Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 298
LONGINES, FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH, ENAMEL DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 60,000 - 120,000
EUR 7,100 - 14,100 / CHF 6,600 - 13,200 / USD 7,800 - 15,500
Sold: HKD 93,750
A fine and rare, 18K yellow gold manual winding wristwatch with enamel dial, square button fly-back chronograph, register and snap on caseback.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines
Model Flyback Chronograph
Year sold in 1939
Movement No. 5769888
Case No. 5769888
Bracelet 18K yellow gold pin buckle
Diameter 37mm
Caliber 13ZN
Weight 46gr.(approx)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives dated 2016
Notes
This example comes with an extract from the archives dated 25 Aug, 2016, which confirms that the watch was invoiced on 30th May, 1939 to the company Ostersetzer, which was the agent in Italy at the time.
The gold version of the reference 5161 is an extremely rare timepiece. Housed in a wonderful 39 mm case, it is equipped with the legendary 13ZN movement featuring a central-minute counter for the chronograph. Probably
The gold version of the reference 5161 is an extremely rare timepiece. Housed in a wonderful 39 mm case, it is equipped with the legendary 13ZN movement featuring a central-minute counter for the chronograph. Probably