Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 181
Longines "Mysterious" White Gold & Diamonds Longines, cased by Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., New York-Montreal, movement No. 50755291, Ref. 167 B-528. Made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,500 - 4,300 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped case back, bezel set with 44 round diamonds, straight lugs set with 12 round diamonds. D. Matte silver with applied white gold indexes set with 36 round diamonds, concentric revolving hour disc. White gold baton minute hand and a 3 diamond-set arrow for the hour indication. M. Cal. 528, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |