107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 346
LonginesTartarugone
A collection of 4 vintage wristwatches
A rare vintage antimagnetic pilot's watch of the Czechoslovakian Air Force
A rare vintage antimagnetic pilot's watch of the Czechoslovakian Air Force
estimated
3.500—5.500 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, push back with engraving "majetek vojenske spravy 3373" (property of the military administration 3373).
Dial
Black.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.23648
Ref.839
Cal.15.68Z
Diam.41 x 41 mm
Circa1947
Ctry.Switzerland
The so-called "Tartarugone" is an antimagnetic pilot's wristwatch that was produced by Longines for the Czech Air Force before, during and after the Second World War. It is distinguished by its unique case shape and has been equipped with three different movement calibres throughout its history.