Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 305

LONGINES REF. 5253 CHRISTOBAL Longines, 1492 Christobal C. No. 015, Ref. 5253. Made in 1992 to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Fine self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with adjustable solar compass and hand, hinged graduated bezel and wind names. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with embossed gold and polychrome enamel medallion representing Christopher Columbus' Caravelle, bidirectional 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, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 10 mm.