A Lange Sohne Richard Lange "Pour le Merit" White Gold 40.5mm Black Dial 260.028 - BRAND NEW

Name: A Lange Sohne Richard Lange "Pour le Merit" White Gold 40.5mm Black Dial 260.028 - BRAND NEW
Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
SKU: 260.028
Price: 79999.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$79,999.00

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The A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite 260.028 is a brand-new, 40.5mm white gold precision timepiece featuring a black dial with Roman numerals and a hand-stitched leather strap. It houses one of haute horlogerie's most revered complications—the fusée-and-chain transmission—ensuring isochronous torque delivery from the first wind to the last. This reference stands among the most intellectually serious dress watches available to collectors today.

Reference 260.028 represents the apex of the Richard Lange family, combining classical proportions with an engineering achievement that dates to the 16th century. Available brand new with full box and papers at Bizak & Co., this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of Lange's most coveted references; contact our team or buy online now to secure yours.

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The A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite is widely regarded as one of the most important wristwatches ever made—not for its complications in the conventional sense, but for the mechanical purity at its heart. Named in honor of Prussia's distinguished Pour le Mérite order, a decoration historically awarded for intellectual and artistic achievement, the watch pays tribute to the highest ideals of Germanic craftsmanship and scientific exactitude. Reference 260.028 brings this philosophy to life in a 40.5mm white gold case that wears with quiet authority on the wrist.

The black Roman numeral dial is a masterclass in legibility and restraint. Large, crisp Roman numerals occupy the chapter ring in the classical Lange tradition, while subsidiary seconds sit in perfect symmetry at 6 o'clock. The contrast between the deep black of the dial and the cool brilliance of the white gold case and indices creates a visual tension that is at once elegant and technical—entirely in keeping with the Richard Lange family's identity as an instrument for serious horological connoisseurs.

The soul of the 260.028 is its fusée-and-chain transmission, a mechanism with roots in 16th-century pocket watch making that compensates for the declining torque of a mainspring as it unwinds. A miniature chain of extraordinary delicacy—comprising dozens of hand-finished links—connects the mainspring barrel to a conical fusée pulley, equalizing the force delivered to the gear train from the first turn of the crown to the last. The result is a consistency of rate that is almost impossible to achieve by any other mechanical means. Lange's movement finishers apply the same obsessive hand-finishing standards here as on every caliber leaving the Glashütte workshops: three-quarter plates in German silver, screwed gold chatons, hand-engraved balance cocks, and blued steel screws throughout.

On the wrist, the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite projects intellectual gravity rather than ostentation. The 40.5mm white gold case is sized for a confident presence without excess, and the leather strap keeps the watch grounded and dressy in equal measure. Whether paired with formal attire or elevated casual dress, the 260.028 is the kind of watch that rewards close inspection—every detail revealing another layer of craft that a photograph simply cannot convey.

Buying a brand-new reference 260.028 is an increasingly rare proposition; the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite is produced in limited numbers and seldom appears in unworn condition with full box and papers. As an authorized and trusted luxury watch dealer, Bizak & Co. sources only genuine, authenticated timepieces and stands behind every sale with transparent provenance documentation. For collectors seeking one of the definitive expressions of German watchmaking at the highest level, this is an opportunity that deserves immediate attention. Reach out to the Bizak & Co. team online or by phone to discuss acquisition, and we will make the process as seamless as the movement inside.

Reference Number 260.028

Model Family Richard Lange Pour le Mérite

Movement Manual

Case Material White Gold

Bracelet Material Leather

Dial Black with Roman numerals

Case Dimension 40mm

Year

Condition Brand New

Box & Papers Full Set

1. What makes the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite 260.028 special?
The 260.028 is distinguished by its fusée-and-chain transmission, a 16th-century mechanism that equalizes mainspring torque across the entire power reserve to deliver exceptional isochronal accuracy. Combined with Lange's legendary hand-finishing standards and a white gold case, it represents the apex of the Richard Lange collection. Few watches in any price category can match its combination of mechanical purity and classical aesthetics.

2. What movement powers the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite 260.028?
The 260.028 is driven by a manual-winding movement equipped with a fusée-and-chain transmission, one of the most demanding complications to produce in fine watchmaking. Lange's in-house movements are assembled and finished entirely in Glashütte, Germany, featuring three-quarter German silver plates, screwed gold chatons, and hand-engraved balance cocks. Specific caliber designations and power reserve figures should be confirmed directly with Bizak & Co. or the official Lange documentation supplied with the watch.

3. What is the case size of the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite reference 260.028?
The reference 260.028 features a 40.5mm white gold case, a proportion that sits squarely in the sweet spot for a serious dress watch—substantial enough to command presence without overwhelming the wrist. The white gold construction gives it a cool, refined lustre that complements the black Roman numeral dial beautifully.

4. Is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite suitable for everyday wear?
The Richard Lange Pour le Mérite is best appreciated as a refined dress or special-occasion watch rather than a daily sport watch, given its white gold case, leather strap, and the extraordinary delicacy of the fusée-and-chain mechanism inside. It is ideally suited to collectors who rotate through a watch wardrobe and reserve this piece for important moments. Those seeking a daily driver from Lange would be better directed toward a stainless-steel or more robust reference.

5. What is the dial like on the 260.028?
The dial on the 260.028 is black with large Roman numerals arranged on the chapter ring, creating a high-contrast, immediately legible face that is quintessentially Lange in character. A subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock adds symmetry and a classical pocket-watch sensibility. The overall effect is one of disciplined elegance—no superfluous decoration, every element purposeful.

6. Is the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite 260.028 a good buy, and how can I purchase it from Bizak & Co.?
Brand-new examples of the 260.028 with box and papers are genuinely scarce, making this an exceptional opportunity for serious collectors and investors in fine watchmaking. A. Lange & Söhne watches, particularly limited-production references with prestigious complications, have demonstrated strong long-term desirability in the collector market. To purchase or learn more, contact Bizak & Co. directly through bizakandco.com—our team will guide you through the acquisition process and verify all documentation to your satisfaction.

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