106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 459
LonginesNonius
A rare, highly attractive vintage wrist chronograph with nonius chronograph hand and Longines extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
4.000—6.000 €
Price realized
4.700 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back (scratches).
Dial
Gilt.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.15790973
Ref.8273/1
Cal.332/Valjoux 726
Diam.38 x 41 mm
Circa1970
Ctry.Switzerland
The Longines Nonius chronograph is a very striking model - it has a particular patented "Nonius hand" which allows allows accurate 1/10th second timing intervals through use of the Vernier principle.
The large pillow-shaped steel case with mineral glass is fitted with two round chronograph pushers and concealed lugs. The case is in overall very good condition without any wear along the edges and clearly visible deep engraving on the back. The watch has a hand-wound calibre and a matt gilt dial set off by a sunk black auxiliary dial for the 30-minute counter; the chronograph hand is orange.