No Reserve
830
Longines
Ref. 8229
A rare stainless steel chrongraph cushion-shaped wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$23,000 - 38,000•€2,800 - 4,600$3,000 - 5,000
HK$32,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- 1972
- Reference No
- 8229
- Movement No
- 56'210'019
- Case No
- 15’889’375
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 330, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Grey suede leather strap
- Dimensions
- 41 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Longines </em>Extract from the Archives confirming the present watch was invoice in June 1972 to the company, Longines Vertriebs GmbH, in Germany.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present example was originally designed as a diver's watch. Preserved in excellent condition, it features crisp serial numbers to the case back and sharp finishes throughout the case. The rotatable bezel is still in excellent condition with minimal surface wear.
Literature
Longines
Swiss | 1832Auguste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832, and today is considered to be a pioneer in the evolution of the chronograph. During the 1930s, Longines' chronograph wristwatches were used as tools for wartime aviators and military personnel. As one of Switzerland's largest manufacturers, Longines was an important supplier of wristwatches to militaries of multiple nations.
Today, they are owned by the Swatch Group and produce wristwatches for both men and women. Their vintage wristwatches continue to grow in desirability amongst collectors. Some of the most sought-after models include such oversized chronographs as the Lindbergh Hour Angle designed by Charles Lindbergh, Chronostop, Tre Tacche, A-7, Tasti a Spillo and Doppia Lanchetta.
Browse MakerToday, they are owned by the Swatch Group and produce wristwatches for both men and women. Their vintage wristwatches continue to grow in desirability amongst collectors. Some of the most sought-after models include such oversized chronographs as the Lindbergh Hour Angle designed by Charles Lindbergh, Chronostop, Tre Tacche, A-7, Tasti a Spillo and Doppia Lanchetta.