#101 • Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle, manual wind

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $21,000.00

Status: Sold

WW - Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle, manual wind, 47mm x 56mm to lug tips, 25mm lug width, original sterling silver hinged back case with a bi-directional bezel with green and black enameled numerals, no strap, original white enamel dial with Roman numerals and inner hour angles scale with inner rotating dial disc adorned with black and red numerals, 15J cal 18.69M, s#5044014, triple signed. One of the original Lindbergh Hour Angle watches, this exceptional early example represents one of the first true purpose-built tool watches and a major leap forward in wrist mounted navigation instruments for pilots. Developed from Charles Lindbergh's ideas following his historic nonstop transatlantic flight, the Hour Angle was designed to allow aviators to determine their geographic position quickly and accurately while in flight. An excellent early specimen of this legendary aviation watch, it is a remarkable piece of horological history, ready to accompany its next owner on adventures around the globe. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide to steelwork; fine-plus dial with small hairlines at 12, light even fade to inner rotating disc; excellent-plus blued steel hands; polished case shows light wear, evidence of a removed presentation to rear, several light dings on case; original crowns show little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $14,000 - $26,000 JH-81015