Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 16
Longines, 'Lindbergh', invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched in 1932. Very fine and very rare hour angle, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with indirect center-seconds system and two crowns.
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 52,900
C. Three-body, polished, revolving silver bezel with the enameled 15 degree graduations in black and blue Arabic numerals, graduated rounded band, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving dial, lever at 6 o?clock for locking the revolving bezel.D. Matte silver with enameled radial Roman numerals for the 12-hour indication, concentric, the 180 degrees in blue Arabic numerals, at the center, revolving dial bearing the 60 seconds and 15 degrees in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel ?Feuille? hands. M. 11 1/4''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |