214 Longines Fine and Attractive, 13ZN Flyback, Chronograph Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Black Dial and Fancy Straight Lugs, Published in Paul White’s Book “I Cronografi da Polso”
Estimate: € 8,000 – 16,000
Sold (Premium)€5,720
Model: Chronograph Flyback
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1941
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 13ZN
Case N°: 6295748
Movement N°: 6295748
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Literature: This specific watch is published in Paul White’s Book "I Cronografi da Polso - Volume 1" at Page 168-169
The beauty and complication of the in-house calibers produced by Longines is timeless. Both the 13.33Z and the 30CH, first and third of the family of the movement manufactured from 1913 are always very appreciated by many collectors and passionate of chronographs. But if there’s one caliber that always manages to amaze and make a true connoisseur’s eyes shine is the 13ZN. Its big diameter (30 mm wide) was purposeful since it had to be placed into several aviation-oriented chronographs. Moreover its flyback function was really helpful since allowed the user to not stop the chronograph before resetting it. This caliber is the one equipped on the beautiful lot offered here. This Longines strikes for the fancy straight lugs and the thin yellow-gold case with snap on back in beautiful conditions. The two rectangular buttons start, stop and reset the chronograph hand. The dial is even more fascinating with its black configuration, further embellished by the golden pulsation scale, gilt Arabic numerals and two subsidiary counters for constant seconds and 30 minutes registration. This example has many unusual features that can make the heart of the collector beat faster.