Description
Ref. 6666 is an especially handsome Longines model with a crisply cut case, slightly flaring lugs and a bold chamfered bezel. The dial of this example has prominently raised hour indexes which add depth to the surface and their baton and stylised Arabic format are particularly pleasing. Manually wound, the watch is powered by the excellent Longines calibre 12.68Z. Records held at the Longines archives note that this watch was originally invoiced to the firm’s UK agent, Baume, on 2 June 1959. This watch is accompanied by its original blue Longines presentation case with white silk lined interior to the lid and blue velvet fitted pad for the watch.
Specifications
[M] Longines calibre 12.68Z manually wound movement, lever escapement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, 18,000 BPH, Incabloc shock absorber
[D] silvered dial, raised Arabic and baton numerals, baton hands, outer minute track, engine-turned subsidiary seconds
[C] steel case with chamfered bezel, flared lugs, snap-on case back, Longines winding crown
[S] case, dial, movement and crown signed
Measurements
35mm diameter excluding winding crown
43mm length including lugs
10mm depth to centre of crystal
18mm strap width
Accompaniments
One Year Guarantee – serviced by a Longines approved service centre
Longines box, Black Bough certificate
£1,100 [Sold] 23092020