LONGINES Calatrava Ref. 5798 Cal. 12.68z c. 1947 with Extract

A large and uncommon Calatrava-style Longines ref. 5798, employing a distinct Bauhaus aesthetic. Housed in a substantial 35mm stainless steel casing, this piece is accompanied by an official Longines extract, confirming its invoicing to Ostersetzer in 1947, the Italian envoy of Longines during that era. 

The original silver has patinated to an eggshell cream palette, studded uniformly with speckles. This Bauhaus aesthetic emphasis on typography is evident in the sparing use of smaller set Arabic numerals and particularly in the diminutive Longines logo on the dial, creating a generous amount of white space. The watch also wears larger due to the extended, scalloped claw lugs that evoke a distinctly baroque countenance. 

Brand : Longines.

Model : n/a.

Reference : 5798.

Case : unpolished stainless case measuring approximately 35mm (excluding crown) and 43mm from lug-to-lug with 19mm fixed scalloped claw lugs, snap-on caseback, original crown..

Movement : Longines-signed cal. 12.68z manual-winding movement with 17 jewels.

Dial : original silver dial with printed Arabic for even hours and baton markers for the odd hours, subsidiary seconds register at 6'o clock, blued steel stick handset.

Band : 19mm new old stock open-ended Marcco saffian dark grey leather strap.

Accessories : official Longines extract dated 28 November 2022.

TERMS

Sold “as-is” with no returns. The piece is in good working condition but service history is unknown. A service is recommended for optimal accuracy and performance. The knurling on the crown has lost its sharpness so it might be challenging to pull out/wind for those with larger fingers.

SHIPPING

Shipped via FedEx International Priority within 3 days of payment.

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