Longines 5699

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024 LONGINES, REF. 5699, CHRONOGRAPH, STEEL A very fine and very extremely , stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with long red central minute register hand, two subsidiary dials and screw caseback. Very good Slightly scratched Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good Patinated Spotted HANDS Original Brand Longines Reference 5699 Year circa 1952 Movement No. 7024603 Case No. 23086 425 Diameter 39mm. Caliber 13ZN Signature dial, case and movement Accessories Extract from the Archives dated 27 Mar 2024 The Longines Ref 5699 is an exquisite flyback chronograph wristwatch that serves as a testament to the golden era of watchmaking. The Ref 5699 is distinguished by a striking red-colored center elapsed minute counter set against a classic silvered dial, showcasing Longines’s unparalleled attention to detail and craftsmanship. It is affectionately referred to by some collectors as «Doppia Lancetta», an Italian term that translates to «double hand», a nod to the watch’s distinctive chronograph feature. This presented example is extremely rare, set apart by its unique order number 23086. Encased in stainless steel, it houses the renowned in-house manual Cal. 13ZN movement. In excellent condition overall, the case remains very sharp. Both the order number and case number are engraved with clarity and depth on the caseback and the back of the lug. The original dial exhibits some light oxidation. Furthermore, the Longines Extract from the Archives mentions that this watch, under the order number 23086, was produced in 1952 for the Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., which was, at that time, Longines’s agent in the USA, adding to its rich provenance and collector’s value.