Longines Ref. 5966 Stainless Steel Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch

Technical characteristics

Type

Chronograph

Reference

5966

Case Diameter

37 mm

Case Material

Stainless steel

Movement Type

Manual

Place recorded

Switzerland

Movement Number

8’321’691

Case Back Number

5982/1

Case Back Engraving

SYMETAIN A M LEOPOLD LOGNAY 1937-1952

Maker / attribution

Longines

Design

Visible features

• Silvered dial with Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 alongside baton indexes. • Two subsidiary dials displaying continuous seconds at 9 o'clock and a 30-minute register at 3 o'clock. • Concentric scales on the dial perimeter including an inner telemeter track and an outer tachymeter scale. • Fitted with rectangular chronograph pushers and a fluted crown on the right side of the stainless steel case. • Attached to a black textured leather strap.

Movement and Operational Notes

The timepiece is powered by a manual-winding movement catalogued with chronograph and flyback functionality. Specific movement caliber designations are not recorded in this source. At the time of cataloguing, the auction house reported that the movement was ticking and all functions were operating, though a service was recommended and future timekeeping or operation is not guaranteed.

Identity and Archival Provenance

This Longines stainless steel chronograph wristwatch is catalogued under reference 5966 with a stated date of circa 1952. The case back is documented under number 5982/1, while the movement bears serial number 8’321’691. Accompanying documentation includes an extract from the archives confirming a sale in 1952 and showing reference 5966. The cataloguing records that neither original presentation box nor standard guarantee papers are present.

Dial Display and Component Integrity

The watch features a silvered dial with applied hour markers, Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, and two subsidiary dials positioned at 9 o'clock for continuous seconds and 3 o'clock for a 30-minute register. Concentric scales around the perimeter comprise an inner telemeter track and an outer tachymeter scale. According to the condition report, the dial is described in seller reporting as in very good condition, but the hand of the counters and the chronograph hand were noted as probably replaced during a prior service.

Case Construction and Presentation Inscription

The stainless steel case measures 37 mm in diameter. It is observed with rectangular chronograph pushers and a fluted winding crown on the case band, which the condition report describes as unsigned. The case back carries an engraved presentation inscription reading ‘SYMETAIN A M LEOPOLD LOGNAY 1937-1952’. The condition report notes wear, scratches, and dents to the case, along with wear over the engraved case back.

Identification

Reference

5966

Serial number

8’321’691

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.