DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Longines, rare military patent instantaneous chronograph with constant seconds and sweep-minute-recorder, 52mm, nickel alloy OF original hinged-back, hinged cuvette, snap-bezel case, SW-SS, rare WE impressed SSD with unique layout and "Patent" marking, lever escapement, 17J cal 18.72, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#6203017, ca 1941. Looking like a split-second chronograph, both sweep hands return to zero upon depression of the button at 1:30, and immediately start recording upon release of the button, a feature needed by pilots, bombardiers and other military specialists. This pocket variety is seldom seen, and when found will typically have silvered dial with minute register only going to the inner minute track. The outer chapter is graduated in fifths of seconds.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, good chronograph functions, excellent mvt condition overall, some steelwork oxide; dial perfect, mint luster; hands mint, sweeps of slightly different styles and lengths; case shows little wear, profuse MFS, very slight dents to the flat of the back; bow tight, rose-gold crown shows no wear; good glass crystal. A great Longines rarity.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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