A. LANGE & SOHNE POUR LE MERITE TOURBILLON 18K Start Price USD 170,000.00 Current Price USD 170,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Thousand Oaks, California See more about 'A. LANGE & SOHNE POUR LE MERITE TOURBILLON 18K ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 A. LANGE & SOHNE POUR LE MERITE TOURBILLON 18K A. Lange & Sohne manufactures watches of the very highest quality, which is easy to say, but when you examine one it is equally obvious to seasoned collectors and neophytes alike, that they are holding an object which has been masterfully crafted. The "fit and finish" is without peer. Lange & Sohne's designs are decidedly Teutonic and the movement (completely assembled, finished and decorated by hand) is a true object of beauty. The Pour le Merite Tourbillon is Lange & Sohne's first tourbillon, which was produced in only 150 pieces in 18k gold. Lange & Sohne prides itself on both its long heritage as Germany's best watch brand and its technological mastery of watchmaking. So, the esteemed German watchmakers decided to use a fusee and chain assembly to optimize the rate of accuracy of the watch. Attached to the going train, the fusee and chain work to equalize the distribution of the watch's energy. The Pour le Merite is the first time the fusee and chain are used in a wristwatch and it can be viewed through the display back. To make this limited edition timepiece even more technically impressive, Lange also implements the one minute tourbillon into this amazing movement. Case is 18k yellow gold and is 38.5mm in diameter by 10mm thick. Sapphire front and display back crystals. The Lange & Sohne watch case is beautiful in its simplicity and, as I mentioned, the fit and finish is without equal. Dial is white with printed arabic numerals and minutes chapter. There is a power reserve display sub dial and constant seconds sub dial. The one minute tourbillon is visible through the dial cut-away. Movement is the extremely impressive A. Lange & Sohne Caliber L. 902.0 with 29 jewels and two diamond endstones (in the tourbillon assembly). The movement is completely hand assembled, hand finished and hand decorated. The movement features a ¾ plate, which is a hallmark of Dresden watch making. The clasp is an 18k yellow gold Lange deployant clasp. The A. Lange & Sohne Pour le Merite is a collection centerpiece level watch. This watch is indiscernible from new with box and papers. If you have any questions about this watch, please call us at 1.818.707.7007. -- Rob Spayne Watch Specifics: Manufacturer A LANGE & SOHNE Model Name Pour le Merite Tourbillon Model / Ref # Condition Indistinguishable from New Gender Mens Category Contemporary Movement Manual Winding Case 18K Yellow Gold Case Dimensions 38.5mm diameter X 10mm thick Crystal Sapphire Band Brown Crocodile w/18K Deployant Clasp Dial White Bezel Functions Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Power Reserve, Tourbillon Additional Information Includes Box & Papers Current Retail Price Starting Bid Price USD $170,000 -- OPENING PRICE !! Additional Descriptions of the watch can go here. -->  ABOUT THE SELLER Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale. Call 1.818.707.7007 for questions, click HERE for further information, or email us at sales@maron.com  SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION We prefer to ship to Continental United States Only --> Buyer pays for shipping $50 domestic shipping by expedited FedEx Priority Overnight delivery with insurance and estimated $150 for international shipment by expedited FedEx Priority with insurance (exact amount depends on value of watch) Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Bank-to-bank transfers are our preferred payment method. Bank-to-bank transfers are required on all international sales. Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details We also accept money orders / cashiers' checks (allow 5-7 working days to clear) California residents: we will add 8.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.  GUARANTEE Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures) Place a Bid!