• cal. 12.68z manual winding nickel lever movement • black dial, painted luminescent Arabic numerals, luminescent hands, white flyback chronograph hand, red hand for 60 minute register, subsidiary seconds, outer minute track, outermost minute and 1/5 second divisions, inner revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units • stainless steel case, coin edged bezel band, single chronograph button to the band, large onion crown, solid snap on case back • case, dial, and movement signed

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case overall fair vintage condition with wear, scuffing, scratches, and oxidation condition with age and use. left side case band with heavy wear, nicks, and material wear, some likely from opening and closing. Case back and upper lug backs with wear, nicks, and oxidation. Scuffing and wear to the rotating coin edge of bezel. Case back with some gaping. Lugs bars are soldered on. Dial in attractive vintage condition with oxidation and wear. Black areas with surface markings, dots, and debris. hands and Arabic indexes with heavy, even oxidation. Revolving bezel operating. Flyback chronograph working properly. Movement in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Longines Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on March 31, 1951 to Knyath, which was at that time Longines' agent for Israel.