Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 128
LONGINES REF. 167B-528 MYSTERY, WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Longines, cased by Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., New York- Montreal, movement No. 50755291, case No. 884083, Ref. 167B-528. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 2,750
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped case back, bezel set with 44 round diamonds, straight lugs set with 12 round diamonds. Matte silver with applied white gold indexes set with 36 round diamonds, concentric revolving hour disc. White gold baton minute hand and a 3 diamond-set arrow for the hour indication. Cal. 528, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |