Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 11, 2012

LOT 297

LONGINES ? ST. IMIER 1100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY Longines Watch Co., movement No. 55170837, case No. 1082. Made in 1984 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the foundation of the city of St. Imier in 884AD. Fine, rectangular brass, single-handed keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate. To be sold without reserve

C. Rectangular, copper-coloured, brushed, the front engraved with detail from the clock tower of Saint- Martin, the back with transparent aperture to view the movement and engraved ?Saint-Imier, 100 ans de la Cite, DCCCLXXXIIII, MCMLXXXIIII?. D. Black with gilt radial Roman numerals, gilt sun center. Single gilt hand. M. Cal. L847 4, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, shock absorber. Movement signed. Dim. 54 x 41 mm