A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026
The A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange (reference 232.026) is a 40.5 mm 18k white gold watch with a silver dial. It runs on the manual caliber L041.2 with a 38-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m. It was introduced in 2006.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 232.026
- Collection
- Richard Lange
- Case size
- 40.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- Case material
- 18k white gold
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Alligator leather strap
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Silver
Movement
- Movement
- Manual
- Caliber
- L041.2
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
- Frequency
- 21,600 vph
- Functions
- Time only
Production
- Production
- 2006 – today
How it compares within the Richard Lange family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232.026 (This watch) | 40.5 mm | 18k white gold | Silver | L041.2 | 2006– |
| 180.026 | 45.5 mm | 18k white gold | Silver | L096.1 | 2014– |
| 180.032 | 45.5 mm | 18k pink gold | Silver | L096.1 | 2014– |
| 232.021 | 40.5 mm | 18k yellow gold | Silver | L041.2 | 2006– |
| 232.032 | 40.5 mm | 18k pink gold | Silver | L041.2 | 2006– |
| 250.025 | — | Platinum | — | — | — |
| 250.032 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 252.032 | 39.9 mm | 18k pink gold | Silver | L094.1 | 2016– |
| 260.025 | — | Platinum | — | — | — |
About the Richard Lange family
The Richard Lange line was introduced in 2006 and is named after the founder's son, who worked on improving the hairspring. Its watches take a scientific, observation-watch approach, with large clear dials and an emphasis on precision timekeeping.
Models include the original Richard Lange with caliber L041.2, the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds with caliber L094.1, the Pour le Mérite tourbillon with a fusée-and-chain transmission and the Perpetual Calendar Terraluna with caliber L096.1. Dealers identify the model and metal and, on complicated pieces, focus on service history and papers.
Quick answers
- What size is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026?
- The A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026 has a 40.5 mm case, 10.5 mm thick.
- What movement does the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026 use?
- It uses the manual caliber L041.2, with a 38-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026?
- It is water resistant to 30 metres.
- When did the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026 come out?
- It was introduced in 2006.
- What is the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 232.026 made of?
- The case is 18k white gold. Bracelet or strap: Alligator leather strap.
Catalog facts checked September 2026.