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The Pour le Merite Collection: How to get a copy?



I have written, photographed a book on a very special watch series - the flagship "Pour le Merite" collection from A. Lange & Sohne. The book was launched in Singapore in June 2011. Copies are still available, but as this is a strict limited edition, I will not be doing any other print runs.

Click here for the order form.

Please "save as" before filling in the form. Email the duly completed form to me.

Orders are now accepted with full payment, including shipping.

Here are the book details:

A. Lange & Sohne: The Pour le Merite Collection

Author: Peter Chong
ISBN-13: 978-981-08-8221-1

Hardcover: 240 pages + more than 200 high resolution original photographs
Very large tome, with detailed, never before published information and large, beautiful original photographs.
Publisher: PC+
Language: English & German (translation)

Product Dimensions: 29.7x42x5 cm (A3 closed, A2 open)
Deluxe Version:
Paper: 170gsm for the inside pages
Cover: Hardcover with linen texture casewrap (Pulplin RJ-PL 251 Black 128gsm) with hotstamping + 150 gsm Artpaper with 4c printing for the jacket
Binding : Threadsewn in sections self ends fully case square back and Jacket
Regular Edition:
Paper: 150gsm for the inside pages
Cover: Hardcover with 150 gsm Artpaper with 4c printing for the case wrap
Binding : Threadsewn in sections self ends fully case square back

Shipping Weight: 4 kg

Edition information:

Tranche A: 200 copies Deluxe version NOT FOR SALE. To be presented to current owners of the original TOURBILLON “Pour le Merite” wristwatches by Lange Uhren. Individually numbered in accordance to the limited edition number of the watch. Proof of ownership by visual inspection of TOURBILLON “Pour le Merite” is required by registration with Authorized Dealers or Lange Service Centers or Lange representatives worldwide. Please contact them. Terms and Conditions apply.

Tranche B: 8 copies Deluxe version NOT FOR SALE. Individually labeled “A” to “H”. To be retained by Publisher in private collection. The intent is for the Publisher to make available up to 7 copies for auction towards a charity.

Tranche C: 201 copies of Deluxe version for sale. Individually numbered at S$780 per copy.*

Tranche D: 701 copies of Regular version for sale. S$680 per copy.*

*Delivery charges apply.

Total limited to 1110 copies in print, of which 902 copies are available for sale to collectors.