100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 115
Longines, 'Lindbergh', No. 9143058, invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched onthe Market in 1932.Very fine, hour angle, 10 K gold-filled aviator's wristwatch with indirect center second system and twocrowns. Accompanied with a box.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
USD 2,600 - 3,200
C. three-body, polished, revolving bezel with the enameled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, the crownat 2 o'clock activates the central revolving dial. D. matte silver with enameled Roman numerals for the 12 hourindication, concentric, the 180 degrees, at the center, revolving champagne dial bearing the 60 minutes and the15 degrees. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. 11 1/4''' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallicbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |