Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 144

LONGINES
Ref. 6552.1, fly-back “retour en vol” chronograph, minute counter, silver dial, calibre 30 CH; stainless steel

HKD 65,000 - 110,760

USD 8,300 - 14,280 / CHF 7,800 - 13,280

Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped with round bezel, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
  • Fly-back “retour en vol” 1/5 chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 meters
  • Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)

Reference 6552.1

Year Circa 1968

Movement No. 14 638 444

Case No. unnumbered

Bracelet Black leather strap

Buckle stainless steel Longines buckle

Diameter 36 mm. (bezel)

Caliber 30 CH, 13’’’, lever escapement

Dimensions 46.3 x 38 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement