Longines Art économies Déco Argent 15 Bijou Cal. Montre de poche 18,69N 1920

SUMMARY:

A stunning solid silver pocket watch by the famous watch-maker, Longines of Switzerland, with a 15 jeweled hi-grade movement. This is a beautifully made keyless-wound pocket watch, made in ca. 1920.

The watch recently serviced and overhauled by my watch maker, keeps very good time, and watch comes with a two year mechanical warranty.

THE DIAL: 100% mint, the enamel dial with wblack Roman numerals and in bright condition with no hairlines or chips . The dial with blue steel moon hands. The diameter is 44 mm. The crystal is also in excellent condition and retained securely.

THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with a gilded 3/4 plate and a regulator, and blued screws. A cut two arm bimetallic balance, with Breguet hairspring and lever escapement. The movement overall of very good quality, with a cut-away plate and gold plated wheels, with 15 jewels and two adjustments. The watch ticking away on my desk as I type this, and keeping reasonable time for a 100 year old watch. The movement signed on the top plate, "Longines", and by the balance cock 18.69N

THE CASE: 97% mint, the solid silver two piece case measures an impressive 47 mm. The front closes nice and tightly. The case fully marked with a Swiss Geneve mark and case number of 165,xxx, with silver hall-marks, duty and sponsor marks. The rear cover in fine condition with fine scratches and small dings from active service use. The watch comes with a new presentation box to store the watch when not in use.