16th Sep, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2299
 

2299

Longines: A Stainless Steel Limited Edition Automatic Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Longines, model: Charles Lindbergh Navigation Watch, ref: L2.605.4, number 0937 of a limited edition of 3000 pieces made, circa 1998, (calibre L628.1) lever movement signed, white dial with Arabic numerals, inner silvered rotating disc calibrated for 60 minutes and 15 degrees, additional protected crown to adjust the inner rotating bezel, glazed back cover, with Longines boxes and booklet
37mm wide

In 1927 Charles Lindbergh made the first non-stop crossing of the North Atlantic, from New York to Paris. The original 'Hour Angle watch' was designed by him as a navigational aid for pilots. The calibrations on the dial are designed to tell the time in minutes and seconds, and the 'hour angle' or longitude via the central rotating disc.

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

Case with surface scratches and minor dents in parts, glass with small scratches, later strap and buckle which are not by Longines, dial with very minor scratches in parts visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly, movement plates are discoloured and need cleaning, movement in going order.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Sep, 2023

Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.

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