251 Longines Fine and Esteemed, 30CH Flyback, Chronograph Wristwatch in Steel, Multiscale Dial, Fancy Straight Stepped Lugs, Reference 5966

Estimate: €8,000 –⁠ 16,000

Sold (Premium)€6,500

Model: Flyback Chronograph
Reference: 5966-7
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1950's
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 30 CH
Movement N°: 7 718 860
Dimensions: 37 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement

Absolutely attractive, this chronograph features the caliber 30Ch, the last movement totally in-house produced by Longines, that from 1947 took the stage as the latest and best chronograph movement manufactured by the Swiss brand. This unusual chronograph wristwatch is distinguished by the very good and original overall condition: the three bodies, solid stainless steel case is in very well-preserved conditions with stepped bezel, snap-on case and stepped fluted lugs. The dial is in matte silver, preserved in surprising conditions with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute registers, 1/5 seconds track, outer red telemeter scale, outermost blue tachometer scale and blue steel feuille hands.