Fine Jewelry
Sat, Aug 14, 2021 01:00PM EDT
Lot 46
Longines Automatic Comet Calendar Watch, 18k, 14k
Sold for
$3,600
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A rare 18k Longines Automatic Comet Calendar watch with a custom made 14k yellow gold bracelet. This watch was listed in the 'Longines 1957 Catalog Of Luxury Watches'. It has an 18k yellow gold case with a black dial which contains the Longines mark along with "Automatic, Comet Calender". It has gold arrow indices, minute tick marks, and luminous hour dots. There are luminous gold batons for the hour and minute hands and a sweep seconds baton. The date window is located next to the three o'clock position. The watch contains a shock resistant movement and is in a waterproof case. The crown has the Longines logo and brand name.
Originally this watch came with a Longines leather band, however, this one has a custom made 14K solid gold brick link bracelet in a smooth high polish yellow gold. The bracelet by itself weighs 49.6 dwt. It has a fold over safety clasp and is monogrammed on the underside of the clasp with 'SCM'. This watch recently received a new main spring and was fully serviced, it was reported to be in good working condition.
Longines started making pocket watches in 1832. In 1837 they invented their own movement and won the Universal Exhibition award in Paris the same year. Their continual innovation has garnered them numerous awards ever since. In 1919 they became the official supplier for the International Aeronautical Federation. In addition to becoming a fashion icon, their timepieces have been used to record several record breaking events throughout history and they continue to be the time piece of choice for many international sporting and racing events.
Movement type: Automatic.
Case Measurements: 35mm in diameter not including the crown. 41mm lug to lug.
Case Metal: 18k yellow gold case.
Clasp Type: Fold over safety clasp.
Bracelet Metal: 14k yellow gold.
Bracelet Weight: 49.6 dwt.
Total Weight: 81.0 dwt.
Watch Length: 7 & 5/8" long.
Bracelet Width: 11/16" wide.
Case Markings: Longines Automatic Waterproof.
Bracelet Markings: 14K WAR makers mark.
The watch has recently been serviced and the main spring replaced. It was reported to be in good mechanical condition and is currently working. Cosmetically it is in good condition with mild dings to the case and wear to the enameling on the back of the watch case. The crystal is clear and free of scratches, the dial is in very good condition, and the bracelet is in very good condition.
Originally this watch came with a Longines leather band, however, this one has a custom made 14K solid gold brick link bracelet in a smooth high polish yellow gold. The bracelet by itself weighs 49.6 dwt. It has a fold over safety clasp and is monogrammed on the underside of the clasp with 'SCM'. This watch recently received a new main spring and was fully serviced, it was reported to be in good working condition.
Longines started making pocket watches in 1832. In 1837 they invented their own movement and won the Universal Exhibition award in Paris the same year. Their continual innovation has garnered them numerous awards ever since. In 1919 they became the official supplier for the International Aeronautical Federation. In addition to becoming a fashion icon, their timepieces have been used to record several record breaking events throughout history and they continue to be the time piece of choice for many international sporting and racing events.
Movement type: Automatic.
Case Measurements: 35mm in diameter not including the crown. 41mm lug to lug.
Case Metal: 18k yellow gold case.
Clasp Type: Fold over safety clasp.
Bracelet Metal: 14k yellow gold.
Bracelet Weight: 49.6 dwt.
Total Weight: 81.0 dwt.
Watch Length: 7 & 5/8" long.
Bracelet Width: 11/16" wide.
Case Markings: Longines Automatic Waterproof.
Bracelet Markings: 14K WAR makers mark.
Condition
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