203Σ︎
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 252.029
Richard Lange Jumping Seconds
An unusual, uncommon and very attractive white gold wristwatch with jumping seconds, power reserve indication, remontoire d'égalité, zero-reset mechanism, warranty and box
Full-Cataloguing
- Jumping seconds, power reserve indication, constant force, zero-reset mechanism
- Unusual and extremely attractive “sport” twist with black dial and of one of the most elegant Lange models
- Close to “as new” condition and offered with all its accessories and documents
Introduced in 2016, the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds represents one of the most technically sophisticated interpretations of precision timekeeping by A. Lange & Söhne. Its design is defined by a distinctive dial composed of three intersecting circles, with the power reserve indication positioned at the center. This arrangement creates a striking, almost runic aesthetic while maintaining the balanced symmetry and restrained elegance characteristic of the manufacture’s design philosophy.
Beneath the dial lies a remarkable constant-force movement featuring a one-second remontoire d’égalité that regulates the flow of energy while simultaneously driving the jumping seconds display. Executed to the highest standards of Saxon watchmaking, the movement is further enhanced by a practical zero-reset mechanism that instantly returns the seconds hand to zero when the crown is pulled, allowing for precise time setting.
The inaugural 2016 version was intentionally understated, featuring a classic eggshell dial with black graphics and subtle red accents. In 2019, the model was reinterpreted with a dramatically different aesthetic, including the present black dial variation alongside a salmon dial counterpart. The deep black surface, combined with vivid red highlights and the red power reserve indication when engaged, transforms the watch’s personality, lending it a more dynamic and contemporary character while preserving the technical brilliance of the original design.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.
On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.