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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 221

?Military Wristwatch? Longines, No. 3940724, case No. 5525488. Made for the Czech Air Force, circa 1939. Fine, large, cushion shaped, waterresistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.

CHF 800 - 1,300

EUR 500 - 800 / USD 650 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,770

C. Three body, polished, engraved case back, revolving reeded bezel with pointer, lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous "Skeleton" hands. M. 14 1/2 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, numbered 3215 on the case. Dim. 40 x 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This model of watch was used by Czech Air Force pilots from 1938 onwards. Engraved on the back: "MAJETEK VOJENSKE SPRAVY- 3215" The first series was replaced by newer models in 1939 which were antimagnetic and therefore better adapted for use on aircrafts. Other improvements of the 1939 version include: fluorescent numerals and hands on a black dial, replacing the former white enamel dial which was too fragile. The inscription on the back was introduced in the1939 version.