Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 11 710
Lot 91
  • Gentleman's Christobal C steel watch, Longines, 1992, Ref 5253
  • Gentleman's Christobal C steel watch, Longines, 1992, Ref 5253


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 710

About this Item

Saint-Imier, Switzerland
Gentleman's Christobal C steel watch, Longines, 1992, Ref 5253
the circular dial with red roman numerals, red inner minute track, traditional names of the Mediterranean winds in blue, blued steel compass hands and red 24 hour indicator hand with sunburst terminal, the hinged solar compass bezel engraved with degree markers, 21 jewel Eta movement 289, to a later brown leather strap with Breitling clasp, engraved 5253 0586, length approximately 245mm, dial width approximately 28mm; a presentation glass bottle blown with a model of the Santa Maria, with glass stopper, height approximately 245mm; and a wooden presentation stand

This watch was released to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas.

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