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Longines
Ref. 5982 9
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 60,000€4,800 - 7,200$5,000 - 7,500
HK$52,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- 1958
- Reference No
- 5982 9
- Movement No
- 9'129'155
- Case No
- 45
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 30 CH, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Green calf leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Longines </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Longines </em>Extract from the Archives confirming the present watch was invoiced on 11 January 1958 to the company, Ostersetzer, which was at that time the agent for Longines in Italy.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Fitted with a Longines manual chronograph calibre 30 CH, this rare stainless steel wristwatch is a very charismatic example. Manufactured in the 1950's, the watch features a large stainless steel case of 38 mm., faceted downturned lugs and a snap on case back.
Literature
Longines
Swiss | 1832Auguste 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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.