Pocket Watches

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Company" in 1885. It has beautiful hand engraving of flowers and leafwork with engine turning, in pristine condition and a three quarter plate movement. The outer case springs open with a touch of the top button. A double hunter pocket...

This exceptional 18k bicolor French pendant watch is suspended by a graduated banner, elaborately decorated by a Bowl of Hygieia centered between two twinkling rose-cut diamonds. This banner attaches to a small 1 9/16" brooch that displays the same theme. The cover of the watch is elaborately hand engraved, depicting a wreath with triple looped bow, draped in a floral swag. Although the pendant watch is pristine it will need to be serviced. C 1915-1920. (27.7 grams, 3 3/4" long x 1 1/8" diameter) An 18 karat gold chatelaine pendant...

Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch Material: Gold Plated Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x Thickness 9.5 mm, gold plated Dial: Goldish dial...

Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché ena...

Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with Roman numerals outer minute trac...

The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important, truly unique & simply extraordinary piece that dates back to early 1800's Being over 200 years, the timepiece is in remarkable condition & deserves a museum display. Made during the reign of Napoléon Bonaparte & showcasing an exceptional craftsmanship, it's unrivalled in value & cultural significance. ~~~ Crafted with refined elegance, the CASE is fully performed in 18K yellow gold, measuring 53mm, featuring an artfully decorated in blue enamel pendant CASEBACK is hand-painted in beige, blue, green, brown & pink champlevé enamel with exceptional attention to details, depicting Goddess Artemis - goddess of wild animals, the hunt & vegetation - with 2 hounds against Royal Blue sky background with tree, golden bow & arrow details within finely detailed foliate frame & natural pearl surround Each pearl is natural, measuring 2.5 mm approx. White enamel DIAL is in beautiful condition, adorned with hand-painted Breguet style Arabic numerals & original Spade Hands, outer minute track with quarters (15, 30, 45, 60) markings with winding aperture at 2 o'clock & signed Valère à Paris with bezel decorated with Natural Pearls Total number of pearls: 100 They are all natural, well-matched, displaying fine colour & excellent luster MOVEMENT is signed It features verge escapement - the earliest known type of mechanical escapement- & runs strong & accurate Comes in its original glass crystal...

Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six position in motion. As military issue, circa 1942, this American made watch by Hamilton Watch Co...

Rare calendermeto travel clock designed by Movado. Beautiful and very rare calendermeto travel purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-1954. Crafted in stainless steel and leather with the purpose to use in desks, travels, in the pocket or a purse. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto...

Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has been fully cleaned and serviced and includes a 90-day warranty. The face of the watc...

Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered. Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch. We do not guarantee the movements are working. Scratches. Length: 4.60 centimeters....

Audemars Piguet. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The Beautiful white enamel dial with Roman nu...

Circa 1930s Art Deco Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 41 M.M. 3 piece Platinum Case, 18 Jewel mechanical, manual wind Nickle Lever movement. Silver Satin dial with Diamond set Roman Nume...

This singed Audemars Freres antique pocket watch features a gilt-finished lever, 1/4 hour repeating movement activated by a push button. White enamel dial with three sunken subsidiar...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Ultra Thin DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered by Stern Freres Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is, The Worlds Thinnest Watch. Patek Philippe produced this watch in 1920. They achieved the ultimate in watch making history by setting the Roller Jewel into the Balance Wheel Arms. This had never been done before. Not even Cartier produced a thinner watch than this one. Additionally, this watch has the ultimate in dials as well. The dial was produced for Patek Philippe by Stern Freres. Stern was renowned in Switzerland, as well as world wide as the finest dial house of all time. In fact Stern, in the early 1930's, purchased the bankrupt house of Patek Philippe and they still own Patek today. The dial is done in Sterling Silver and the printing is engraved out and filled with enamel, fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, polished, fired again and finally polished for the last time. This work is no longer done as it was to expensive and time consuming. The hands are also of the finest workmanship and these are the original hands and done in Blued Steel. This is done by heating the steel up to 640 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly quenching the hands. Lastly, you may be able to see that the case work on this watch features a remarkable detail. It has what is called the "hidden hinge." When the case is closed you cannot see the hinge. Only the worlds finest jewelers know how to make the "hidden hinge." This watch comes with what appears to be the original period 18Kt. and enamel inlayed chain. The chain is entirely hand constructed. This is the finest example of a Patek Philippe Pocket Watch...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 9 carat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive double Albert watch chain has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold. The impressive large graduated rounded curb chain links are individually hallmarked with the 9ct gold fineness marks (9 and 375). The yellow gold Albert watch chain is fitted at either end with a swivel catch. The chain is fitted with a central rounded ring loop, from which a hallmarked T-bar suspends. The T-bar is hallmarked with the 9 ct gold fineness mark (9.375), the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the maker's mark (JM). By virtue of its length, this impressive example of antique jewellery may be wrapped multiple times around the wrist to be worn as a bracelet. Condition This impressive antique yellow gold watch chain...

Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger LeCoultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland, Movement: mechanical movement Case: Gold plated case, Me...

Vintage 18kt gold cushion shape square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch. Weight 48.72 grams. Hallmarked 18k. Case measured 40 mm x 40 mm x 7.2 mm. Back side of watch has ...

Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold Gondolo open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1900's Dial has been signed Patek Philippe & Co. Genève with a sub-second dial signed abo...

Antique Victorian 18ct Hunter Pocket Watch,Hallmarked In Chester,1867 This chain driven movement was made by Henry Westrap of Stow and London The watch face...

Elgin pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with floral design hunter case. 8 size (36mm case size). Manual wind with sub-seconds. Roman numeral dial. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified...

Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case ...

A Rare Swiss 14ct Rose Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The excellent white enamel Roman numeral dial with outer minute track and s...

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: round 18K yellow gold case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Dial: white floral arabic dial Reference # Jump Hour Serial # 1...

A rare Swiss Goliath world time keyless lever open face nickel pocket watch, C1900s. Dial: The unusual and rare white enamel Roman dial with outer...

Fabulous vintage floral burst design with a working Pennino Brothers Watch as its center beautifully mixes the sparkle of the quality rhinestones and the gold tone of the vermeil petals on this vintage mid-century brooch pin pendant by the well respected New York maker. Measuring 1-7/8 inch in diameter overall with the watch center...

This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vega Pocket Watch With Manual Wind Movement. Spring-loaded Hinge Allows For Watch To Pop Up When Opened. The Watch Runs & Keeps Accurate Time. Removable Bale All...

22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769 The movement was made in Walton-On-Trent by Thomas Rea and the beautiful pair-case...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm / Early Screw Back and Bezel Designed Case MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands Supplied with Gold Filled Pocket Watch...

Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In pristine crisp condition with hand engraving on the back. 17 jewels. Manual wind. Whit...

Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold Case Intricate Flower Design on Case White Dial Dark Cobalt Blue Hands Dedicated Second Sub-Dial Black Arabic Numerals Manual Winding Movement Grade No. 620 Size 16S 15 jewels Church 1892 patent regulator Year of Manufacture: 1908 Total Mass = 82.6 grams Approx. 48mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop made by the Keystone watch...

One 10 karat yellow gold filled 16 size Hamilton Watch Co. Hamilton Railway Special open face pocket watch. The movement is manual wide, leve...

A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 . Dial: the excellent white enamel dial with Arabi...

Men's stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold Concord Steeplechase watch. The watch 35mm case (6.87mm thick) has a navy blue textured face with gold and diamond Roman numbers, a date wi...

An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numbers at five minute intervals, subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and gold original spade hands with a blued steel seconds hand. Case: The heavy 18ct rose gold half hunter case with inlaid blue enamel Roman numerals to the front of the case. The rear of the case is beautifully enamelled with the Coat of Arms of General Friedrich Wilhem von Steuben. The inner case is engraved Chronometre a l' Esperance, 33 Bould st Martin Paris. The cases are all numbered and marked18Kt Gold. Movement: The superb nickel finished, highly jewelled movement with keyless pivoted detente chronometre escapement Breguet overcoil hairspring and fast slow regulation. The Coat of Arms belong to General Von Steuben (1730-1794) He fought alongside General George Washington to help him defeat the British and gain Independence from Britain on the 4th July 1776. This is a rare and important watch to carry this Crest. An extract from the Royal College of Arms...

A vintage pin and clock/watch that is detachable and attachable. This piece is vintage and in great condition. The watch/clock is a Swiss-made Banner watch...

Waltham pocket watch with 20 year gold filled case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size. 19 jewel manual wind Riverside movement. 50 mm case size. Ci...

This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exq...

A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer minute track and an early tachograph configuration with Louis XVI style hour and minute hands and an unusual and rare chronograph...

Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or 16 size. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Classic Waltham Vanguard ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 18.89 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt Dial with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry Birks and Sons is the most famous house in Canada, the Cartier of Canada. This unique watch was produced for Birks by Longines. Impressively, the dial was produced for Longines, for this watch by the house of Stern Freres. The Stern family were the most renowned dial house in Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company. Stern still owns Patek Philippe to this day. The dial on this watch is in flawless original condition. Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

14ct 585 Gold Watch Chain Stamped 14k on the clasp and the word "KARAT" on the ring soldered to the chain . The top of the clasp twists around... Chain Length 13.25" Inches Thickne...

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals and Cathederal hands. Case: The case is made from silver which is fully numbered, Swiss Hallmarked and also having British import marks for 1929. The case is laquered with a special Japernese style called Make-E. Featured on this watch is a traditional Pagoda and a flowering cherry tree called Sakura. The back of the case has the initials JDS presented in 1932. Movement: The fully signed and jewelled manual wind movement with fast slow regulation. The movemnt is wound by opening and shutting the...

Antique Elgin "Hunter Case" 42mm diameter, 14K gold filled pocket watch with scalloped edges all around. 1895 dated engraving. Elaborate rose,...

Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size case made by Dueber. P...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Watch or Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver or German Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 65mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is great looking oversized pocket watch sometimes called a coach watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch, Watch does run watch and case are both signed enamel is pristine, watch is 29 mm This is a real nice piece, watch shows sign...

In 14 Karat yellow gold, this antique watch chain is nicely fitted with a fancy T bar, dog clip and double fob chains with spring ring closures. From the T bar, the length of chain t...

Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement # 32403383. Case signed "Waltham Keystone J. B...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellows Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Filigree Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will service it for you as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. It is rare that we find watches with their original box and papers that are this old. This unique pendant was presented as an award for shooting contest. The watch comes with original documentation as well discussing the event which was a woman's shooting contest. The watch is in excellent original condition and can actually be worn and counted on all the time. This is a truly unique item. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...

Silver pocket watch. Height: 7.00 centimeters. Gross weight: 83.44 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Etched Design...

Gents Elgin in gold fill. Manual. Certified preowned. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Elgin watch. This Elgin watch has a Gold Arabic Numeral dial. It is Certified A...

Brand: Jaeger Lecoultre Metal Type: 18K yellow gold Thickness: 9.80mm Width: 41.00 mm Length: 1.75 inches Weight: 42.54 grams Jaeger Lecoultre 18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

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