No Reserve
8115
Longines
Ref. L4.656.2 and L4.124.2
La Grande Classique
An attractive set of two quartz gold-plated stainless steel wristwatches with champagne dials, bracelets and certificates of origin
- Estimate
- HK$16,000 - 32,000•€1,800 - 3,700$2,100 - 4,100
HK$7,620
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- Circa 1995
- Reference No
- L4.656.2 and L4.124.2
- Case No
- 26’792’410 and 26’742’288
- Model Name
- La Grande Classique
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Calibre
- Quartz
- Bracelet/Strap
- Gold-plated bracelets, max length 190mm and max length 160mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Gold-plated clasps
- Dimensions
- 30mm width x 33mm length and 22mm width x 28mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Longines certificates of origin stamped Broadway Watch Jewellery & Goldsmith Co. Ltd., Hong Kong and dated 6th July 1995, and service booklets.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
-The Longines La Grande Classique is a collection of elegant timepieces adored for their classic and minimalistic designs.
-The present two wristwatches are encased in gold plated stainless steel elliptical cases, adorned with two gorgeous champagne dials which sit the golden winged hourglass Longines logos on top, and fitted with gold-plated integrated bracelets, boasting an extravagant elegance. An aperture at the 3 o’clock on the reference L4.656.2 further reveals a golden date wheel.
-Preserved in excellent condition, the present set of quartz watches are each accompanied by their original certificates of origin and service booklets dated from 1995.
-The present two wristwatches are encased in gold plated stainless steel elliptical cases, adorned with two gorgeous champagne dials which sit the golden winged hourglass Longines logos on top, and fitted with gold-plated integrated bracelets, boasting an extravagant elegance. An aperture at the 3 o’clock on the reference L4.656.2 further reveals a golden date wheel.
-Preserved in excellent condition, the present set of quartz watches are each accompanied by their original certificates of origin and service booklets dated from 1995.
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.