Bidspirit auction | Longines pocket watch. Swiss school.


Longines pocket watch. Swiss school. 20th century - Silver, enamel, and mechanical movement. Measures 6 x 5 cm. Pocket watch with a circular case, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, perimeter minute track, and small subsidiary seconds at six o'clock. The understated and functional design, along with the fluted crown, upper arch, and metal chain, reflects the Swiss watchmaking tradition of the early 20th century, characterized by mechanical precision and ease of reading. The patina and surface wear lend historical authenticity, while the balance between the dial, blued hands, and silver case preserves the technical refinement characteristic of the Longines manufacture. Its significance lies in the union of utility, industrial elegance, and artisanal tradition in an object with a strong historical presence. 6 x 5 cm