Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 38
Longines, Hour Angle Watch, No 5497854, 1940's. Large centre seconds, stainless steel and silver gentleman's wristwatch, invented by the Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh, Pat. No 1923305.
HKD 50,000 - 70,000
CHF 10,000 - 14,000
Sold: HKD 7,475
C. polished, with a silver revolving bezel bearing the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, hinged back. D. white enamel with 12 hour indication", concentric, the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving silver dial bearing the 60 minute and the degrees. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 17"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold adjustment screws, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
