MANUFACTURED IN: 1948
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 37.5 mm.
DIAL: Two-tone silvered sector
MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 13ZN
FUNCTIONS: Flyback chronograph
CLASP: Stainless steel unsigned buckle
BOX: No
PAPERS: No

Christie's Geneva, Rare Watches Including Important Private Collections, 16 May 2016, lot 222 (sold for 40'000 CHF all in.)

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Made in-house from 1936, the Longines caliber 13 ZN was the first ever chronograph made with flyback function and has become one of the brand's most sought after calibers amongst collectors. Considering the close involvement of Longines in the production of aviation timepieces, such a watch was a natural progression. Its purpose is to allow resetting of the chronograph while in operation in situations like flying where speed of reset is of the essence. In a standard chronograph the hand must be started, stopped and reset by separate actions.

The present watch was produced in stainless steel and with calibre 13ZN, and was sold to Longines-Wittnauer, their agent for the USA at the time, on 7 June 1948.

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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working; however, a service is recommended. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Case: With scratches and dents. Dents on the bezel. Case back with scratches and dents. Scratches on the sides. Number 284 engraved on the back of a lug.
Dial: Good. Some marks and dust visible.
Overall condition: Good for its age.

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