Longines

• cal. 13ZN manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • two tone silvered dial, painted Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, two engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register, inner tachometer scale, outer minute track, blue outermost track • stainless steel case, two rectangular pushers, down turned lugs, fixed bars, solid snap on case back • case, dial, and movement signed

CASE Case in overall good condition with light surfaces scratches and wear consistent with the age of the timepiece. In our opinion, the case may have been lightly polished while retaining strong proportions. The case back has scratches, with one deeper scratch most likely from opening. The crystal has minor scratches. DIAL Dial in overall good condition. The outermost blue track displays fading, with some evidence of fading to the outer black minute track. The 10 o'clock hour marker has a bit of material missing on the 1 and 0. Indexes have been retouched. MOVEMENT The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.*** Longines confirms that the serial number 6'035'508 identifies a wrist-chronograph in stainless steel bearing the reference 3870. It is fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 13ZN and was invoiced on 16 May 1941 to the company Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co, which was at that time our agent for the USA.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The celebrated calibre 13ZN was introduced in 1936, and is amongst the most sought after chronograph movements of all time.  The 'LXW' stamping on the movement indicates that this watch was sold through a North American agent at the time, and was in fact intended for the American market. This particular watch features a lovely two tone silvered dial that perfectly complements the stainless steel case.