Manufacturer: Longines Year: 1969 Reference No: 5982 Movement No: 50'116'061 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, 530 Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Clasp/Buckle: Folding clasp Dimensions: 38mm. Diameter Signed:Movement, dial and case signed Accessories: Accompanied by Longines Extract from the Archives Provenance: Property from an Important Private Collection Literature: For a similar example please see Longines Watches, by John Goldberger, pages 276 and 277
Provenance
Property from an Important Private Collection
Catalogue Essay
The present chronograph reference 5982 was most likely sold to South America given the SUIZA designation at the very bottom of the dial. Besides its close-to-mint and all original condition, this chronograph impresses with its multi scale medical dial, featuring not only a pulsation scale (in red) but also a respiration scale (in blue). It is fitted with Longines’ in-house calibre 530 and reaches its final destination most probably via a North American agent, in view of the typical LXW stamp on the movement.The most attractive polished and textured bracelet is most certainly from the same period and enhances the perfect vintage look of this attractive Longines Chronograph.
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.