The Longines Swissair Ref. 6630 is an exceptionally rare and historically significant pilot's watch, crafted in the 1950s exclusively for Swissair pilots. With fewer than 100 pieces produced, it stands as one of the most coveted vintage aviation timepieces among collectors.
Reference Nr.6630
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This watch is fully factory serviced, comes with service papers and extract from archive, plus an original Swiss Air Box.
Case: Oversized 47 mm stainless steel case with downturned lugs, ensuring enhanced legibility—a critical feature for pilots.
Dial: Matte black dial featuring a 24-hour inner ring and outer Arabic 60-second divisions. The design facilitates quick distinction between day and night hours, essential for long-haul flights across multiple time zones.
Movement: Powered by the manual-winding Longines Caliber 37.9 S, a robust movement known for its precision and durability. It features 17 jewels and a hacking function, allowing pilots to synchronize time accurately.
Crown: Equipped with a large, spherical "onion" crown, designed for ease of use—even with gloved hands—a standard requirement for aviation.
Caseback: Engraved with "SWISSAIR" and an individual issue number, emphasizing its bespoke nature and direct association with the airline.
General
Worn with little to no signs of wear
Glass, hands, dial, case and movement in very good condition
Movement serviced to an adequate extent
May have been polished
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