Lot #3495
Longines 30CH Chronograph 6075 Luminous Dial and Hands Stainless Steel
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Introduction
Today best known for their competitively priced and well-built offerings, Longines’ history as one of horology’s most advanced watchmakers usually escapes most collectors. Built upon an extensive archive of incredible chronographs and dress watches, this reputation would be nothing compared to what it is now if it wasn’t for the cal. 13ZN, which is famously regarded as one of the finest chronograph movements ever produced. The manual-wind cal. 13ZN was launched in 1936 as one of Longines’ most advanced movements and the first flyback chronograph movement to be fitted within a wristwatch. Introduced 11 years after the cal. 13ZN, Longines launched the cal. 30CH, another inarguably iconic and collectable movement that is highly coveted and esteemed. Thanks to its impeccable level of craftsmanship, stunning architecture, and unparalleled level of ingenuity, the cal. 30CH is as famous today as it was ahead of its time in the 1947. Offered here is a large 37.5mm stainlyess Flyback Chronograph fitted with the cal. 30CH that sports a beautifully luxurious silver dial with beautifully aged radium-filled hands and Arabic numerals that have burned the silver dial for a gorgeously-unique effect.
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Grade
V 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Extract from the Archives
Est. value range
$5,000 – $10,000
The Details
Brand
Longines
Dimensions
37.5mm
Model
30CH Chronograph
Movement
Manual-wind cal. 30CH
Reference
6075
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
1956
Condition
Excellent
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch and Extract from the Archives
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
Fitted with a beautiful silver dial, this ref. 6075 features beautiful syringe hands and Arabic numerals, all of which have been filled with radium, which has aged gorgeously and burned the dial around the indexes for a uniquely vintage effect.
THE CONSTRUCTION
With its stepped bezel, long lugs, and sizeable 37.5mm stainless steel case, the ref. 6075 wears with the poise of a modern chronograph, showcasing just how far ahead of its time it was back in the 1950s.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case shows moderate surface wear, with some visible scratches and marks along the bezel and other surfaces. Snap-on caseback retains a crisp logo in the center. Original dial with warmly aged radium indexes in excellent overall condition. There are minor spots visible along the dial surface, and some radiation burn around the indexes. Original blued hands retain their original luminous material with light aging. Watch comes on a generic strap and steel buckle. The watch is accompanied by a Longines Extract of the Archives that dates the watch to 1956.
Our Perspective
Powered by one of watchmaking's most famous chronograph movements and boasting a gorgeous dial complete with an appealing vintage aesthetic thanks to its radium-filled hands and indexes, this ref. 6075 has everything a vintage Longines collector could want.
Justin Gruenberg
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