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Longines
Ref. 9711
A lady’s exquisite white gold, diamond, tourmaline and pearl-set bracelet watch with concealed dial
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 400,000€22,000 - 44,000$25,600 - 51,300
HK$300,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- 1966
- Reference No
- 9711
- Movement No
- 13'575'790
- Case No
- 40'735 and 786
- Material
- 18K white gold, diamond, tourmaline and pearl
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 320, 17 jewels
- Dimensions
- Dial 15.5mm. Diameter, max length 175mm.
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with a Longines Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 18k white gold and set with 275 brilliants diamonds with approximate weight of 6.58 ct, 55 tourmalines with approximate weight 10.18 ct, and 27 pearls.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch was produced in 1966 and sold in December of that year to the Swiss market. It is a wonderful display of the combination between haute jewellery and horology, and a precursor to the flamboyant lady’s watch styles of the 1970s. It has a timeless elegance with the diamonds and tourmalines reflecting off one another.
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.