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Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold

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Early 20th Century Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

. Split Second watches are rare to find made by Longines. This pocket watch is in amazing condition

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Early 1900s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive
Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive

Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive

By Longines

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! This extraordinary & extremely rare antique pocket watch by Longines is a Minute Repeater Chronograph

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch
Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

well as the watch case cover. Condition: Antique Swiss-made pocket watch in excellent overall condition

Category

19th Century Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold
Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold

Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare Longines Art Deco slim keyless lever 44mm pocket watch in 18ct white gold, C1920s. Dial

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Movement: 15 jewels Adj 3 pos, Longines Watch Co Swiss 2935454 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully

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Early 20th Century Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.
Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.

Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, by Baume Longines 30mm Movement is Swiss made, signed & numbered

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1890s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a

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1920s Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold
Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold

Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold

By Longines

Located in Fairfield, CT

Presenting an exquisite Antique 14 Karat Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace

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Early 1900s Victorian Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch
Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch

Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent Swiss pocket/pendant watch was made by the Longines Watch Co. during the 1920's

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant

By Longines

Located in Poitiers, FR

early 20th century. Our opinion : This Longines pocket watch is in mint condition. It has never been

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch circa 1911
Longines Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch circa 1911

Longines Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch circa 1911

By Longines

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Longines 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch, circa 1911. The ultra pristine condition

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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Longines 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

Longines 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Longines 18ct yellow gold full hunter minute repeater pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: A beautiful

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19th Century Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900

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Early 1900s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines for Bunde & Upmeyer Co. Art Nouveau Styling from 1909
Longines for Bunde & Upmeyer Co. Art Nouveau Styling from 1909

Longines for Bunde & Upmeyer Co. Art Nouveau Styling from 1909

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines / Bunde & Upmeyer STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch METAL

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Silver Pocket Watch Chronograph Rattrapante/Split Second 7 Grands Prix
Longines Silver Pocket Watch Chronograph Rattrapante/Split Second 7 Grands Prix

Longines Silver Pocket Watch Chronograph Rattrapante/Split Second 7 Grands Prix

By Longines

Located in Antwerp, BE

Longines Silver Pocket Watch Chronograph Rattrapante / Split Second 7 Grands Prix Extermely rare

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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Silver

Longines 18K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Jungle & Raised Lion Pocket-Watch
Longines 18K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Jungle & Raised Lion Pocket-Watch

Longines 18K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Jungle & Raised Lion Pocket-Watch

By Longines

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite timepiece from Longines, crafted in Switzerland in 1920, exemplifies luxury and

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1920s Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s
Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s

Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: Ernest Francillon of Longines 1800s Key Wind Beautiful Enamel Pocket Watch ·Era: Victorian

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1850s Unknown High Victorian Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chronometer Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Longines Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chronometer Pocket Watch, circa 1900

Longines Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chronometer Pocket Watch, circa 1900

By Longines

Located in Antwerp, BE

A genuine antique Longines pocket watch with chronometer circa 1900 in 18 karat yellow gold, Swiss

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Longines Stem winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Longines Stem winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Longines Stem winding Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Carlisle, GB

A Heavy silver Longines Pocket watch c.1880’s it Won 3 gold medals and 7 silver medals in Paris

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1880s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Silver

Longines 17-Jewel Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Open Face 1927
Longines 17-Jewel Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Open Face 1927

Longines 17-Jewel Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Open Face 1927

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Vintage Longines Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Silver Hands & Dedicated Second

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Early 20th Century American Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Grand Prix 14 Karat Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch NO CHAIN INCL
Longines Grand Prix 14 Karat Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch NO CHAIN INCL

Longines Grand Prix 14 Karat Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch NO CHAIN INCL

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Longines Grand Prix Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated

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Late 19th Century American Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Massive Coach Watch, circa 1920s
Longines Massive Coach Watch, circa 1920s

Longines Massive Coach Watch, circa 1920s

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines massive coach watch circa 1920’s. 60mm diameter chromium plated base metal case with large

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1920s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910
One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910

One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910

Located in Heerlen, NL

. Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch ancre movement, made by Longines nr: 2366954 case is made by: Wittnauer

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

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1890s American Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven
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LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven

Located in Boston, MA

A fine and rare LeCoultre minute repeating chronograph pocket watch in 18 karat gold. With exceptional engraved case displaying Greater and Lesser versions of the Belgian coat of ar...

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Early 20th Century Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Gold

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Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

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1880s American Victorian Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
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By Patek Philippe

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 ...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.

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20th Century Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Silver

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

With original issued packaging and in operating condition, this interesting timepiece dates back circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this s...

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By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one ...

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...

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1920s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920
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IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company for Boucheron. A Rare 18ct Two Colour Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch with 18ct White Gold Chain C1920. Dial: The beautiful silvered dial with two tone e...

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1920s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Serviced Warranty
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By Franck Muller

Located in San Diego, CA

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Watch with Enamel Dial and Archival
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Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Watch with Enamel Dial and Archival

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Early 1900s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

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1910s Swiss Longines Pocket Watch Antique

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

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PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava

PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Longines Pocket Watch Antique

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Longines Pocket Watch Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the longines pocket watch antique you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a longines pocket watch antique from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A longines pocket watch antique from Longines — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a longines pocket watch antique, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Longines Pocket Watch Antique?

On average, a longines pocket watch antique at 1stDibs sells for $3,548, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $10,201 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Longines for sale on 1stDibs

Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Albert Einstein, Richard Byrd and Charles Lindbergh, the company's vintage watches are now sought after by collectors and anyone desiring to wear a high-grade wristwatch.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About Longines
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Whether Longines is an expensive watch or not is a matter of opinion. Longines is a luxury maker, but its prices are slightly more accessible than those offered by some competitors. As a result, some people refer to Longines as mid-range luxury. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Longines watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Longines watches are considered good quality among watch aficionados. The pieces are all high-quality Swiss-made mechanical or quartz watches. Though they are more affordable than other luxury watches, Longines ones are still quite good.