The Basics
The Tourbillon Pour le Mérite was one of the original 4 models introduced in the earliest days of the modern A. Lange & Söhne, as visualized by Gunter Blumlein as a way to make a statement – A. Lange & Söhne would play at the highest levels of horology. In the 701.001 configuration, it is said a total of 104 pieces were created.
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Family: | Tourbillon |
| Reference: | 701.001 |
| Name: | Tourbillon Pour le Mérite |
| Produced: | 1994 – 1998 |
| Limited: | Yes, 104 units |
Below is a detailed look at A. Lange & Söhne’s model 701.001 from Tourbillon watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
A. Lange & Söhne’s Tourbillon Pour le Mérite (701.001) was originally released in 1994 – 1998. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 36-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The yellow gold case measures 38.5mm in diameter and roughly 10mm thick, with 20mm lug width. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. A. Lange & Söhne’s Tourbillon model 701.001 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: | Yellow gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 38.5mm |
| Height: | 10mm |
| Lug Width: | 20mm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Tourbillon 701.001 movement is a powered by caliber L902.0 made by A. Lange & Söhne. The 29-jewel hand-wound movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 36-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Caliber: | L902.0 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 29 |
| Reserve: | 36 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator, Tourbillon Escapement, Chain & Fusée |
The Price
How much does the A. Lange & Söhne’s Tourbillon 701.001 cost? This watch was introduced in 1994 and has been in A. Lange & Söhne’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 104 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available .
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Specifications:
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Model: Tourbillon Pour le Mérite
- Reference Number: 701.001
- Limited: Yes, 104 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Yellow gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 38.5
- Thickness: 10
- Lug Width: 20
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Caliber: L902.0
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 29
- Power Reserve: 36 hours
- Frequency: 18000 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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