43,700 HKD
Longines, "Lindbergh", invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched in 1931. Very fine and very rare, small hour angle, stainless steel and silver aviator's wristwatch with center-seconds and two crowns. Matte silver with enameled radialRoman numerals for the 12-hour indication, concentric, the 180degrees in blue Arabic numerals, at the center, revolving dialbearing the 60 seconds and 15 degrees in red Arabic numerals.Blued steel "feuille" hands. al.12.68n, rhodium-plated, 17jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-07-10
