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Geneva, Apr 07, 2021

LOT 63

Longines
Ref. 5653.2, calibre 27.M; 18K yellow gold

CHF 800 - 1,200

EUR 750 - 1,100 / USD 900 - 1,300 / HKD 6,700 - 10,100

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 812

18K yellow gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped with round bezel, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, two-tiered lugs, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.

Case-back engraved with the mention “La Société Genevoise d’Instruments de Physique / à / Jean Widmer / 1929-1951”.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)

Reference 5653.2

Year circa 1950

Movement No. 7 862 948

Case No. 36 (made by E. & C. Nardin, La Chaux-de-Fonds)

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet black leather strap

Buckle gilded metal buckle

Diameter 33.5 mm (bezel)

Caliber 27.M, lever escapement

Height 39.6 mm.

Width 33.5 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Extract from the Archives

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated March 12, 2021, mentioned that this watch was invoiced on June 1st, 1950, to the Longines agent, Maison Wirth, Switzerland.

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The Société Genevoise pour la construction d’Instruments de Physique (SIP)

The company was founded in 1862 by Geneva scientists Auguste De la Rive (1801-1873) and Marc Thury (1822-1905) to manufacture scientific instruments. From 1870, under the impetus of Théodore Turrettini (1845-1916), it diversified its activities into new energy sectors (hydro-motors, refrigeration systems, electricity meters), as well as metrology (precision rules). This three-fold expertise led to the development, in 1921, of a machine tool that would contribute to the growth of mass production in mechanics, the pointing machine, called the “MP”, capable of machining with a precision of the order of a thousandth of a millimetre. A true technological feat, this production will make SIP one of the most prestigious machine manufacturers in the world. After employing up to 1 600 people (1969), a prisoner of its engineering culture, the company struggled to adapt to the economic changes that affected the industry from 1970 onwards. In 1990, SIP left its Plainpalais site for Satigny. In 2006, with only around 40 employees left, it was taken over by the Starrag Heckert group.

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

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