Luxury watch manufacturer A. Lange & Sons introduces the Richard Lange model featuring a red-gold dial

The renowned German watchmaker, A. Lange & Söhne, has recently reintroduced the Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch. This exquisite timepiece, limited to 100 pieces (Ref. 252.056), is a testament to the brand's commitment to precision horology and its rich heritage.

The Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch boasts a white gold case, measuring 39.9 millimeters in diameter and 10.6 millimeters in height. The dial, crafted from solid gold, showcases the watch's intricate mechanics through a traditional design inspired by historical regulator dials.

At the heart of the Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch is the manual-winding L094.1 movement, consisting of 390 components. This movement powers the watch's unique features, including the constant force escapement, leaping seconds, and zero reset mechanisms. The constant force escapement ensures a consistent power flow for highly accurate timekeeping, while the leaping seconds hand jumps precisely 60 times a minute. The zero reset mechanism allows the seconds hand to instantly reset to zero when the crown is pulled.

The movement is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback, revealing the hand-engraved balance cock, screwed gold chatons, and blued screws, all characteristic of the Glashütte manufactory.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch is its connection to the past. The founder of the brand, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, was an enthusiastic collector of precision watches by Johann Heinrich Seyffert. The new Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch continues this tradition, drawing inspiration from Seyffert's Chronometer No. 93 from the 18th century.

The price of the Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch is available upon request, but it's expected to be around 110,000 euros. The watch is available exclusively through A. Lange & Söhne boutiques. With its 42-hour power reserve, this limited-edition timepiece is a testament to the brand's craftsmanship and a nod to its rich history.

Interestingly, one of the most famous owners of Seyffert's chronometer was the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, who used it on his South American expedition. This connection further underscores the Richard Lange Leaping Seconds watch's roots in scientific horology and its enduring appeal to those who appreciate precision, craftsmanship, and history.

Luxury watch manufacturer A. Lange & Sons introduces the Richard Lange model featuring a red-gold dial