Antique Longines 18K Gold Pocket Watch. Switzerland, Circa 1920

Antique Longines 18K gold pocket watch, made in Switzerland circa 1920 and in really fine condition. The watch was made for the Spanish market this is clearly seen in the inscription printed inside the case, which shows address of the original distributor in Barcelona. It works well and is finely preserved. The watchs casing is made of 18K gold, a compact and solid piece with no rear cap. The movement can only be reached after removing the dial. The front cap is adorned with a beautiful hand-engraved motif composed of parallel lines framed by scrolls and flowers. At the top we can see the initials MP making up a fine art-deco-style acronym. Inside the front cap there are some marks and inscription which testify for the watchs quality. We can see the golds mark, 18K, and the brand name LONGINES clearly engraved in the metal. There is also a hallmark and the serial number 4622500. Under this cap we find the dial, with big black Arab numerals and fine cobalt-blue Fassonzeiger metal hands. As stated before, the watch comes with its original case; this item is outside covered in black leather and preserves the original white-silk inner lining. It is in fine condition too. This amazing antique Longines 18K gold pocket watch is a real old-time jewel, for its beauty and its excellent working order. Measurements: Diameter: 48 mm. Weight: 69,4 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.