Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch, limited edition, reference 876.5239 Montre bracelet en or jaune | Yellow gold wristwatch Vers 1993 | Circa 1993
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Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch, limited edition, reference 876.5239 Montre bracelet en or jaune | Yellow gold wristwatch Vers 1993 | Circa 1993 Cadran: émail blanc et nacre Calibre: cal. L.878.4 remontage manuel, 17 rubis Numéro de mouvement: 57'072'025 Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond verre saphir avec charnières Numéro de boîte: N°075/100 Fermoir: bracelet Longines en lézard et boucle ardillon Dimensions: 47.5 mm Signé: boîte, cadran et mouvement Ecrin: oui Papiers: oui Accessoires: certificat d'origine, livre Charles Lindbergh, manuel d'utilisation, marque-page, reproduction miniature en bois de l'avion de Charles Lindbergh et écrin avec porte-documents Longines Dial: white enamel and mother-of-pearl Calibre: cal. L.874.2 manual winding, 17 jewels Movement number: 57'072'025 Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire display hinged back Case number: N°075/100 Closure: Longines lizard strap and pin buckle Size: 47.5 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: certificate of origin, Charles Lindbergh book, instruction manual, bookmark, miniature wooden reproduction of Charles Lindbergh's plane and presentation case with Longines briefcase Poids brut 159.10 g | Gross weight 159.10 g In 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first flight over the Atlantic Ocean by making a direct flight from New York to Paris. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this extraordinary performance, Longines produced a high quality limited edition piece paying tribute to the hour angle watch that was designed by Lindbergh and commercialised in 1932. Like the original model, the watch has a large 47.5mm diameter with a big ball-shaped crown to use it very easily even when wearing gloves. On the gold version, the main dial is fixed and made in enamel while the rotating center dial is made in mother-of-pearl, further elevating the style of the watch. The manual winding jumbo movement, cal L878.4, has a beautiful architecture, in direct line with Longines tradition. The hinged back is decorated with the winged hourglass logo and opens to reveal to movement protected by a glass dust cover. This yellow gold version was produced in 100 examples only and this specimen, preserved in most attractive condition comes with its full suite of accessories.
