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Various Properties Longines Ref. 6921-1
Manufacturer: Longines Year: 1959 Reference No: 6921-1 Movement No: 10’774’304 Model Name: Skin Diver's Watch, 'Nautilus' Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, 19AS, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Longines bracelet, 185 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Longines folding deployant extendable clasp Dimensions: 40 mm. diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Longines product literature and instruction manual. Furthermore delivered with With Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the present watch was invoiced on 9 July 1959 to the company, Longines-Wittnauer, which was at that time the agent for Longines in the USA. Catalogue Essay Longines reference 6921 was launched in the late 1950's and was marketed as the 'Skin Diver's Watch'. This diver's wristwatch was powered by an automatic movement and a highly luminescent dial and hands. Original advertisement from the late 50's suggests the watch remains waterproof as long as the crystal and backs are intact and is further enhanced with an anti-radiation shield underneath the dial. Featuring broad and angular lugs, case dimension and overall very good condition make it difficult to believe that the present watch is over half a century old. This Skin Diver was invoiced on 9 July 1959 to the company Longines-Wittnauer, which was at that time the agent for Longines in the US. Complete with product literature and original bracelet, the present watch can be considered a ultra-rare watch in beautiful and charismatic condition. Read More