An 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch, Longines, Circa 1945,
38.00 mm case diameter, 10.80 mm case thickness, matte silvered dial signed LONGINES, applied gilt Arabic and index numerals, outer telemeter chapter ring, gilt index hands with central blued steel chronograph seconds hand, subdial at 3 o'clock for chronograph minutes, subdial at 9 o'clock for seconds, three piece brushed and polished case, snap on case back, Cal. 13ZN manual wind gilt shock absorber movement.
Estimate $ 3,000-5,000
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. The chronograph seconds progress correctly and the flyback feature functions correctly, the chronograph minutes progress correctly.
The crystal shows minor to moderate scratches over much of the surface that are not readily eye visible. The dial shows a fairly even patina of spotting, moderately sized dark area at outer edge near 2 o'clock, outer painted tachometer chapter ring shows minor to significant fading, painted signature shows slight fading to the "S", the minute and hour hands show spotting.
The bezel has a significant scratch near 6 o'clock, moderate-significant nick to the outer bezel edge near 12 o'clock, and scattered superficial scratches. The outer band, lugs and case back show minor-moderate wear overall consisting of superficial scratches and scuffs, the case back has several subtle dents. The later strap and buckle show no obvious wear.