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Longines
Ref. 7594-3
A rare and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with bracelet, sweep center second, inner rotating bezel and tropical dial
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000€11,500 - 23,000$12,000 - 25,000
HK$118,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- 1966
- Reference No
- 7594-3
- Movement No
- 13’218’654
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 290, 24 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Longines stainless steel bracelet, max length 195 mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Longines stainless steel deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming the watch was invoiced on 16 September 1966 to the company Binda, which was at the time Longines’ agent for Italy.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In the world of horological art, nothing can compare to the purely enigmatic aesthetics of a “tropical” dial. A sun-kissed dial can acquire a unique tropical glow varying from a very intense milk chocolate to a sophisticated color of double espresso. There is, however, something undeniably appealing about the dial of the present watch that has gone tropical, as it displays the top-down ombré graduating from a burnt umber tone to a hue of caramel gold.
Apart from its fine appearance, the watch is equally fascinating in terms of its functionality. Instead of an outer bezel to time diving lapses, Longines opted for an ingenious rotating inner bezel that can be altered via the crown located at 2 o’clock. To guarantee water resistance, Longines contacted case manufacturer Ervin Piquerez who had patented a “super compressor” case, whereby the deeper the watch went, the tighter the back sealed against the gasket. Fresh to the market, according to our research, the watch truly deserves to be called an artwork for the wrist.
Apart from its fine appearance, the watch is equally fascinating in terms of its functionality. Instead of an outer bezel to time diving lapses, Longines opted for an ingenious rotating inner bezel that can be altered via the crown located at 2 o’clock. To guarantee water resistance, Longines contacted case manufacturer Ervin Piquerez who had patented a “super compressor” case, whereby the deeper the watch went, the tighter the back sealed against the gasket. Fresh to the market, according to our research, the watch truly deserves to be called an artwork for the wrist.
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.