Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 10, 2020
Longines - Ref. 20448, fly-back chronograph, minute recorder, multi-scale, 13 ZN calibre, “Breguet” dial; stainless steel
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, concave fluted lugs, stepped bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications: • Fly-back “retour en vol” 1/5 chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with outermost telemetric scale graduated on the dial for one mile and, in the centre, tachometer scale • Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock). Silver colour sector dial with suspended Breguet black painted numerals.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3 * |
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Dial: 3-6-8-10-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier
Reference 20448
Year circa 1938-1940
Movement No. 5 784 525
Case No. 121
Material stainless steel
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 13 ZN, 13’’’
Height 41.3 mm.
Width 34.1 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement