Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch – 1920’s
Creator: Longines
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Condition: Excellent
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Longines Watch Co. was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker, and company initially named as Raiguel Jeune & Cie. After his partners retired, Agassiz's enterprising nephew, Ernest Francillon, came on board and trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo in 1880. This logo is now one of the most recognisable in the industry as it symbolizes precision and timekeeping. Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympics in 1912, a title it still holds, and has been involved in other major sporting events such as the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. The company invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch in 1931 for Charles Lindbergh, featuring a unique bezel to calculate longitude. In my personal collection, I own the Longines Calibre 13 ZN Chronograph used by Commander Richard Byrd on his 1928 expedition to Antarctica, which was purchased from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York and still runs well after 100 years. Longines continues to be a symbol of craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance.
Creator: Longines
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Condition: Excellent