Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 143
LONGINES
Ref. 4365, “Hour-Angle” large aviator’s watch, so-called “Lindbergh”, calibre 37.9; stainless steel
Ref. 4365, “Hour-Angle” large aviator’s watch, so-called “Lindbergh”, calibre 37.9; stainless steel
HKD 140,000 - 230,750
USD 17,800 - 29,750 / CHF 16,600 - 27,650
Stainless steel, manual-winding, round-shaped, hour-angle, centre-seconds, large aviator’s wristwatch.
Revolving bezel with blue and black enamelled 15 degrees graduation and graduated band; the ball-shaped winding-crown activates the hour and minute hands; the crown at 4 o’clock actives the revolving central dial.
Revolving bezel with blue and black enamelled 15 degrees graduation and graduated band; the ball-shaped winding-crown activates the hour and minute hands; the crown at 4 o’clock actives the revolving central dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)
Model “Hour-Angle”
Reference 4365
Year Circa 1945-1947
Movement No. 6 839 526
Case No. 23 228 / 3
Caliber 37.9
Dimensions 66 x 47.4 mm. / Ø 46.9 mm. (bezel)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original retailer’s papers; Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated March 12, 2021, mentioned that this watch was invoiced on February 23, 1947, to the Longines agent, Maison Seelich, Slovakia.
According to the papers accompanied this lot, dated April 8, 1947, the watch was delivered to the Longines retailer, C. Lejhanec a Syn, Pardubice, Czechoslovakia.
According to the papers accompanied this lot, dated April 8, 1947, the watch was delivered to the Longines retailer, C. Lejhanec a Syn, Pardubice, Czechoslovakia.