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1942 Longines Wristwatch
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1942 Longines Wristwatch

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 January 2026 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A rare 1942 Longines wristwatch with archive paperwork. A silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a minute track with 5 minute markers. The aged and patinated dial signed 'Longines' and blued steel hands with sweep seconds. A stainless steel case with the original snap on back. Case reference 21308

The watch is powered by a manual wind Longines caliber 12.68N with micrometric regulation. The inner base back markings EF & Co (Ernest Francillon & Co) with the winged hourglass and marked Longines. The 6m serial number dates the watch to 1941.

The Longines extract from the archive papers state that the watch was invoiced on 27 June, 1942 to the company 'The Jewellers Supply Co' who were Longines agents in Egypt.

Case width (excluding crown) 37mm

Case height 42mm

Case depth (including glass) 9mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Longines Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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SA1137202
Description
A rare 1942 Longines wristwatch with archive paperwork. A silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a minute track with 5 minute markers. The aged and patinated dial signed 'Longines' and blued steel hands with sweep seconds. A stainless steel case with the original snap on back. Case reference 21308

The watch is powered by a manual wind Longines caliber 12.68N with micrometric regulation.

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The inner base back markings EF & Co (Ernest Francillon & Co) with the winged hourglass and marked Longines.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

The 6m serial number dates the watch to 1941.

fig 1. A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, arabic numerals, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. 1942 Longines Wristwatch

The Longines extract from the archive papers state that the watch was invoiced on 27 June, 1942 to the company 'The Jewellers Supply Co' who were Longines agents in Egypt.

Case width (excluding crown) 37mm

fig 2. A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, arabic numerals, and a brown leather strap.
fig 2. 1942 Longines Wristwatch

Case height 42mm

Case depth (including glass) 9mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Longines Wristwatch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137202
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Archive I A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, arabic numerals, and a brown leather strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, arabic numerals, and a brown leather strap.
1942 Longines Wristwatch
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A vintage Longines mechanical wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, arabic numerals, and a brown leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialStainless steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsArabic numerals, Railway minute track, Sub-seconds dial, Round steel case
  • SizeH 4.2 cm (2 in) x W 3.7 cm (1 in) x D 0.9 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Protect the mechanism from moisture and magnetic fields, avoid manual over-winding, and service the movement professionally every three to five years to ensure longevity.

Pair a classic timepiece with tailored menswear or minimalist contemporary outfits to highlight its historic craftsmanship as a subtle focal point.

Authenticity is verified by examining the movement serial numbers against manufacturer archives, inspecting the hallmark stamps inside the case back, and verifying the dial typography and ageing characteristics.

These watches generally utilised stainless steel or precious metal cases, acrylic crystals, and hand-assembled mechanical movements comprising numerous tiny metal gears and springs.

Timepieces from the 1940s typically feature understated circular cases, arabic numerals, railway minute tracks, and manual-wind mechanical movements designed for clarity and reliability.
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