The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 635

Zeppelin Set Longines, "Zeppelin Set", No. 014/200. Made in a limited edition of 200 sets exclusively for Wempe, Hamburg. Fine and rare, stainless steel, self-winding, water-resistant wristwatch with oval button chronograph, registers, stainless steel Longines deployant clasp and a stainless steel keyless pocket watch. Wristwatch: To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished, curved bezel, concave lugs, inclined band, the back with transparent Zeppelin-shaped opening to view the movement and with special engraved surround, sapphire crystals. D. Frosted silver with enameled black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for the 30-minute and 12-hour registers. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. L674, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Pocket Watch: C. Two-body, bassine, polished, curved bezel, inclined band, hinged back with Zeppelin-shaped aperture and special engraving, glazed cover over the movement, sapphire crystals. D. Frosted silver with enameled black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for the seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. L506.2, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Diam. 53.2 mm.