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127 - A.LANGE & SÖHNE Cabaret Tourbillon Ref.
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Estimate €40,000 - €60,000
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A.LANGE & SÖHNE Cabaret Tourbillon Ref. 703.025 No. 170010 Circa 2008 Platinum (950) wristwatch with large date, power reserve and tourbillon with stop-seconds Case: rectangular, sapphire crystal caseback with screw-down closure, bevelled corners with stylised lugs, signed Dial: silvered, applied Roman numerals and hour markers, aperture at 6 o’clock with visible balance wheel mounted on a horizontal bridge with tourbillon regulator, subsidiary seconds at 8 o’clock and power reserve indicator at 4 o’clock, signed Movement: mechanical cal. L 042.1, hand-engraved balance bridge, micrometric adjustment screws, signed Buckle: platinum pin buckle, signed Dimensions: 30 x 46 mm Gross weight: 118.00 g. Includes: certificate dated 17 October 2008 bearing the stamp of the Parisian retailer Dubail, presentation box and outer box, a signed setting stylus, and an A. Lange & Söhne booklet. Provenance: Collection of a Parisian collector.   A platinum manual-winding wristwatch with a signed platinum buckle. With a certificate dated 17 October 2008 and stamped by the Parisian retailer Dubail, presentation box and outer packaging, a signed setting stylus, and product literature. From the collection of a Parisian collector. Context and innovation Unveiled in 2008, the Cabaret Tourbillon ranks among the Saxon manufacture’s most striking creations. As the successor to the Cabaret collection launched in 1997, it retains its elegant rectangular design whilst incorporating a major technical advance. It has indeed gone down in history as the world’s first wristwatch to combine a tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism. This innovation allows the tourbillon cage to be instantly immobilised whilst setting the time, offering a level of adjustment precision previously unheard of for this type of complication. With reference 703.025, A. Lange & Söhne has thus achieved one of the most remarkable technical advances in contemporary watchmaking.   Architecture and finishes The dial, characterised by its understated elegance, embodies the manufacture’s iconic aesthetic codes: the patented large date, power reserve indicator, small seconds and a perfectly balanced layout of the displays. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the calibre reveals traditional Glashütte finishes, including the famous three-quarter plate in untreated nickel silver, screw-fixed gold jewels and the hand-engraved balance cock. Featuring a five-day power reserve, a large date and a small seconds hand, the Cabaret Tourbillon brilliantly combines mechanical sophistication, legibility and excellence of craftsmanship. It stands as a true masterpiece of fine watchmaking, where every detail bears witness to the manufacture’s expertise.   Rarity and positioning Produced exclusively in platinum or rose gold and manufactured in extremely limited quantities, the Cabaret Tourbillon ranks among the rarest models in A. Lange & Söhne’s modern production. Rarely seen on the market, it is now attracting keen interest from collectors, drawn to its historical significance, its technical uniqueness and the strength of its aesthetic identity.   Exceptional craftsmanship Combining the very highest standards of craftsmanship, a meticulously crafted case and remarkable horological engineering, the Cabaret Tourbillon fully embodies the excellence of A. Lange & Söhne. It remains one of the most ambitious and accomplished creations of the contemporary manufacture. Historical Context and Innovation Introduced in 2008, the Cabaret Tourbillon ranks among the most significant creations of the Saxon manufacture. Building on the Cabaret collection launched in 1997, it retains the model’s elegant rectangular design whilst incorporating a major technical breakthrough. The Cabaret Tourbillon made history as the world’s first wristwatch to combine a tourbillon with a hacking-seconds mechanism. This innovation allows the rotating tourbillon cage to be stopped instantly when setting the time, providing a level of precision previously unheard of for this type of complication. With reference 703.025, A. Lange & Söhne achieved one of the most remarkable technical milestones in contemporary watchmaking. Architecture and Finishing Remarkably understated, the dial displays the manufacture’s signature design codes: the patented large date, a power reserve indicator, subsidiary seconds, and a perfectly balanced layout. Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the movement showcases the traditional hallmarks of Glashütte watchmaking, including the famous untreated German silver three-quarter plate, screwed gold chatons, and the hand-engraved balance cock. Equipped with a five-day power reserve, an oversized date and subsidiary seconds, the Cabaret Tourbillon masterfully combines mechanical sophistication, legibility and exceptional craftsmanship. It stands as a true masterpiece of haute horlogerie, with every detail reflecting the manufacture’s extraordinary expertise. Rarity and Collectability Produced exclusively in platinum and rose gold and manufactured in extremely limited numbers, the Cabaret Tourbillon is among the rarest models in A. Lange & Söhne’s modern production. Rarely seen on the market, it is highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance, technical uniqueness and distinctive aesthetic identity. Exceptional Craftsmanship  Combining outstanding artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous case construction and remarkable horological engineering, the Cabaret Tourbillon fully embodies the excellence of A. Lange & Söhne. It remains one of the most ambitious and accomplished creations of the contemporary Saxon manufacture.   CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. Scratches and scuffs from normal wear, particularly on the case middle near the corrector. Servicing recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as seen. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.  *We advise potential buyers that straps made from the hides of protected species are displayed but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these straps in the event of importation.   CONDITION REPORT: The movement was running at the time of cataloguing. The case shows surface scratches and signs of wear, particularly on the case band around the corrector. Servicing is recommended. Please note that all watches are sold “as is”. No warranty is given regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Prospective buyers are advised to have the water resistance of the watch checked by a qualified watchmaker. Any statements concerning restoration, damage, or overall condition reflect our opinion and remain subject to the buyer’s personal assessment. The absence of any reference to replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that an item is free from defects. All watches offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original components. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate. *Please note that straps made from materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (e.g. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to dispatch.
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