Longines 21153

Longines Ref. 21153 A stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, snail tachymeter scale, bracelet and additional solid caseback

Manufacturer : Longines Year : Circa 1940’s Reference No : 21153 Movement No : 6’072’899 Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Manual, cal. 13ZN, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Stainless steel bracelet, max length 185mm Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel deployant clasp Dimensions : 34mm diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Accessories : Accompanied by Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the sale of the watch on 3rd February 1944 to Longines-Wittnauer, the Longines agent in the United States at that time, and original solid caseback The Longines in-house calibre 13ZN is arguably one of the most beautiful chronograph movements ever made, and a timeless masterpiece in the history of watchmaking. It was the first calibre officially patented with the flyback mechanism for mass production. To admire the movement on a vintage timepiece has always been the wearer's delight, a true appreciation from Japan, it has become a recent trend to fit a transparent caseback in the country, the present example is one of such. The calibre 13ZN is proudly displayed on the present example, the flyback mechanism can be appreciated in its full glory. The present timepiece is delivered with a Longines Extract from the Archives which confirms the sale of the watch on 3rd February 1944 to Longines-Wittnauer, the Longines agent in the United States at that time. This is further confirmed by the “LXW” stamp on the balance cock of the movement, which is a Longines-Wittnauer import code indicating the watch was intended for the American market. Offered in attractive condition, the present example is also accompanied by the original solid caseback.