Property of a Japanese Collector
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Longines
Ref. 21153
A stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, snail tachymeter scale, bracelet and additional solid caseback
- Estimate
- HK$70,000 - 120,000•€8,200 - 14,100$9,000 - 15,400
HK$88,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- Circa 1940’s
- Reference No
- 21153
- Movement No
- 6’072’899
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 13ZN, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel bracelet, max length 185mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 34mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the sale of the watch on 3rd February 1944 to Longines-Wittnauer, the Longines agent in the United States at that time, and original solid caseback.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Longines in-house calibre 13ZN is arguably one of the most beautiful chronograph movements ever made, and a timeless masterpiece in the history of watchmaking. It was the first calibre officially patented with the flyback mechanism for mass production. To admire the movement on a vintage timepiece has always been the wearer's delight, a true appreciation from Japan, it has become a recent trend to fit a transparent caseback in the country, the present example is one of such. The calibre 13ZN is proudly displayed on the present example, the flyback mechanism can be appreciated in its full glory.
The present timepiece is delivered with a Longines Extract from the Archives which confirms the sale of the watch on 3rd February 1944 to Longines-Wittnauer, the Longines agent in the United States at that time. This is further confirmed by the “LXW” stamp on the balance cock of the movement, which is a Longines-Wittnauer import code indicating the watch was intended for the American market. Offered in attractive condition, the present example is also accompanied by the original solid caseback.
The present timepiece is delivered with a Longines Extract from the Archives which confirms the sale of the watch on 3rd February 1944 to Longines-Wittnauer, the Longines agent in the United States at that time. This is further confirmed by the “LXW” stamp on the balance cock of the movement, which is a Longines-Wittnauer import code indicating the watch was intended for the American market. Offered in attractive condition, the present example is also accompanied by the original solid caseback.
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.