Longines Manzon
Manufacturer : Longines
Reference : Manzon
Year : 70s
Case : Sterling silver square
Caliber : Longines automatic 431 High beat movement
Dial : Glossy frey dial Size : 22x22mm
Band : Original lizard band with Serge Manzon sterling ties and black pigskin from Torre strap
Condition : Very good
OVERVIEW
Between 1969 and 1972, Longines commissioned artist Serge Manzon to create a line of watches that completely stood out from the rest of their collection. Accustomed to Haute Couture, he then proposed a piece that made one forget the very idea of a wristwatch and chose to work the case like a belt buckle.
This is one of the most intriguing Longines versions designed by Serge Manzon. It features a pure silver square case paired with a top-tier automatic movement. The watch comes with a black pigskin from Torre Strap. Its original lizard strap, exactly as featured in the Longines catalog also comes in the set. Finding the watch designed by Manzon himself, complete with all the sterling silver links adorned with charming Longines logos, is extremely rare. It's akin to a museum piece—a true masterpiece of the 70s!