Description: Longines 13ZN12 flyback chronograph watch is the quintessential swiss manfacture watch that introduced the first wrist watch with flyback function with 2 bush buttons. Based in St. Imier the Longines brand is the front runner in in-house manufacture and innovation of flyback chrongraph watches in Swiss Horology. This piece is in with 2 square pusher buttons that were made in 1937 in 18ct gold 34mm case with champagne color dial with Arab numerals and chrongraph counter, the very few first FLYBACK wrist watches in the world manufactured, started making the 13zn models with 2 push buttons, hence very rare piece. This is one of the very few first Wrist Flyback watches in the World with the pedigree Longines watch 13ZN flyback movement Attached to the watch is a bespoke Haroween shell cordovan strap with a original period buckle. Watch comes with 2 year warranty for its movement, and in a bespoke luxury wooden box with cover, Also with a record from the archives from Longines, Switzerland for this watch for exact record of its production/sale showing that the serial No: 5,40xxxx was invoiced on 13th February 1937 to the company Ostersetzer, agent of the brand in Italy. Most iconic swiss watch of 1940’s to 1970 when the brand was the most prestigious manufacturer of chronographs watches and its movements fully inhouse in its factory in St.Imier, Switzerland. Fully insured shipping Note: light scratches on case & case back and patina on dial due to age; 87 years old
Price: 6500 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-07T15:53:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 188.11 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Strap Material: shell cordovan
Closure: Buckle
Strap Colour: Brown
Dial Pattern: Linen
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Dial Colour: Champagne
Year Manufactured: 13th Feburary 1937
Customised: No
Vintage: Yes
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Department: Unisex Adults
Caseback: Snap
Case Colour: Gold
Lug Width: 16 mm
Bezel Type: Fixed
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Sport
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Central Second, Chronograph, Date Indicator, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Size: 34 mm
Unit Quantity: 1
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Handmade: Yes
Bezel Colour: Champagne
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Reference Number: 3505
Brand: Longines
Type: Wristwatch
Model: longines flyback 13ZN
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Theme: vintage
Case Finish: Gloss
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analogue