Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 405
Longines for Wittnauer, "Weems second setting watch", Calibre 1869 N, 1930 's. Fine and rare hour angle, center second, sterling silver aviator's wristwatch.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
C. massive, polished, hinged back, silver dome, ball-shaped winding-crown, additionnal stein on the band to set the revolving seconds dial. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, at the center, revolving mat silver and black dial to adjust the time in seconds. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16 1/2"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
