By Jovan K
The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds arrives in a new iteration for 2025. Since its debut in 2016, the model has been defined by a focus on seconds as the lead element, supported by mechanisms built for accuracy and a dial inspired by scientific instruments. The latest 100 piece limited edition remains faithful to those roots while introducing its own distinct presence.
This one lands in a 750 white gold case measuring 39.9mm x 10.6mm with a pairing of white gold with a pink gold dial as a new element. These proportions are the same as before, housing a movement of 390 parts. The sapphire caseback provides a stage for Lange’s familiar cues, from the engraved balance cock to the German silver plate.
On the face of the watch, seconds dominate in the largest of the three circles, placed at the top, while hours and minutes sit in smaller registers below. The dial itself is crafted from pink gold, its surface marked in black for crisp legibility. This arrangement is not a matter of design flourish alone, it recalls Johann Heinrich Seyffert’s chronometer No. 93, the very instrument that accompanied Alexander von Humboldt across Latin America. A small triangular indicator turns red as the power reserve runs low, a visual cue for when it is time to wind.
The movement is Calibre L094.1, manually wound and assembled twice. Its character rests on three mechanisms working in concert: the constant force escapement, the jumping seconds and the Zero Reset. Where earlier Richard Lange watches like the Pour le Mérite turned to a fusée and chain, the Jumping Seconds relies on a remontoir spring to feed equal energy every second, giving the hand its crisp beat. Pull the crown and the Zero Reset snaps the hand back to zero for exact setting.
Each of the 100 pieces comes on a dark brown alligator strap with a white gold prong buckle. Price is available upon request, and availability will be limited to A. Lange & Söhne boutiques.
