Details
CIRCA: 1950s
MOVEMENT NO: 8'185'147
CASE NO: 324
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 37 mm.
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
BUCKLE: Vintage unsigned stainless steel buckle
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
Brought to you by

Lot Essay

Extremely rare and hard to find, this superb vintage Longines 'Calatrava' features an oversized stainless steel case measuring 37 mm. with a Bauhaus minimalist dial. The watch is slim and comfortable on the wrist and features blued pencil hands. The case is bi-finished with high-polished and brushed elements. Timepieces of this stature from Longines rarely enter the open market, making this watch an excellent opportunity to acquire a jumbo-sized wristwatch from the brand. Further, this watch was confirmed by the Longines archive to have been invoiced to Bensason, a Longines agent in Morocco, on 15 September 1951.

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation would like to thank Benjamin Clymer for his generous donation.

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation
Through great loss has come inspiration. At just 15 years old, Brian LaViolette’s life was claimed in a swimming accident, and on the day of his funeral, his family kept a promise to honor his name and memory by helping others. Founded in 1992, the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation awards deserving college-bound students with scholarships to further their lives and education. Since then, the foundation is proud to have presented 1,160 scholarships to deserving individuals across the globe.

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.

More from
Watches Online: The New York Edit
Place your bid 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.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report