Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Dec 12, 2025
LOT 114
LONGINES, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3901, CHRONOGRAPH FLYBACK 13ZN YELLOW GOLD
EUR 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 7,500 - 11,200 / HKD 73,000 - 110,000 / USD 9,300 - 14,000 / JPY 1,450,000 - 2,180,000
A fine and very rare 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch with mobile lugs, silver dial, 2 registers and telemeter scale
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Switzerland
Model Chronograph Flyback 13ZN yellow gold
Reference 3901
Year 1937
Case No. 5405405
Bracelet Leather
Diameter 37 mm
Caliber 13ZN
Weight 60,18g
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives confirming the sale on 24 April 1937
Notes
Celebrated as one of the greatest chronograph movements ever produced, Longines’ legendary 13ZN stands as a monument of pre-war horological innovation. The present Ref. 3901, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, showcases the esteemed flyback mechanism, a technical advancement pioneered by Longines and revered among connoisseurs for its mechanical purity and historical significance.
Its silvered dial displays impeccable balance, featuring two harmonious registers, blued steel hands, and a sharply printed telemeter scale. The rare mobile lugs, a charming hallmark of the era, add sculptural elegance while ensuring exceptional comfort.
Further elevating its importance, the Extract from the Archives confirms the watch’s original sale on 24 April 1937, anchoring this remarkable 13ZN in its precise historical context. A masterpiece of early chronograph design, it remains a pinnacle of Longines’ storied legacy.
Its silvered dial displays impeccable balance, featuring two harmonious registers, blued steel hands, and a sharply printed telemeter scale. The rare mobile lugs, a charming hallmark of the era, add sculptural elegance while ensuring exceptional comfort.
Further elevating its importance, the Extract from the Archives confirms the watch’s original sale on 24 April 1937, anchoring this remarkable 13ZN in its precise historical context. A masterpiece of early chronograph design, it remains a pinnacle of Longines’ storied legacy.