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Longines
Ref. 4528
A fine stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds and black dial
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 60,000€4,300 - 6,500$5,100 - 7,700
HK$50,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- 1940
- Reference No
- 4528
- Movement No
- 5’761’706
- Case No
- 20’602’24
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 12.68Z, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel buckle
- Dimensions
- 37.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the present watch was invoiced on 21 May 1940 to the company Sadar, which was at that time Longines' agent for Celje.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
For any collectors looking for a classic and reliable wristwatch from the 1940s, high chance it will be a Longines. The present lot is an attractive example of 1940’s Longines oversize time only ‘Calatrava’ style watch with a stunning lacquered dial with ‘copper’ Arabic numerals which are highly unusual, fitted with calibre 12.68Z that was produced between the 40’s to 50’s that is a robust, manual winding movement with anti-shock protection.
The present watch was invoiced on 21 May 1940 to the company Sadar, which was at that time Longines' agent for Celje. A simple three hands watch from the 1940s making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to have an evergreen classic example.
The present watch was invoiced on 21 May 1940 to the company Sadar, which was at that time Longines' agent for Celje. A simple three hands watch from the 1940s making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to have an evergreen classic example.
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.