105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 161
Longines
A vintage wristwatch with flyback chronograph, 30 min. counter, yellow nonius chronograph hand and "cult" calibre 30CH
estimated
5.000—7.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, screw back.
Dial
Black, brown, silvered subsidiary dial for 30 min. counter.
Movement
Manual.
Ref.8225-2
Cal.538/30CH
Diam.43 x 44 mm
Circa1969
Ctry.Switzerland
The Longines Nonius flyback 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 black dial with brown outer minute track set off by a sunk silvered auxiliary dial for the 30-minute counter; the chronograph hand is yellow.