Longines 8225-2

LONGINES, "NONIUS" CUSHION SHAPED CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 8225-2

CIRCA: 1970s CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIAMETER: 41 x 43mm DIAL: Chocolate MOVEMENT: Manual FUNCTIONS: Chronograph CALIBER: 538The presently offered watch is a unique vintage Longines. The orange hand with digits 0-9 is called a "nonius" hand. It is a tool used to measure fractions of a second and lends a very cool, vintage look to the watch. Post Lot Text Φ Please note the endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a non CITES strap (not shown). The endangered species strap may be available for collection from the Christie’s New York saleroom – please contact Christie’s Client Service Center at watchesonline@christies.com. For further information please refer to the Conditions of Sale.