Model: ChronographReference: 3901Case Material: Stainless SteelBracelet Material: Leather StrapYear: 1940Movement: ManualCaliber: 13ZNCase N°: 20 117 (33)Movement N°: 5 792 489Dimensions: 36 mmSigned: Dial, movement and caseAccessories: Box and CertificateLiterature: This specific watch is published in the LONGINES LEGENDARY WATCHES book on pages 350–351The present lot is one of the nicest examples ever produced for a 1940s chronograph. The three bodies, solid stainless steel case with a snap on the back is a perfect representative of the unmistakable “Longines-style”. It is nicely preserved in original conditions and presents a stepped flat bezel, two very unusual tilting mobile lugs and rectangular chronograph buttons. The caliber is the famous 13ZN rhodium plated with selfpensating Breguet balance spring and fly back mechanism. The sophisticated black dial is a real joy for the eyes for its nicely preserved color, its intricateposition with external telemeter scale, inner spiral tachometer scale, Arabic numbers all made with gilt print and the two subsidiary counter for constant seconds and 30 minutes registration. Absolutely remarkable for quality and features, this watch is a real dream for any Longines collectors. Apanied by the Longines Extract from the Archives confirming case, movement, production and subsequent sale on 30 November 1940 to thepany Weil, which was at that time the Longines agent for Chile.Estimate € 7000 - 14000