Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 219
Longines
Ref. 6368, 50-hour going advertising chronometer, power reserve, calibre 24.99; “Chronomètre”, mahogany and brass
CHF 1,700 - 3,500
EUR 1,550 - 3,200 / USD 1,850 - 3,800 / HKD 14,300 - 29,400
Sold: CHF 2,250
Mahogany and brass, 50-hour going, keyless-winding (crown at 12 o’clock), advertising chronometer, with bowl mounted on a gimbal (on a large plate with mirror); silver colour dial with applied radial indexes with subsidiary seconds at 6 and one horological complication:
· 50-hour power-reserve indication (sector at 12 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)
Model “Chronomètre”
Reference 6368
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 7 320 360
Case No. 7 320 360
Material mahogany and brass
Diameter 90.9 mm. (bezel)
Length 188 mm.
Caliber .99, lever escapement, index-regulator with swan-neck spring and precision-regulating device for fast / slow by means of an eccentric snail, adjusted to 3 positions
Height 120 mm.
Width 188 mm.
Weight 1 690 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated March 12, 2021, mentioned that this advertising chronometer was invoiced on December 7, 1951, to the Longines agent, Maison Terrasse, Sweden.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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