Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LONGINES WHITE GOLD & SAPPHIRES DRESS WATCH Longines, Swiss, ?Extra?, No. 4138593. Made circa 1930. Fine, rare and elegant, keyless, 18K white gold dress watch with sapphire-set band.
C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, case band entirely set with rectangular faceted sapphires, case back with engraved monogram. D. Brushed silver with black Paris numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel quatrefoil hands. M. Cal. 17.95M signed ?Extra?, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 42 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-1701 |
Good |