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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 462

Stainless Steel "1492 Christobal C" Longines, "1492 Christobal C.", No. 1647, Ref. 5253. Made in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Colombus in 1492. Fine self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with adjustable solar compass and hand, hinged graduated bezel and wind names. Accompanied by a fitted box.

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. White with painted red radial Roman numerals, concentric, the names of the 8 major winds, at the center, the mariner's card and a red graduation and "Lance" pointer marked "N". Blued steel "divider" hands, red solar hand. M. Cal. 2892-2, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Property of an Swiss collector