Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 138

LONGINES REF. 7165 STEEL WITH ENAMEL DIAL Longines, No. 10702489, Ref. 7165-1. Made in the 1960s. Fine, extremely rare, large and thin stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 5,500

HKD 27,000 - 43,000 / CHF 3,300 - 5,200

Sold: USD 4,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Ivory-color enamel with applied pink gold dart indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 30L, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. DIAM. 38 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-7-01

Very good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Examples of vintage Longines wristwatches with enamel dials are exceedingly rare.