Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
It has a platinum case surrounded by diamonds and then the most beautifully designed articulated lugs which simply glides around the wrist and is very much of the Art Deco era in design. As you would expect from Longines the diamonds are bright, crisp and evenly matched and has the total weight is approximately 1.5cts. It is attached to a brand new sterling silver snake skin bracelet which currently measures 7.5 inches but can easily reduce this to fit any wrist size.
The platinum section including the articulated lugs is 70mm long and 11mm wide.
It is quite stunning with a white dial. A new glass has been fitted and it has been professionally cleaned and polished so it is absolutely pristine.
The 17 jewel movement is an absolute gem, sparkling clean and in like new condition, this is a movement from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.
It comes complete with a presentation box to keep your watch in perfect condition.
Longines are one of the most exclusive makers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance which resonates class, truly a piece of jewellery which will never date.
Overall this watch is in beautiful condition and looks as if it was hardly ever worn, it would certainly make a perfect gift especially for any lady.
The watch has just been fully overhauled, restored and serviced and is guaranteed to be a genuine Longines in all respects.
This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled by the respected watch specialist Alan Williams FBHI, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.
The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and the watch sealed.
Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Wonderful Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch C1940
