Geneva, Nov 09, 2024

LOT 22

LONGINES, SWITZERLAND, REF. 21838, "TRE-TACCHE", OVERSIZE, WATERPROOF, 13 ZN, TWO-TONE SILVER DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

HKD 270,000 - 450,000 / USD 34,800 - 58,000 / EUR 31,900 - 54,000

A very rare, important, large, stainless steel, manual wind waterproof flyback chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Longines, switzerland

Model "Tre-Tacche"

Reference 21838

Year sold in June 1942 to Ostersetzer, the agent for Italy

Movement No. 6277684

Bracelet stainless steel Private Eyes bracelet, approx. overall length 185 mm.

Diameter 38

Caliber 13 ZN, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories extract from the archives

Notes

Nothing short of exceptional, the 13ZN chronograph remains one of the most iconic waterproof chronograph wristwatch. This example recently discovered in Japan has been kept in wonderful condition with its original two-tone silver dial and features the stepped dial which is the most prefered example by collectors.

Provenance

Property of a Japanese Gentleman