Pocket Watch: Antique Silver Longines Pocket Watch

Antique silver Longines pocket watch. The watch has a gilt stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the Longines name and it has the logo on the regulator, and also the wording modèle déposé (registered design). It is all protected by an inner cover which has the Longines name and various images of medals. Also included is the name of the original owner, Clemens Le Claire of Dortmund. The watch measures 48mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is 800 silver and there are German hallmarks inside both of the case backs, together with the Longines logo including the initials Ef Co for Ernest Francillon, founder of Longines. The case is in good condition and has a rose gold wash around the edge, a style known as galonne. The glass lens is in lovely condition. The signed dial has lovely ornate pin-set hands, again part of the galonne design. It is all in beautiful condition, and the red outer numbers are a handsome and unusual feature for this style of watch. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. 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. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.