Longines Super-Compressor ref. 7042-2, in stainless steel - full set
A rare and fine Longines Super-Compressor, reference 7042-2.
Solid stainless steel twist back case, embossed scuba symbol, 42mm diameter, downturned lugs, number 226. Case has been polished in the past, however is still thick.
Original matte black dial with luminous arabic numerals, plots and batons. Dial has begun to age tropical brown and is heavily patinated. Gilt print "Longines" with winged-hourglass logo below 12 o'clock. Gilt print "Automatic" above 6 o'clock. Luminous from hands rests on dial and could be professionally removed.
Original black gloss inner bezel with silver tone arabic numerals (rotates with some resistance)
Original silver toned arrow hands with luminous infill. Some luminous is missing.
Original signed steel crowns with cross hatching.
Longines Caliber 19 AS automatic winding movement, unserviced and in running order.
Original Bambi metal ladder bracelet plus brand new Swedish leather band with chrome buckle.
Accompanied by an original fitted Longines velour lined box, original service booklet (unfilled) and Longines "Extract From The Archives", confirming delivery to the company Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co which at that time was the Longines agent for USA.
MAKE
Longines
MODEL/REF
Super-Compressor/7042-2
SIZE
42mm case diameter
COMPLICATION
Rotating inner bezel
CALIBER
Longines Cal. 19 AS
CASE
Stainless steel, embossed scuba symbol, waterproof, downturned faceted lugs, twist back
YEAR
1960
ACCESSORIES
Longines Box, Symbol of Service book and "Extract From The Archives"
BRACELET/BAND
Original metal bracelet and leather band