Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 299
LONGINES, REF. 5161, OVERSIZE CENTRAL MINUTE COUNTER CHRONOGRAPH, RETAILED BY CUERVO Y SOBRINOS, 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 90,000 - 150,000
EUR 10,600 - 17,600 / CHF 9,900 - 16,500 / USD 11,600 - 19,400
Sold: HKD 150,000
A large and extremely rare, 18K pink gold manual winding wristwatch with central counter chronograph with pulsation scale and snap on caseback, retailed by Cuervo Y Sobrinos.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Longines
Reference 5161
Year sold in 1947
Movement No. 7012873
Case No. 7012873
Diameter 39mm
Caliber 13zn
Weight 49gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives dated 2018
Notes
The gold version of the reference 5161 is an extremely rare timepiece. Housed in a wonderful 39 mm case, it is equipped with the legendary 13ZN movement featuring a central-minute counter for the chronograph. Probably made as a special order for a doctor, it is even more unusual due to the fact that it bears the retailer’s signature, confirmed by the extract delivered to Cuba. This example comes with an extract from the archives dated Feb. 12, 2018, which confirms that the watch was invoiced on November 3rd, 1947 to the company Cuervo, which was the agent in Cuba at the time.
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