105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 162
LonginesChronographe-Compteur 7 Grands Prix
An extremely rare vintage single-pusher chronograph with the first chronograph calibre ever made, Longines calibre 13.33Z, sold on January 25, 1918 to the Italian Longines retailer Ostersetzer - with Longines extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
6.500—8.500 €
Price realized
6.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, hinged push back.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.2969952
Cal.13.33Z
Diam.35 mm
Circa1913
Ctry.Switzerland
This is a single-pusher chronograph equipped with the first chronograph calibre ever, the 13.33Z developed in 1913.
This marvellous classic vintage watch is in a very well preserved condition. The intact 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. Like in pocket watches the time must still be set by pressing a small pin at the 2 o'clock position.