Jaren '50 Longines Automaat

Longines  
Roestvrij staal  
Jaren '50  
Automaat  
17 Jewels  
Uurwerk kal. 22A 
Swiss made  
Ø ca. 35.5 mm  

The caliber 22A with bi-directional (meaning winding both ways) automatic was/is truly a magnificent movement. This patented movement with well-engineered winding system incorporated a screw near the rotators, to correct the excessive wear and overwinding that created troubles with many early automatic movements, particularly in the Omega’s.

Though Longines would go on to improve and develop new automatic movements, those containing the 22A keep their appeal for those who appreciate its cunning technology.

The Longines watch that we have here is a handsome example with sub-seconds at 6 o’clock and a sturdy