A. Lange and Sohne 260.032 Richard Lange Pour le Merite 18K RG White Dial LIMITED

The Richard Lange Pour le Merite ref. 260.032 is one of the most technically ambitious modern wristwatches from A. Lange and Sohne. Introduced in 2008 in a limited run of 200 pieces in 18k rose gold, it was conceived as the most precision-driven expression of the Richard Lange line, named for Ferdinand Adolph Lange's son and the family's longtime technical director. The watch pairs a white enamel dial with blued hands and a observatory-inspired precision dial, a layout that suits the model's observatory influence without sacrificing the depth and finish collectors expect from Glashutte. Inside is the manually wound caliber L044.1, built around Lange's fusee-and-chain transmission, a constant-force system that helps stabilize torque as the mainspring unwinds. Through the caseback, the chain-and-cone mechanism is fully visible, and for many collectors it is the defining feature of the watch. Within Lange's modern production, the ref. 260.032 holds a very specific place. It was only the third wristwatch from the brand to carry the Pour le Merite designation, putting it in a small group of watches built around Lange's most demanding engineering. The 40.5 mm rose gold case gives it real presence on the wrist, while the slim profile and alligator strap keep the overall feel formal and restrained. Collectors continue to seek out the 260.032 for its limited production, enamel dial, and the appeal of a traditional constant-force solution executed at this level. It is a modern precision watch with clear roots in 19th century scientific watchmaking. Like New with A. Lange & Söhne box and papers dated 2012.