No Reserve
8058
Longines
Ref. L7.882.4
Serie '30
A fine and rare limited edition cushion-shaped stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, numbered 768 of a limited edition of 1000 pieces, made to commemorate the 130th Anniversary of Longines and the 165th celebration of their horological activities
- Estimate
- HK$20,000 - 30,000•€2,500 - 3,700$2,600 - 3,800
HK$44,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Longines
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- L7.882.4
- Case No
- 768/1000
- Model Name
- Serie '30
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L396.2, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Longines pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 32mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
A delightfully small and enjoyable watch. The strong blue numerals stand out against the steel grey dial and case. Although I never got around to it, I think it would be great to put this on a bund strap in brown textured leather to give it an even more sporty look. - Mark Cho
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- The craze for quirky “squircle” wristwatches is on the rise. Tastefully executed, the Longines ref. L 7.882.4 Serie '30 is a fantastic example of a cushion-shaped timepiece that not only looks delicious but is also a dream to wear on the wrist, measuring at 32mm in diameter. The present example is numbered 768 of a rare 1000-piece limited edition, launched in 1997 to commemorate the 130th Anniversary of Longine’s establishment and to mark the 165th year of their undying contribution to horology.
- Fitted in a zestful two-bodied stainless steel case with distinct wire lugs, the present model features a matte silvered dial topped with an engine-turned small-seconds dial at 6 o’clock and most notably, a set of hollowed Arabic numerals painted in blue, echoing the light-hearted and cushion-like theme of the case and its silhouette.
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- The craze for quirky “squircle” wristwatches is on the rise. Tastefully executed, the Longines ref. L 7.882.4 Serie '30 is a fantastic example of a cushion-shaped timepiece that not only looks delicious but is also a dream to wear on the wrist, measuring at 32mm in diameter. The present example is numbered 768 of a rare 1000-piece limited edition, launched in 1997 to commemorate the 130th Anniversary of Longine’s establishment and to mark the 165th year of their undying contribution to horology.
- Fitted in a zestful two-bodied stainless steel case with distinct wire lugs, the present model features a matte silvered dial topped with an engine-turned small-seconds dial at 6 o’clock and most notably, a set of hollowed Arabic numerals painted in blue, echoing the light-hearted and cushion-like theme of the case and its silhouette.
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.