A gents Longines wrist watch with “Rally” dial, made in 1973 exclusively for the Hong Kong market. The angular cushion style case is crafted of stainless steel, features a screw down back and measures 34mm excluding the original signed crown. The original dial features a matte black finish with a vibrant read and white “rally” pattern circling the outer edge, and applied silver indices marking cardinal hours. Original white pencil-style hands with red painted inlay.
Powering the watch is a hand winding Longines caliber 528 with 17 jewels. The movement is winding, running well and keeping excellent time.
Completing the watch is the original signed Longines steel bracelet.
The watch is in overall excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with only minor scratches consistent with age.
Case:
- Stainless steel
- 34mm (excluding original signed crown) x 18mm between lugs
- Thickness: 8.5mm
- Lug to lug: 40.5mm
- Case number: 5500-528
- Signed crown
Movement:
- Longines Caliber 528 (17 Jewels) Manual
- Manual wind
- 28 jewels
- Serial number: 51045654
Dial:
- Factory matte black “Rally” dial
- Red and white minute track
- Original white pencil hands with red inlay
- Signed “LONGINES”, “SWISS”.
