Place de la Taconnerie 8, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
Phone: +1 212 636 2002
Fax: +41 22 319 1767
Brought to you by
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
Lot Essay
Charles Lindbergh helped design the Hour Angle with Longines with the purpose of aviation in mind. The Lindberg Hour Angle is one of the most iconic watches produced from Longines and is also known as the Weems Second Setting watch. The Hour Angle watch was designed specifically to work with the Weems system of navigation. Philip Van Horn Weems was a United States Navy officer who was an inventor of navigational instruments and methods of navigation. The main purpose for this model is to help aviators navigate and determine where they are (Longitude) at any given time during flight. The Hour Angle watch features a rotatable center disc, controlled by the crown, and rotatable bezel that the user can operate to achieve this. To set the time on this watch one must pull out the crown and press the button directly next to the crown to move the hands, if not the crown will just rotate the center disc. This system is commonly found in pocketwatches as well as the hinged case back and dust cover. These Hour Angle watches are hard to come by and have serious historical significance, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Related Articles
Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.
You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case is in good condition with scratches. The case appears to be polished. The bezel has developed patina. The dial and hands, and crown appear to be original and have developed patina. The enamel portion of the dial has two visible cracks, one at 6 o'clock and one between 8 and 9 o'clock. The center rotating disc has scratches. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.