Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 32

Single-Button Chronograph Longines, No. 5229926. Made circa 1930. Fine and very rare, stainless steel wristwatch with single-button chronograph, register and a stainless steel deployant clasp.

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 8,850

C. Four-body, polished, hinged case back and cuvette, wire lugs, chronograph button at 2. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track with Arabic 5-minute/ seconds markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Blued steel double spade hands. M. Cal. 14???, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original