Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...

Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004

LOT 227

Longines, "Lindbergh", case No. 5442740. Produced in the 1930s. Fine, rare and unusual, "hour-angle", center-seconds, stainless steel "Staybrite" aviator's wristwatch.

C. Four-body, polished, revolving bezel with enameled 15 degrees graduation, graduated band, the ball-shaped crown also activates the revolving central dial. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals for the 12-hour indication, the 180 degrees in Arabic numerals, central revolving champagne dial with painted black radial Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes and painted red radial Arabic numerals for the 15 degrees. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 18.69 N, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 48 mm.