Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LONGINES REF. 1017 MYSTERY, WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Longines, cased by Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., New York, Geneva, Montreal, No. 10342079, case No. 553011, Ref. 1017. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, 14K white gold and diamond wristwatch.
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped case back, straight lugs. Matte silver with applied white gold indexes set with 36 round diamonds, concentric revolving hour disc. White gold baton minute hand set with 2 round diamonds and a 3 diamond-set arrow for the hour indication. Cal. 19.4, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |