LONGINES | REF 5161A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS CIRCA 1945

Dial: silvered Caliber: cal. 13ZN-12 manual winding movement, 17 jewelsMovement number: 6889777Case: stainless steel, solid snap on case backCase number: 23021Size: diameter 40 mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the present lot with caliber 13ZN was invoiced on November 27, 1945 to the company Wirth, Longines' agent for Switzerland

CASE Case in good condition with well proportioned lugs. The case likely received previous light polish. Bezel between the lugs with some wear and small nicks. A small nick to the bezel at 6. Case back with light surface scuffs. The watch is not accompanied by an original Longines buckle. DIAL Dial is very attractived with some light wear and dust. Some surface dust especially at 8. Restoration to the dial. MOVEMENT Chronograph function operating but does not reset to zero and may require service at the purchaser's discretion. 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.***
"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."

Longines introduced the caliber 13ZN in 1936, and the movement is amongst the most sought after chronograph movements of all time. The present lot is a rare configuration of the caliber, with the center arbor not only carrying the chronograph seconds hand, but also a red minute counter. The subsidiary dial at 3, normally reserved for the minute-counter, reads the elapse hours. It is believed that only a few hundred of these were produced in several references through the 1940s.