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Longines Unique Pope Watch "Paul VI"

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Cette Longines en or est bien plus qu’une montre : il s’agit de la montre personnelle du pape Paul VI.

Réalisée spécialement pour lui circa années 1960 et ornée de ses armoiries pontificales, elle lui fut officiellement remise par Longines. Sa provenance est exceptionnellement documentée : la montre est accompagnée d’une lettre officielle de Paul VI remerciant la manufacture, ainsi que de photographies de la présentation.

Paul VI porta cette montre pendant plusieurs années avant de l’offrir à Jean Guitton, philosophe, écrivain et proche confident du pape. Leur relation, à la fois intellectuelle et personnelle, est l’une des grandes amitiés de la vie de Paul VI.

À la fin de sa vie, Jean Guitton transmit la montre à sa secrétaire, qui la conserva avant qu’elle ne réapparaisse sur le marché quelques années plus tard. La chaîne de provenance est ainsi continue et documentée, du Vatican jusqu’à aujourd’hui.

Au-delà de sa valeur horlogère, cette Longines est avant tout un véritable objet d’histoire. Une montre directement liée à Paul VI, à Jean Guitton et à l’une des grandes relations intellectuelles du XXᵉ siècle.

Une pièce d’une rareté et d’une provenance absolument exceptionnelles.

 

This gold Longines is far more than a watch: it is the personal watch of Pope Paul VI.

Made especially for him circa the 1960s and featuring his papal coat of arms, it was officially presented to him by Longines. Its provenance is exceptionally well documented: the watch is accompanied by an official letter from Paul VI thanking the manufacture, as well as photographs of the presentation.

Paul VI wore the watch for several years before gifting it to Jean Guitton, the French philosopher, writer, and close confidant of the Pope. Their relationship, both intellectual and personal, was one of the great friendships of Paul VI’s life.

Toward the end of his life, Jean Guitton passed the watch on to his secretary, who kept it before it later returned to the market. The chain of provenance is therefore continuous and documented, from the Vatican to the present day.

Beyond its horological value, this Longines is above all a genuine historical object. A watch directly connected to Paul VI, Jean Guitton, and one of the great intellectual relationships of the 20th century.

A piece of truly exceptional rarity and provenance.

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.

Kindly keep in mind

Deliveries in France are made by Chronopost, UPS, FedEx or Colissimo followed.

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.

We provide a  guarantee with our Products for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. Except Waterproof.

Items are sent fully insured after receipt of funds.

We accept payments via wire transfer only.

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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