The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds was presented at SIHH in 2016, a mechanical masterpiece designed with perfection, the origin of this complication travels back to 1867 when Ferdinand Adolph Lange developed a one-second movement with jumping hand. In 1877, ten years after, the newly founded Imperial Patent Office granted him one of its first patents for his incredible invention.

Cased in a modernized 40mm diameter platinum case, the ref. 252.025 sets stage on a rhodié silver dial with an ensemble of simply three large circles. Balancing in harmony, each circle devotes itself to the utmost degree of accuracy. With the large seconds circle taking the lead at the 12 o’clock position, the blue steel hand advances in exactly 60 steps per minute. Notably, the timepiece is also blessed with the zero-reset function which can be instantaneously reset to zero once the crown is pulled. A discreet feature of the power reserve sits in camouflage in-between the overlap space between the bottom circles, inside a triangular aperture, a subtle reminder in red to alert the owner to wound the watch on the 10th hour as the reserve depletes. Incredibly convenient and not to mention the effortlessness legibility, the Richard Lange Jumping seconds is truly a masterpiece that exemplifies simplicity.

Offered by the original owner, this delightful timepiece was acquired during a spontaneous vacation in the city of Verona. Numbered 70 out of a limited edition of 100 pieces only, and is furthermore presented in excellent overall condition with its original guarantee and full accessories. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a rare treat for collectors that appreciate both technical ingenuity and genuine beauty.