Clock - longines - Steel - 1940-1950 - for observatory tests

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Longines movement for observatory tests, mechanical hand-wound in steel with signed movement and dial, Swiss origin, calibre 14.68Z, 40 mm diameter, 40 mm height, 40 mm depth, power reserve of several days, produced around 1949, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Measure
40mm
Description
Longines movement for observatory tests, steel jewel balance wheel regulated according to Kew standards.
Stainless steel manual-wind movement, very refined and rare, precise, for observatory testing with a Guillaume balance.
Brand: Longines, Switzerland
Year: produced in 1949
Caliber: 14.68 oz
Diameter: 40mm
Brand: Signed movement and dial.
Origin
Properties of a Swiss collector
fully functional
extremely rare
Seen only at international auctions.
DHL or UPS express shipping

Measure
40mm
Description
Longines movement for observatory tests, steel jewel balance wheel regulated according to Kew standards.
Stainless steel manual-wind movement, very refined and rare, precise, for observatory testing with a Guillaume balance.
Brand: Longines, Switzerland
Year: produced in 1949
Caliber: 14.68 oz
Diameter: 40mm
Brand: Signed movement and dial.
Origin
Properties of a Swiss collector
fully functional
extremely rare
Seen only at international auctions.
DHL or UPS express shipping

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
longines
Title additional information
for observatory tests
Model
Movement for Observatory Tests
Material
Steel
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
40 mm
Width
40 mm
Depth
40 mm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
Weight
200 g
Winding Key
No
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Objects sold
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