FUNCTIONAL A wristwatch with a stainless steel band. The watch face is white with Roman Numerals from I to XII in a circle around its surface. Below each of these numerals are the multiples of 15. A black hour, minute and second hand tell the time. A smaller darker circle is located inside of the Roman numerals. This smaller circle has multiples of 10 on its surface. The glass is flush with the metal frame. A ring around the glass as the numbers 1 to 15 in blue with the numbers 15 30 45 between each. One crown is located at three o'clock and a pin at 4. The pin is depressed opens the back of the watch, this back features a piece of glass that covers the working parts of the watch. The inside of this hinged section has an inscription that reads "Longines Hour Angle Watch Designed by Col. Charles. A Lindbergh Stainles Steel Water resistant Swiss Made 989.5215" The back of the watch features two wings around a box inside of a circle. The circle has the text "EFC LONGINES" engraved in it. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 03/15/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Memorabilia; People; Popular Culture Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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