It is not always precious metals that define the value of a watch and an increase in market share of. Longines is bringing in a selection of its individually numbered equestrian pocket watches in time for the longines global champions tour of new. The watchmaking company created for you five different atmospheres, which will surely enchant. Many of the dust covers on the longines pocket watches from the 1900s exhibit the universal exhibitions awards. Click here to download our media pack to learn more about print and online. Longines extreme rare pocket watch chonograph with minute counter from middle, switzerland around 1946, reference 23511, smooth stainless steel case with crown pusher, perfect silvered duotone dial, blued spade hands, red minute counter, rhodium plated movement calibre 18. Jul 09, 2016 this pocket watch by longines was issued in 1976 to commemorate the 200 years of our nation. Longines is a swiss watch company thats been based in saintimier. During the 1980s and early 90s longineswittnauer entered a period of decline that sent the company into a tail spin.
Powered by automatic or quartz movements, these watches have as many facets and as much character as. Longines saddlesup select number of its rare equestrian pocket. Longines flagship pocket watch the number on the movement is the serial number and will give the date of the movement since they are sequentially assigned. We assure your satisfaction with all longines merchandise by offering a 30day moneyback guarantee. What is the value of a 1976 longines limited edition bicentennial 14kt gold pocket watch mib. For more information, please refer to the returning your order section. Most of the pilots watches the company makes today, such as the lindbergh hour angle and the twentyfour, are based on early20thcentury models that went a long way towards addressing problems in navigation, or, in the case of the type a7, were used as actual tools. Each timepiece has a distinct charm and was engineered for modern men, who know how to combine elegance and authenticity. With hardly ever seen twisted bombee lugs and a two piece dial, this is a serious collectors watch of the highest possible quality. You simply look up your serial number and place it in the shown table. Got this info from longines themselves with their excellent information service regarding their vintage watches. Make offer longines 14kt 585 gold savonette pocket watch from approx. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki.
Best pocket watches pocket watch picks from budget to luxury. In fact, a longines wittnauer chronograph was in the final three beside rolex and omega. This beautiful swiss timepiece features a gorgeous gold tone dial, gold tone hand indicators, gold tone index hour markers, second hand, and a genuine swiss quartz. The value depends on fluctuations in the antiques market, the nature of supply and demand, the watchs state of preservation and operation, and many other criteria that require a specialists opinion. Longines full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The longines watches for men are the fruit of a long watchmaking tradition coupled with the constant pursuit of excellence. It is fitted with a longines manufacture caliber 18. Longines pocket watch for sale in uk view 25 bargains. Will see if i can attach a pic of my watch, but since first time on forum, may have issues im kind of stupid techwise, hence why nearly all my watches are 5070 year old handwinds. This pocket watch by longines was issued in 1976 to commemorate the 200 years of our nation. Make offer antique longines gold filled mechanical pocket watch 15 jewels open face size 16 antique kirkpatrick longines 60s 15j 3adj solid 14k gold pocket watch c. It was issued in a very limited edition of only 200 pieces. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Antiques atlas longines antique and vintage pocket watches.
The value proposition the longines columnwheel, singlepushpiece chronograph reference l2. Each watch collection has its very own style, while remaining true to the timeless elegance that is the core value of the brand. Longines offers both womens and mens watches characterized by traditionalelegant designs and excellent value for your money. During the 1980s and early 90s longines wittnauer entered a period of decline that sent the company into a tail spin. Diamonds set in the body of the eagle, above sapphires and all that encircled by 50 rubies. Discover fantastic longines pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases.
It has a gorgeous motherofpearl dial with original breguet hands and was sold in full working order. A quick glance at the longines heritage collection lets you know pilot watches are very much part of the manufactures history. It was also reported that einstein had another longines watcha pocket watch dated 1943. Longines vintage conquest hf 18k yellow gold mechanical. The hands are particularly delicate making this pocket watch quite a dainty and delightful piece. The winged hourglass logo first appeared on longines watches in about 1867. I was wondering the value of this watch or where i could find the value of this watch. A very rare and very attractive vintage longines flagship from the first year of this iconic model range. At this price point, you definitely cannot go wrong with a frederique constant pocket watch. In 1994 longines were bought by smh the precursor to the swatch group which the new york times referred to as a cartel of watch. Following your request, i have the pleasure to give you here below the information i found in our old handwritten registers. Longines 1907 silver pocket watch with award medals from the 1900 paris grand prix. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value.
The serial number 2422066 identifies a hunter pocket watch in silver 0. Elgin pocket watch, the white enamel dial signed elgin usa, with roman hour markers and railway minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, fitted with a lever wind movement, the case diameter 38mm. Longines 18kt gold mens open face swiss pocket watch gold. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Dec 29, 2014 transforming pocket watch to wristwatch. Elegance, watchmaking tradition, equestrian, sport, and heritage. Discover fantastic longines pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Longines 17 jewel 18ct ultra slim pocket watch 662674. Is your chance to get a fair estimate of when your longines watch was originally produced. Watch collections by longines swiss watchmaker since 1832. His longines pocket watch is now kept in the bern historical museum in switzerland. Please note that longines does not provide estimations of the current value of an antique watch.
A collection that remains faithful to the longines values. Longines has a wide range of timepieces available that fit every taste and budget. If you need to return your watch, you can ship it using the return label provided along with your original invoice. The dial also will help the watch owner identify the wittnauer as an automatic selfwinding model or manual wind version. In fact, a longineswittnauer chronograph was in the final three beside rolex and omega. It looked like the classic railroad pocket watch and has a 17 jewel movement that was adjusted in 5 positions. Longines 23mm 14k yellow gold diamond manual wind ladies. Longines pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
Numbers on the case may have once had meaning to the casemaker, but none of that data has survived. Wittnauer selfwinding watches will have the word automatic printed above the 6 or under the wittnauer name at the top of the dial. Longines vintage 18k solid yellow gold ref 6888 mens manual. Online expert valuations in 24hours value my stuff. Get the best deals on longines antique pocket watches. Longines antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Searching the internet i found only 2 ever offered for sale. The longines winged hourglass actually a winged clepsydra for those who care about such things is the oldest registered trademark for a watch company, having been registered in 1880. Hello, while surfing the bay, i came across this longines express leader. Perhaps its a gold pocket watch that has been passed down through your family for generations or a steel wristwatch that you bought from a second hand market. The item longines pocket watch 39mm hunt case kwithks longines hourglass hands runs th308.
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