Longines

Longines Steel 13ZN Chronograph "Mushroom Pushers"

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Here is a Longines chronograph equipped with the 13 ZN movement, a caliber that occupies a central place in the history of the chronograph. The 13 ZN is unanimously considered the most legendary and sought-after movement ever produced by Longines, and more broadly, one of the greatest chronograph movements in Swiss watchmaking.

It is a flyback movement, a complication developed in the 1940s, allowing the chronograph to be reset and restarted instantly with a single press. This technical architecture, extremely advanced for its time, remained in production until the end of the 1950s, before being replaced by the 30 CH caliber. It is precisely this period that has made the 13 ZN legendary today.

Chronographs equipped with this movement are the most renowned from Longines, but this particular example goes even further. This is the famous version with mushroom pushers, housed in a waterproof case—a highly sought-after configuration considered the ultimate expression of the 13 ZN. It clearly represents the pinnacle of what Longines has produced in the realm of classic chronographs.

The watch comes with its Longines archive extract, and its history is perfectly documented, as it was originally sold at a Monaco Legend Group auction. The dial is entirely original, as are all the watch's components, which is crucial for this type of timepiece.

This makes it one of the most iconic and important chronographs in Longines' history. Even today, these watches remain relatively affordable considering their historical significance, making them particularly desirable pieces to acquire. The 13 ZN is not simply a great chronograph, it is an absolute reference, often considered the Rolls-Royce of chronographs in the entire history of watchmaking.

 

 

Voici un chronographe Longines équipé du mouvement 13 ZN, un calibre qui occupe une place absolument centrale dans l’histoire du chronographe. Le 13 ZN est unanimement considéré comme le mouvement le plus mythique et le plus recherché jamais produit par Longines, et plus largement comme l’un des plus grands mouvements chronographes de l’horlogerie suisse.

Il s’agit d’un mouvement flyback, une complication développée dans les années 1940, permettant de remettre le chronographe à zéro et de le relancer instantanément d’une seule pression. Cette architecture technique, extrêmement avancée pour l’époque, restera en production jusqu’à la fin des années 1950, avant d’être remplacée par le calibre 30 CH. C’est précisément cette période qui fait aujourd’hui la légende du 13 ZN.

Les chronographes équipés de ce mouvement sont les plus réputés de chez Longines, mais cet exemplaire va encore plus loin. Il s’agit de la fameuse version à poussoirs champignon montée dans un boîtier étanche, une configuration particulièrement recherchée et considérée comme l’aboutissement absolu de la 13 ZN. On est ici clairement face au sommet de ce que Longines a produit dans le domaine du chronographe classique.

La montre est accompagnée de son extrait d’archives Longines, et son historique est parfaitement établi puisqu’elle a été vendue à l’origine lors d’une vente de Monaco Legend Group. Le cadran est absolument d’origine, tout comme l’ensemble des composants de la montre, ce qui est un point fondamental pour ce type de pièce.

Cela en fait l’un des chronographes les plus iconiques et les plus importants de l’histoire de Longines. Aujourd’hui encore, ces montres restent relativement accessibles au regard de leur importance historique, ce qui en fait des pièces particulièrement intéressantes à acquérir. Le 13 ZN n’est pas simplement un grand chronographe, c’est une référence absolue, souvent considérée comme la Rolls-Royce des chronos dans toute l’histoire de l’horlogerie.

For us, the safe delivery of our important timepieces is of utmost importance, we offer you a 100% secure delivery wherever you are located. We monitor every single aspect of the shipping process of the watch, until it safely arrives at your doorstep.

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Deliveries made outside France are made through Ferrari Logistique, the worldwide leader in transportation of High-end Jewelry & Watches

We cannot be held responsible for a delay in delivery caused by an event beyond our control or if you are unable to provide us with adequate delivery information.

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Items are sent fully insured after receipt of funds.

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In case of returns, the client has 3 days from the day of the receipt to contact us, in order to arrange terms and procedures.

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