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Longines - 1929 Longines Tank Hunter Cabriolet for Tiffany

For sale is a fresh to market, all original 24mm x 41mm solid 18 karat yellow gold Longines Hunter Case watch featuring a never before seen Tiffany & Co branded dial. The 9.47N caliber Longines movement was originally sold to A. Wittnauer & Co (who was the US distributor for the brand) on the 20th of June 1929, and is accompanied by an archive extract. 

The Tiffany & Co Longines features an 18 karat yellow gold Hunter case with geometric hand engraving along the sides and lugs, accented by floral engraved stations where the hinge and cover push push buttons are. The case was produced by A. Wittnauer & Co, as indicated by a Hallmark on the inside of the case, and was exclusive to the North American market. The Longines is mounted on an unworn quick-release, Olive Green suede leather strap from Hide & Alloy, which is secured by a tang buckle. 

The possibly piece unique dial is vertically brushed silver with a yellow gold hand engraved “Tiffany & Co” applied plaque, indicating that the watch was retailed by the famed Jeweler during the height of their prestige. The dial also features applied yellow gold Breguet style Arabic numeral hour markers, accented by gold spade hands with a sweep seconds subdial. The caliber 9.47N movement still bears its wonderful finishing, is winding and running, but with unknown service history. 

Significance: 
Only four examples of Longines Hunter case Tanks are known, one of which also features a North American Wittnauer case retailed in Mexico City. This is the only known example retailed by Tiffany with a Tiffany & Co dial. 

Condition: 
The case has been well preserved and retains its factory finish and hand engravings, which remain crisp. The yellow gold elements of the case have begun to develop light oxidation with age, most notably along the side of the case. The dial has been nicely preserved and remains untouched, though it does show some signs of age in the form minor wear and surface residue,  most notable being between 9 and 10 o’clock,  just to the right of the minute track. The applied yellow gold Breguet numerals have also developed a light oxidation over time, appearing slightly rose in color,  but remain free of scratches or any noticeable imperfections. The hands have been well preserved and show no noticeable blemishes or imperfections.  
Overall, the Longines remains untouched and is in excellent vintage condition, having been well preserved, after seemingly spending the last few decades tucked away in a drawer. 

- All serial numbers are fully visible but have been covered in the listing photos 

- Feel free to reach out with any questions



USD $12,500