Longines 1923 Enamel Cushion Caliber 11.84N

  This historically important Longines watch dates back to 1923. At a time when Rolex wasn't really yet a household name ,  it was a time when Longines was the official timing instrument for the most important aueronautical expeditions (none of that movie sponsership deals today) They had developed the first chronograph ever for a wristwatch case, and the first flyback chronograph the 13ZN. Charles Lindbergh the renowed pilot after using a Longines Weems for numerous record breaking flights worked with Longines to design the Hour-Angle , a GPS like idea before the invention of radars.
 
This watch is in musuem level condition with the original "Red Twelve" enamel dial that still looks sharp. Few hairling cracks at 12 and 6 o'clock.
 
Original "Breguet" and original sub seconds steel hands that have been heat-treated to become blue almost 100 years ago.
 
Case , caseback is original and sterling silver. Even the crown is not a replacement , it is the original sterling silver crown.  
 
The movementent has a  bimetallic cut compensated balance, with a blued steel Breguet overcoil spring and fifteen jewels.
 
34mm Lug to lug ends and 32mm diagonally. I have put a non distorted wristshot on my 8 inch flat wrist, though not a big size  for a watch today , it is still definitely a acceptable size in a long sleeve/office environment.
 
The movement will be regulated one last time before shipping.