Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...
New York, Grand Havana Room, May 13, 1999
LOT 26
Longines, No. 3346, circa 1939. Fine, cushion shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.
USD 1,000 - 1,200
Sold: USD 920
C. three body, polished, engraved case back, revolving reeded bezel and lapidated lugs. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. 11 3 /4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 40 x 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4-12 |
Fair Worn |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch was used by Czech Air Force pilots.
Engraved on the back: " MAJETEK VOJENSKE SPRAVY- 3346"
From 1938 onwards, the Czech Air Force used this model of
Longines. The first series was replaced by newer models in 1939
which were antimagnetic and therefore better adapted for use
on aircrafts. Other improvements of the 1939 version include:
fluorescent numerals and hands on a black dial, replacing the
former white enamel dial which was too fragile. The inscription
on the back was introduced in the 1939 version.