Year: 2009
Reference No: 260.025
Movement No: 78'519
Case No: 188'504, caseback further stamped 04/50
Model Name: Richard Lange “Pour le Mérite”
Material: Platinum
Calibre: Manual, cal. L044.1, 33 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Oeding-Erdel and dated 17th August 2009, instruction manual, product literature, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Named in honour of Ferdinand Adolph Lange's second son, the Richard Lange "Pour le Mérite" made its debut in 2008. Released in various metals as a limited edition, 50 pieces where made in platinum like the present example, 200 in pink gold, and 218 in white gold. Renowned for his simplicity with exceptional mechanics, Richard Lange has always been known as a genius in the field of micro-engineering with a passion for inventing and improving precision instruments including of course timepieces. Revealed through its sapphire display case back is the stunning caliber L044.1. Showcasing a distinctive three-quarter plate made of German silver. It incorporates an extremely elaborate and outstanding Fusée and chain mechanism that distinguishes itself from basic three-handed movements. With its main objective being to deliver a constant torque, the Fusée and Chain mechanism present in the "Pour le Mérite", as the name implies, stands in a league of its own. The present platinum Richard Lange "Pour le Mérite", number 04/50, is further accompanied by its full set of accessories and is certain to stand as one of the rarest examples from this exclusive series.