96th Auction
2017/11/18
Lot 279
Longines "Antimagnétique", Case No. 23647, Movement No. 7418697, 41 x 52 mm, circa 1945
An aviator's large wristwatch of the Czech Air Force. Recently the watch was given a service.
Case: steel, push back with engraving "MAJETEK VOJENSKÉ SPRAVY 1791". Dial: black. Movm.: divided 3/4 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.
Majetek Vojenske Spravy
Czech Air Force pilots wore this Longines model from 1938 onwards. The back is engraved with "MAJETEK VOJENSKE SPRAVY- 1791". The first series was replaced by a more modern version in 1939; this was antimagnetic and thus much better adapted for the use on aircrafts. A further enhancement of the 1939 model are the fluorescent hands on a black dial replacing the previous white enamel dial which was too fragile. The inscription on the back was first introduced in the 1939 version.
An aviator's large wristwatch of the Czech Air Force. Recently the watch was given a service.
Case: steel, push back with engraving "MAJETEK VOJENSKÉ SPRAVY 1791". Dial: black. Movm.: divided 3/4 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.
Majetek Vojenske Spravy
Czech Air Force pilots wore this Longines model from 1938 onwards. The back is engraved with "MAJETEK VOJENSKE SPRAVY- 1791". The first series was replaced by a more modern version in 1939; this was antimagnetic and thus much better adapted for the use on aircrafts. A further enhancement of the 1939 model are the fluorescent hands on a black dial replacing the previous white enamel dial which was too fragile. The inscription on the back was first introduced in the 1939 version.
Sold
estimated
1.500—2.000 €
Price realized
2.200 €