107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 272
LonginesSwissair
A rare astro navigation watch with 24-hour dial, sold on November 8th, 1952 to the Swissair airline - with Longines extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
4.000—6.000 €
Price realized
6.900 €
specific features
Case
Steel, engraving "Swissair 2" on the back lid.
Dial
Black.
Movement
1/2 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance.
Ref.6086
Cal.37.9N
Diam.52 mm
Circa1952
Ctry.Switzerland
The calibre 37.9 was also used in the famous "Hour Angle" pilot's navigation watch.