Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 96

Longines, ?Weems Navigation?, No. 766, Ref. 6285241. Made in Special Edition for Swiss Air Exclusive in the 1980s. Sold in 1989. Fine and unusual, hour angle, centerseconds, two-time zone, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box, setting instructions and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, concave lugs, rounded bezel, ball-shaped windingcrown, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, revolving matte silver dial with the second time zone in the center. Blued steel ?feuille? hands. M. L628.1, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.