105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 72
LonginesHonour and Glory
A set of two chronographs with nonius hands, consisting of a vintage split seconds pocket chronograph (Honour) and a modern self-winding wrist chronograph (Glory). To mark the company's 120 years' experience of sports timing in an exceptional way, Longines produced 600 Honour and Glory commemorative packs in 1999 - with original box, guarantee, brochure, Honour and Glory booklet, two operating instructions and original sales receipt
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To commemorate the company’s 120-year experience in timekeeping in sport, Longines launched the "Honour and Glory" set in a limited edition of 600 examples in 1999. The commemorative set includes a pocket chronograph dating from 1968, reference L7.886.4.73.0, and a specially designed automatic steel chronograph with leather strap, reference L.7885.4.73.2.
The pocket watch is a rare flyback chronograph with constant force and "Nonius" hand using calibre L262. Longines has been using this pocket chronograph since 1968 for important sports events all over the world, such as the Winter Olympics in Grenoble. Longines considers calibre 262 the most precise movement they ever created. The Nonius hand is a Longines patent and only used for this type of watch.
The wrist chronograph was developed specially for the set and only available as part of it. It also has a Nonius hand and is powered by automatic calibre L674.8, which is visible through the sapphire crystal back.