LONGINES | 'DOUBLE HAND', REF 5699STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1945

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 13ZN manual winding, 17 jewels Movement number: 6'989'714 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 23'086 Dimensions: 39.5 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Extract from the Archives

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph working. Please note that the minute chronograph hand is not perfectly resetting to zero. CASE: in honest attractive condition with sharp edges and crisp numbers on the back. There are some scratches and small dings throughout. DIAL: in attractive honest condition with visible signs of aging. The dial has taken on a light and uniform patina with noticeable spotting and there are some surface blemishes such as small scratches and fine cracks throughout. The hands have some noticeable tarnish and some of the luminous material has come off. The radium on the numbers still react under UV and fade right after exposure. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

Fresh to the market, this Longines 'Doppia Lancetta' (which translates to 'double hand' from Italian) is offered by its original family. Reference 5699 stands out with its considerable case size, measuring 39.5 mm in diameter. At first glance the watch appears to be a split second chronograph, however the red central hand is in fact a minute counter, which differentiates this chronograph from others, making it considerably more complicated. The movement is the in-house calibre 13ZN and is considered to be one of the best chronograph movements ever made. Here it is presented in a very honest condition - this is an unique possibility to acquire one of the most sought after vintage steel chronographs on the market.