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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 241

Longines, "Lindbergh", invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched in 1932. Very fine and very rare, small hour angle, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with center-seconds and two crowns.

C. Three-body, polished, dedicated case back, revolving silver bezel with the enameled 15 degree graduations in black and blue Arabicnumerals, graduated rounded band, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving dial, lever at 6 o'clock for locking the revolv-ing bezel. D. Matte silver with enameled radial Roman numerals for the 12-hour indication, concentric, the 180 degrees in blue Arabicnumerals, 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, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Height 10 mm.Engraved on the case back: "Presented to Lt J. Vandergucht by Navigation Class - Mar14 - 1941 - PropellerClub Havana".