LONGINES, EXTREMELY RARE AND OVERSIZED STAINLESS STEEL 'CALATRAVA', REF. 6119-6

CIRCA: 1950s

MOVEMENT NO: 8'185'147

CASE NO: 324

CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel

CASE DIAMETER: 37 mm.

DIAL: Silvered

MOVEMENT: Manual

BUCKLE: Vintage unsigned stainless steel buckle

BOX: No

PAPERS: No

$4,000-6,000 | £3,200-4,700 | €3,900-5,700

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Extremely rare and hard to find, this superb vintage Longines 'Calatrava' features an oversized stainless steel case measuring 37 mm. with a Bauhaus minimalist dial. The watch is slim and comfortable on the wrist and features blued pencil hands. The case is bi-finished with high-polished and brushed elements. Timepieces of this stature from Longines rarely enter the open market, making this watch an excellent opportunity to acquire a jumbo-sized wristwatch from the brand.

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation would like to thank Benjamin Clymer for his generous donation.