Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 178
LONGINES DIVING CHRONOGRAPH STEEL Longines, Ref. 7981-1. Made circa 1966. Fine and rare, water-resistant, large, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 35,000 - 50,000 / CHF 4,300 - 6,300
Sold: USD 5,625
Three-body, polished and brushed, revolving bezel for the elapsed time calculation, screw-down case back. Bi color, black and silver with painted tritium baton indexes, outer seconds/minutes division, outermost tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 30CH, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-18-01 |
Good Patinated Spotted HANDS Original |