Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LONGINES OVERSIZE BLACK DIAL Longines, No. 5677947, Ref. 20118. Sold to the Longines agent Zipper on December 31th, 1938. Fine and rare, large, stainless steel wristwatch with luminous black dial.
Three-body, polished, rounded bezel and band, snap-down case back, large crown. Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 17.26, matte gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, self-compensating blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-8-01-05 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |