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Longines Ref. 5699, batch number 23086
Manufacturer: Longines Year: 1947 Reference No: 5699, batch number 23086 Movement No: 6’940’740 Case No: 106 Model Name: “Doppia Lancetta” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 13ZN, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Longines buckle Dimensions: 39.5mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives, confirming the present watch was invoiced on March 24, 1947 to the company Longines-Wittnauer, Longines’ US agent at that time. Literature: For other examples of reference 5699 see Longines Watches, John Goldberger, pg. 212-216 Catalogue Essay Longines pushed the boundaries with reference 5699 in terms of both its aesthetic design and technical ingenuity. The watch was nicknamed in Italian “Doppia Lancetta,” which in English means “double hand,” but it is not to be confused with a split-seconds chronograph. The present watch is fitted with the legendary in-house caliber 13ZN. In addition to the hour and minute hands, reference 5699 features two additional, centrally mounted hands on the dial, both controlling different functions of the watch. The dial layout suppresses the minute register and instead replaces it with a centrally mounted red hand, which counts the minutes that have elapsed. A noteworthy element to mention is the ‘LXW’ stamp found on the movement, which is a Longines-Wittnauer import code indicating the watch was intended for the American market. Reference 5699 further stands out with its considerable case size, measuring a dramatic 39.5mm in diameter. This case shares the same characteristic found on many early Longines chronograph wristwatches, where the underside of the lug is stamped to match the caseback number. Offered in excellent, original condition, this Longines designed in the 1940s is sure to impress scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts. Read More