Antique Silver Longines Pocket Watch and Chain

Antique silver Longines pocket watch and chain.

The watch has a stem-winding movement, calibre 19.75N, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed with the Longines name and the serial number, 3,016,063, dates it back to 1913. The movement is also stamped with the initials G.F for Grosjean Freres. Grosjean Freres were originally watch makers but went on to become Longines distributors.

The movement is protected by a signed inner hinged cover upon which are details of exhibition medals won.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is 800 silver and there are Continental hallmarks inside both of the back covers. The inner cover has a handsome starburst pattern to the inside, while the inside of the back cover has the early Longines logo.

The case has a couple of small knocks are but they are insignificant. Originally there would have been a thin rose gold wash around the edge of the case but this has worn off over the years, and only traces now remain.

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The signed white enamel dial is in lovely condition, with original ornate hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

The watch comes with a silver double chain, hallmarked for 1922. Each chain measures 21cm long. Also included is a silver and enamel GWR Staff Association fob from the 1930s.

The watch and chain will be sent in a new presentation box.

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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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