109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 285

Longines
Nonius

A rare, highly attractive vintage wrist chronograph with nonius chronograph hand, original box and Longines extract from the archives

Sold

estimated
4.0006.000 €
Price realized
4.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back.
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. This model was only produced in small numbers in gold.
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 with crispy edges. 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.