Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 171

Longines, "1492 Christobal C.", No. 17, Ref. 5256. Produced in a limited edition in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Colombus in 1492.Very fine self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with solar compass and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with embossed gold and polychrome enamel medallion representing Christopher Colombus' Caravelle, revolving articulated bezel graduated in 360°, the upper half can be lifted of 90° and allows the north to be determined by means of the solar hand, according to sun and shadow positions, thick straight lugs. D. champagne with painted red radial Roman numerals, concentric, the names of the 8 major winds, at the center, the mariner's card and a redgraduation and "Lance" signed marked "N". "Lance" blued steel hands, red solar hand. M. Cal. 2892-2, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.