Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 206
Longines
Ref. L2.610.5, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, two-time zone, World Time; “The Pioneers Watch”; limited edition of 1 500 examples; stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
CHF 1,500 - 3,000
EUR 1,450 - 2,900 / USD 1,650 - 3,300 / HKD 12,700 - 25,300
Stainless steel, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, traveller’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal snap-on case-back, white dial with centre-seconds and three horological complications:
· Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
· Two-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the crown; inner bezel graduated for 24 hours)
· World Time (18K yellow gold reeded bidirectional revolving bezel engraved with the names of 23 major cities of the World; click locking the bezel at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)
Model “The Pioneers Watch”
Limited Edition limited edition of 1 500 pieces, No. 279 / 1 500
Reference L2.610.5
Year circa 1995
Material stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber L635.3
Height 42.8 mm.
Width 37.7 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories pouch
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.