$9,200
Longines, "Lindbergh", No. 5497854. Produced in the 1930's. Fine, rare and interesting, hour angle, center-seconds, stainless steel "Staybrite" aviator's wristwatch. four-body, polished, revolving bezel with enameled 15 degrees graduation, graduated band, the ball-shaped crown activates also the revolving central dial. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals for the 12 hour indication, the 180 degrees in Arabic numerals, central revolving champagne dial with painted black radial Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes and painted red radial Arabic numerals for the 15 degrees. "Breguet" blued steel hands. Cal. 18.69 N, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Notes The "Lindbergh" aviator was invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. No. 1923305 and launched on the market in 1932.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
