1945 Longines “Doppia Lancetta” cal. 13zn-12

If you are reading this, you probably know what a “Doppia Lancetta” is. If not, this is one of very, very few produced variations of the legendary 13zn movement with central minute recording hand. That’s why there are two recording hands in the center.

Those were produced in probably just a very few hundreds, all with considerably large cases, mainly as pilots flyback chronos. This one comes with the rare square buttons and two dials: the original dial with arabic numerals that has been refurbished by Longines. 

This particular watch has been with Longines for nearly a year for a complete restoration. It comes with an extract from the archives, that shows that it was sold in 1945 in Switzerland, with the original Longines works warranty and the replaced parts (crown, pushers, wheels etc.).

The condition of the watch we describe as “fine”. This is a combination of excellent for the movement, which is completely restored and working perfectly and a fair for the case which has seen some polishing and has some pitting on the caseback. Also the dial that has been redone in St. Imier has its impact on the condition. In contrast to many other vintage watches, these are all about rarity and the fantastic movement and less about the untouched dial and the unpolished case.

However, all this will be reflected in the price.