Longines - Chronograph Flyback 13ZN 18K Gold Ref. 4381 - Unisex - 1900-1949
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Longines Chronograph Flyback, Ref. 4381, an 18K gold-cased wristwatch from 1941 with a manual-wind Longines Calibre 13ZN movement, 35 mm case, long leather strap, a professionally refreshed brass dial, and included official Longines Certificate of Authenticity (2023) with papers but no original box or warranty, in very good condition with minimal wear.
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An absolute masterpiece in the history of haute horology. We propose an extraordinary vintage Longines wrist chronograph equipped with the famous Manufacture Caliber 13ZN with Flyback function (return-to-flight), unanimously regarded by collectors and historians as one of the most fascinating, complex, and prestigious mechanical chronograph movements ever made.
The watch is accompanied by the Official Certificate of Authenticity / Longines Archive Extract (issued in Saint-Imier in January 2023), which attests to its production and invoicing dated February 22, 1941 at Ostersetzer, the historic and exclusive Longines dealer/general agent for Italy at the time.
Brand: Longines
Model: Chronograph Flyback
Case Reference: 4381
Serial/Case Number: 6018373 (stamped and fully corresponding between case and movement)
Year of Production: 1941 (Invoiced to the Italian agent Ostersetzer)
Case Diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown) - Classic, elegant proportions with a strong wrist presence
Case Material: 18K yellow gold (750/1000) with a polished finish, with clearly defined gold assay marks inside the case back
Movement: Manual-winding mechanical movement by Longines Caliber 13ZN (29.80 mm, 18 jewels, 18,000 A/h, chronograph control via column wheel and Flyback complication)
Dial: Professionally restored to high-end standard ("refreshed brass dial" as mentioned in the certificate), with spectacular clarity of the multicolor scales: blue tachymeter scale, red telemeter scale, baton indices and counters with a rice-grain / concentric guilloché pattern
Crystal: Esalite (Plexiglas) clear and clean
Strap: Fine brown leather with Longines pin buckle
Accessories: Official Longines Certificate of Authenticity (2023) with archival envelope and letter from the manufacture
Movement: Fully functioning and precise. Start, stop and the Flyback (instant reset) of the chronograph respond swiftly and accurately.
Aesthetics: The 18k gold case presents in extraordinarily pristine conservative condition.
As duly certified by the Saint-Imier headquarters, the brass base plate of the original dial has been restored professionally over time to restore the watch’s legibility and impeccable aesthetic elegance. Crown and hands replaced during vintage maintenance interventions.
Top-Tier, high-security shipping, tracked and fully insured for the full auction value with a specialized express courier and armored packaging.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateAn absolute masterpiece in the history of haute horology. We propose an extraordinary vintage Longines wrist chronograph equipped with the famous Manufacture Caliber 13ZN with Flyback function (return-to-flight), unanimously regarded by collectors and historians as one of the most fascinating, complex, and prestigious mechanical chronograph movements ever made.
The watch is accompanied by the Official Certificate of Authenticity / Longines Archive Extract (issued in Saint-Imier in January 2023), which attests to its production and invoicing dated February 22, 1941 at Ostersetzer, the historic and exclusive Longines dealer/general agent for Italy at the time.
Brand: Longines
Model: Chronograph Flyback
Case Reference: 4381
Serial/Case Number: 6018373 (stamped and fully corresponding between case and movement)
Year of Production: 1941 (Invoiced to the Italian agent Ostersetzer)
Case Diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown) - Classic, elegant proportions with a strong wrist presence
Case Material: 18K yellow gold (750/1000) with a polished finish, with clearly defined gold assay marks inside the case back
Movement: Manual-winding mechanical movement by Longines Caliber 13ZN (29.80 mm, 18 jewels, 18,000 A/h, chronograph control via column wheel and Flyback complication)
Dial: Professionally restored to high-end standard ("refreshed brass dial" as mentioned in the certificate), with spectacular clarity of the multicolor scales: blue tachymeter scale, red telemeter scale, baton indices and counters with a rice-grain / concentric guilloché pattern
Crystal: Esalite (Plexiglas) clear and clean
Strap: Fine brown leather with Longines pin buckle
Accessories: Official Longines Certificate of Authenticity (2023) with archival envelope and letter from the manufacture
Movement: Fully functioning and precise. Start, stop and the Flyback (instant reset) of the chronograph respond swiftly and accurately.
Aesthetics: The 18k gold case presents in extraordinarily pristine conservative condition.
As duly certified by the Saint-Imier headquarters, the brass base plate of the original dial has been restored professionally over time to restore the watch’s legibility and impeccable aesthetic elegance. Crown and hands replaced during vintage maintenance interventions.
Top-Tier, high-security shipping, tracked and fully insured for the full auction value with a specialized express courier and armored packaging.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
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Brand
Longines
Gender
Unisex
Model
Chronograph Flyback 13ZN 18K Gold Ref. 4381
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1900-1949
Repainted dial
Yes
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
Yes
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
