Longines
Reference 2343-I9AS | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch, Circa 1960
No reserve
Lot Closed
March 31, 06:43 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
Dial: champagne
Caliber: cal. I9AS automatic, 17 jewels
Movement number: 11'400'627
Case: 14k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 3'978'783
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: stainless steel Kreisler expandable bracelet
This circa 1960 Longines automatic wristwatch, cased in 14k yellow gold by the Star Case Company for the American market, offers a compelling study in mid-century dial design. The three-part dial is particularly well executed, with a vertically textured center framed by a chapter ring featuring concentric circular ribbing beneath the applied hour markers, and a railroad track in the outermost portion. Overall, the dial is an exceptional example of mid-century styling and craft.
The watch is powered by the automatic Longines caliber 19AS, a robust and well-regarded movement from the period. Altogether, the present example reflects the thoughtful detailing and quality of Longines production at this time, paired with a case typical of US-market watches of the era.