Longines 5161

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024 LONGINES, REF. 5161, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine and very rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind wristwatch with long red central minute register hand, two subsidiary dials and snap on caseback. Excellent Very good Slightly scratched Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original Brand Longines Reference 5161 Year circa 1944 Movement No. 6738368 Case No. 6738368 Bracelet 18K yellow gold Longines buckle Diameter 39mm. Caliber 13ZN Weight 56gr. (approx.) Signature dial, case and movement Accessories extract from the archives dated 12 Mar, 2024 Antiquorum is delighted to offer this exceptional Longines Ref 5161 at our Hong Kong auction, featuring the iconic 13ZN movement, encased in 18K yellow gold, exuding a sense of vintage charm and paired with a yellow gold color dial . It remains in superb condition, with a preserved case, and the hallmarks on the back of the lugs are both clear and deep. The original yellow gold dial shows some oxidation and light scratches, attesting to its authentic vintage character. This example comes with an extract from the archives dated March 12, 2024, which confirms that the watch was invoiced on September 14, 1944, to the company Wirth, Longines’s agent in Switzerland at the time. This watch is not just a gem for collectors but also a treasure for any watch aficionado. Seize the opportunity to acquire a piece of Longines’s illustrious history.