Longines - Chronograph Flyback 13ZN 18K Gold Ref. 4381 - Unisex - 1900-1949
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Longines Chronograph Flyback, Ref. 4381, 18K yellow gold case, 35 mm diameter, manual-winding Calibre 13ZN, produced in 1941, dial repainted, brown leather strap over 200 mm, includes original Certificate of Authenticity, no original box or warranty, condition very good with minimal signs of wear, insured shipping.
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An absolute masterpiece in the history of haute horology. We present an extraordinary vintage Longines wrist chronograph equipped with the renowned Manufactory Caliber 13ZN with Flyback function (return-to-zero), 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 Longines Certificate of Authenticity / Archive Extract (issued in Saint-Imier in January 2023), attesting to its production and invoicing on February 22, 1941 with Ostersetzer, a historic and exclusive Longines sole distributor/agent for Italy at the time.
Brand: Longines
Model: Chronograph Flyback
Case Reference: 4381
Serial/Case Number: 6018373 (stamped and fully matching between case and movement)
Year of Production: 1941 (Invoiced to the Italian agent Ostersetzer)
Case Diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown) - Classic proportions, elegant and highly present on the wrist
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold (750/1000) with a polished finish, with clearly defined gold hallmarks inside the case back
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical by Longines Caliber 13ZN (29.80 mm, 18 jewels, 18,000 A/h, chronograph via column wheel and Flyback complication)
Dial: Professionally restored to high-end standards (“refreshed brass dial” as noted on the certificate), with spectacular clarity of the multicolor scales: blue tachymeter scale, red telemeter scale, railway-track minute markers, and sub-dials with grainé/grooved concentric guilloché finishing
Crystal: Transparent and clean Plexiglas (Esalite)
Strap: Fine brown leather with Longines pin buckle
Accessories: Official Longines Certificate of Authenticity (2023) with archival envelope and letter from the manufacturer
Movement condition: Fully functional and precise. Start, stop, and Flyback (instantaneous reset) operate smoothly and accurately.
Aesthetics: The 18k gold case presents itself in extraordinarily conservative condition.
As duly certified by the Saint-Imier headquarters, the brass base plate of the original dial was professionally restored and refurbished over time to restore the watch’s legibility and impeccable aesthetic elegance. Crown and hands were replaced during period maintenance interventions.
Shipping: Top-tier, insured, tracked shipping for the full hammer 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 present an extraordinary vintage Longines wrist chronograph equipped with the renowned Manufactory Caliber 13ZN with Flyback function (return-to-zero), 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 Longines Certificate of Authenticity / Archive Extract (issued in Saint-Imier in January 2023), attesting to its production and invoicing on February 22, 1941 with Ostersetzer, a historic and exclusive Longines sole distributor/agent for Italy at the time.
Brand: Longines
Model: Chronograph Flyback
Case Reference: 4381
Serial/Case Number: 6018373 (stamped and fully matching between case and movement)
Year of Production: 1941 (Invoiced to the Italian agent Ostersetzer)
Case Diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown) - Classic proportions, elegant and highly present on the wrist
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold (750/1000) with a polished finish, with clearly defined gold hallmarks inside the case back
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical by Longines Caliber 13ZN (29.80 mm, 18 jewels, 18,000 A/h, chronograph via column wheel and Flyback complication)
Dial: Professionally restored to high-end standards (“refreshed brass dial” as noted on the certificate), with spectacular clarity of the multicolor scales: blue tachymeter scale, red telemeter scale, railway-track minute markers, and sub-dials with grainé/grooved concentric guilloché finishing
Crystal: Transparent and clean Plexiglas (Esalite)
Strap: Fine brown leather with Longines pin buckle
Accessories: Official Longines Certificate of Authenticity (2023) with archival envelope and letter from the manufacturer
Movement condition: Fully functional and precise. Start, stop, and Flyback (instantaneous reset) operate smoothly and accurately.
Aesthetics: The 18k gold case presents itself in extraordinarily conservative condition.
As duly certified by the Saint-Imier headquarters, the brass base plate of the original dial was professionally restored and refurbished over time to restore the watch’s legibility and impeccable aesthetic elegance. Crown and hands were replaced during period maintenance interventions.
Shipping: Top-tier, insured, tracked shipping for the full hammer 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 TranslateDetails
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
