Longines "Chronostop" Ref 5824They say big is beautifulwell, its certainly true in this case! This is a very Collectible Longines monopusher watch with all the hallmarks of the brands dedication to offering interesting pilots watches in the mid 20th century, as demonstrated by the bold Arabic hours and large onion winding crown. The steel case measures a huge 47. 5mm and has a single chronograph pusher. The black dial has luminous Arabic numerals, an inner rotating bezel

- Serial 625xxxx dating to 1980

The watch comes with its original papers that state it was sold in Treviso Italy in 1980 and there is also a booklet and paperwork from the same Italian AD

You know we love interesting and off-piste genta watches and this is another by the watch world’s most prolific and high-profile watch designer

It remains in excellent condition with a snap on case back

remains in good

The bezel insert has faded to a washed out blue and raspberry colour

on the wrist

We bought this fella from the second owner

- Case number 1780 dating to 1981 /B65xxx

We love the unusual bezel which alternates smooth and reeded sections

- Grey tropical petit tapisserie dial

and this one is extra special as it is unworn and only the slightest hairline scratches from storage over the years