SOLD - Vintage 1939 Longines 12.68z Stop Seconds in Stainless Steel
SKU:
900020
$2,950.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
per item
Available for shipping on or after July 14, 2014, is an extreme Longines rarity; the 12.68z Stop Seconds one button chronograph in a solid stainless steel case, caseback and bezel.
There are two variations of this watch. Our example, the Stop Seconds, has only one center chronograph hand and a rotating coin edge bezel and interior pointer. The center chronograph function of this watch records seconds only. The other, more common but still very rare variation, has no rotating bezel or pointer and instead has a 2nd center chronograph hand for a total of 5 hands. We've found several auction sales for this other variation and have included links below.
As a demonstration of how rare our variation is, several days of searching for comparable sales have yielded no results. We were however able to engage the Longines Museum to verify the authenticity of the piece along with providing some specific information regarding the dating and shipping location of the original invoice. More details below.
Here are some specifics about this watch.
Size: 32.5MM not including crown
Movement: Longines Caliber 12.68z
Dial: Appears original / silvered dial
Hands: Original blued steel
Crown and case: original / stainless steel
Caseback: original / numbered / solid
Condition: Excellent / working
This is the rarest watch we've ever encountered. If you happen to be a Longines collector, I would imagine this may be the crown jewel of a collection. Overall the piece is in excellent condition with original details. This watch will go well with both business and casual attire and comes on a new black leather strap.
There are two variations of this watch. Our example, the Stop Seconds, has only one center chronograph hand and a rotating coin edge bezel and interior pointer. The center chronograph function of this watch records seconds only. The other, more common but still very rare variation, has no rotating bezel or pointer and instead has a 2nd center chronograph hand for a total of 5 hands. We've found several auction sales for this other variation and have included links below.
As a demonstration of how rare our variation is, several days of searching for comparable sales have yielded no results. We were however able to engage the Longines Museum to verify the authenticity of the piece along with providing some specific information regarding the dating and shipping location of the original invoice. More details below.
Here are some specifics about this watch.
Size: 32.5MM not including crown
Movement: Longines Caliber 12.68z
Dial: Appears original / silvered dial
Hands: Original blued steel
Crown and case: original / stainless steel
Caseback: original / numbered / solid
Condition: Excellent / working
This is the rarest watch we've ever encountered. If you happen to be a Longines collector, I would imagine this may be the crown jewel of a collection. Overall the piece is in excellent condition with original details. This watch will go well with both business and casual attire and comes on a new black leather strap.
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Correspondence from the Longines Museum.
Dear Mr. Dubilo,
Thank you for your email and interest in Longines watches. Following your request, I have the pleasure to give you here below the information I found in our records : The serial number 5’684’392 identifies a stainless steel wristwatch fitted with the Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 12.68z stop. It was invoiced to Messrs. Casullo, who were for many years our agent for Panama, on 13.04.1939. In addition, for your information, the movement have been used between 1929 and 1961. Hoping this information is convenient to you, I remain at your entire disposal for any additional request you may have. Best regards, Jennifer Bochud Museum Curator Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA CH-2610 Saint-Imier, Switzerland Phone +41 32 942 54 06 - Fax +41 32 942 52 39 Join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube De : Adam Dubilo [mailto:adam@adamvintage.com] Envoyé : mercredi 9 juillet 2014 16:08 À : Longines, Brand Heritage Objet : watch indentification help Original email correspondence will be forwarded to the buyer upon purchase completion.
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Our watch in an early Longines advertisement.
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Comparable sales links:
Please note that we have not been able to find a comparable sale for our variation as of yet. The comparable sales below are all for the more common 5 hand variation. If you have any information you would like to share regarding comparable sales please contact us. Thank you.
Comparable Sale 1
Comparable Sale 2
Comparable Sale 3
Please note that we have not been able to find a comparable sale for our variation as of yet. The comparable sales below are all for the more common 5 hand variation. If you have any information you would like to share regarding comparable sales please contact us. Thank you.
Comparable Sale 1
Comparable Sale 2
Comparable Sale 3
