105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 166
LonginesChronographe-Compteur
An extremely rare vintage single-pusher chronograph with the first chronograph calibre ever made, Longines calibre 13.33Z, sold on November 14, 1929 to the Girod company, which was the Longines agent for Spain at that time - with Longines extract from the archives
estimated
16.000—18.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.4679604
Cal.13.33Z
Diam.35 mm
Circa1927
Ctry.Switzerland
The enamel dial has Arabic numerals and blued hands that provides a beautiful contrast to the dial. The dial also features three tachy scales in blue, black and red, and a red 24-hour indicator.
The crown is used for winding the watch and served as a pusher for the chronograph. Time can be set by pulling out the crown, which was not possible with the earlier single-pusher chronographs, calibre 13.33Z.