Antique Longines Pocket Watch. 18K Gold. Switzerland, Circa 1930

Antique Longines 18K-gold pocket watch, made in Switzerland circa 1930 and in fine condition. The watch works fine and shows a sober and elegant design, with a timeless beauty which turns it in a perfectly usable article. The casing is made of 18K gold, with glass front cap original from the time. The light-beige dial has black Arab numerals and Breguet-style hands, with the brand name Longines at the 12 position. The rear cap is made of lean gold and has inner hallmarks for 18K Swiss gold pieces. The movement is also signed with the brand name and is quite well preserved, being also fully functional. This antique Longines 18K-gold pocket watch honours the brands prestige for its attractive design and good performance. Este antiguo reloj de bolsillo de Longines en oro de 18K hace honor al prestigio de la marca, por su un atractivo diseño y buen funcionamiento. Dimensions: Width: 48 mm. Weight: 63.87 g. Longines History Longines is a watch manufacturing company that started out in the half of the 19th century, in a small workshop founded by Auguste Agassiz in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Agassizs nephew, Ernest Francillon, developed the business and chose the Longines brand name and the logo depicting a winged hourglass. This logo is the oldest current trade mark of the World Intellectual Property Organization. In 1867 Longines made their first movement and in 1868 they launched a movement that could be winded up by turning the watchs crown, so there was no need of a key. The firm has been official timekeeper in fourteen Olympic Games and in many sport events. Today Longines is part of the Swiss Swatch group.