is a detailed look at A. Lange & Söhne’s model 260.028 from Richard Lange watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Pour le Mérite White Gold (260.028) was originally released in 2016 – 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 36-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The white gold case measures 40.5mm in diameter and roughly 10.7mm thick, with 20mm lug width. The round case is paired with a black color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange model 260.028 water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40.5mm |
| Height: | 10.7mm |
| Lug Width: | 20mm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Richard Lange 260.028 movement is a powered by caliber L044.1 made by A. Lange & Söhne. The 33-jewel hand-wound movement is 31.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 36-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Caliber: | L044.1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Jewels: | 33 |
| Reserve: | 36 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Chain & Fusée |
The Price
How much does the A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange 260.028 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in A. Lange & Söhne’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 218 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $81,300 .
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Specifications:
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Model: Richard Lange Pour le Mérite White Gold
- Reference Number: 260.028
- Limited: Yes, 218 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40.5
- Thickness: 10.7
- Lug Width: 20
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Caliber: L044.1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 31.6mm
- Jewels: 33
- Power Reserve: 36 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About A. Lange & Söhne
Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded A. Lange & Söhne in 1845 in Glashütte, Germany. A. Lange & Söhne watches are instantly recognizable as a different style in movement construction. The characteristics are closer to classic British watches than Swiss. Three quarter plates with engraved balance cocks are often seen, along with screwed chatons for the jewels. A. Lange & Söhne is part of the Richemont group.
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