Hi all, for 13ZN has become famous and out of reach (for me) I took my one and only 13.33 which has slept for many years in the safe and became darker and darker (because of its silver case). I bought it, when nobody collected strange watches with "ladies pocket watch movements" - so I think it´s in "original" state. Longines: "A l'origine, le numéro de série 4'774'084 identifie un chronographe-bracelet en argent, équipé d'un mouvement Longines mécanique à remontage manuel, calibre 13.33Z. Il a été facturé le 27 mars 1930 à la maison Wirth alors notre agent pour la Suisse." I tried to make pics which are showing the craftmanship, especially of the movement with its instantanious jumping minute counter, the nice decoration inside but also the unmolested hinge(s), the dial and hands. rgds - h.u.
Enamel dial. A beautiful example. I like the combination of the older style hinged back and integrated pusher with the more contemporary style lugs. The design of the 13.33Z is par excellence. I love how the resetting hammer resembles a wishbone. The blued screws on your movement are interesting. Thank you for sharing these wonderful images.
Thank you all. I can´t explain, why these screws are blued. I never saw another 13.33Z with that mannerism. rgds - h.u.
I have a sibling 13.33 to yours (serial #4'935,XXX), also from 1930 with the same case shape, same gilt finish on the movement, and also issued to Wirth (on November 6, 1930). As usual, Longines heritage department was top notch in responding to my request for info. The blued screws is a thing that struck me. Mine are plain. Your watch seems to be in outstanding shape for its age. I had some work done on mine recently but the minute counter still does not work (if someone knows a watchmaker with spare parts for 13.33 chronographs... or it may have to go to St Imier). I also agree with DirtyDozen12; the modern lug style makes it very wearable.
PS. Where did you get your strap? It matches the watch well. The choice for fixed lugs is very limited unless one goes custom-made.
Its a quite normal strap. In Germany one can buy it "open" (with open ends) - needs just a bit of glue. rgds - h.u.
You are a very lucky man. I have always liked the early silver cased watches with the double hinge back. Then to have this beautiful single sunk enamel dial with Breguet hands and hour markers...Superb. Add to this a single button chronograph function and what you have is the best in old world craftsmanship..WOW. Thank you for sharing and wear it in good health.