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Auction archive: Lot number 117

Longines

The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT
10 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018
Estimate
CHF5,000 - CHF10,000
ca. US$4,972 - US$9,945
Price realised:
CHF10,250
ca. US$10,194
Auction archive: Lot number 117

Longines

The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT
10 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018
Estimate
CHF5,000 - CHF10,000
ca. US$4,972 - US$9,945
Price realised:
CHF10,250
ca. US$10,194
Beschreibung:

Longines Follow Ref. 4722 A very rare and highly attractive wristwatch with black lacquer dial 1941 35mm Diameter
Condition Report Sign up or Log in Manufacturer : Longines Year : 1941 Reference No : 4722 Movement No : 5'773'061 Case No : 5'773'061 Material : 14K yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 27.0, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather strap Clasp/Buckle : Yellow gold pin buckle Dimensions : 35mm Diameter Accessories : Delivered with Longines Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1941 and its subsequent delivery to Slovakia. Catalogue Essay While mid-century Longines chronographs are incredibly popular today, their more restrained time-only watches remain some of the most desirable dress watches from that time period. Made from 14k yellow gold, the present watch measures 35mm. The design of the case is particularly interesting. It features a large flat bezel and downturned faceted lugs, not unlike the larger reference 4382. The watch is fitted with a stunning black lacquer dial with highly unusual and charismatic copper numerals, as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives. Inside the case is the Longines caliber 27.0, an in-house, manually wound mechanical movement. The movement and case numbers match perfectly. The present watch was invoiced on 7 April 1941 to Weinstabl, Longines’s agent in Bratislava at the time. Preserved in excellent condition, the following Longines reference 4722 is an extremely attractive, rare, and enjoyable wristwatch, the very reason collectors turn to vintage. Read More Maker Bio Longines Swiss • 1832 Follow Auguste 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. View More Works

Auction archive: Lot number 117
Auction:
Datum:
10 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018
Auction house:
Phillips
Geneva
Beschreibung:

Longines Follow Ref. 4722 A very rare and highly attractive wristwatch with black lacquer dial 1941 35mm Diameter
Condition Report Sign up or Log in Manufacturer : Longines Year : 1941 Reference No : 4722 Movement No : 5'773'061 Case No : 5'773'061 Material : 14K yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 27.0, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather strap Clasp/Buckle : Yellow gold pin buckle Dimensions : 35mm Diameter Accessories : Delivered with Longines Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1941 and its subsequent delivery to Slovakia. Catalogue Essay While mid-century Longines chronographs are incredibly popular today, their more restrained time-only watches remain some of the most desirable dress watches from that time period. Made from 14k yellow gold, the present watch measures 35mm. The design of the case is particularly interesting. It features a large flat bezel and downturned faceted lugs, not unlike the larger reference 4382. The watch is fitted with a stunning black lacquer dial with highly unusual and charismatic copper numerals, as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives. Inside the case is the Longines caliber 27.0, an in-house, manually wound mechanical movement. The movement and case numbers match perfectly. The present watch was invoiced on 7 April 1941 to Weinstabl, Longines’s agent in Bratislava at the time. Preserved in excellent condition, the following Longines reference 4722 is an extremely attractive, rare, and enjoyable wristwatch, the very reason collectors turn to vintage. Read More Maker Bio Longines Swiss • 1832 Follow Auguste 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. View More Works

Auction archive: Lot number 117
Auction:
Datum:
10 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018
Auction house:
Phillips
Geneva
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