Rare Royal Navy Issue LONGINES Deck Watch. c.1932
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Rare, Royal Navy issue Longines deck watch. Dating from around 1932.
Solid nickel case with screw-on back and bezel. Case signed "Dennison Watch Case Co", "Made in England". Back of case engraved with a Royal Navy pattern, war department broad arrow mark. Fitted with original bevelled glass crystal (very good condition). Case diameter (not including pendant) : 51mm. Case condition : 80% (some case opener marks).
White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Black Roman numerals. Dial signed, "Longines", bears the Royal Navy pattern broad arrow mark and the serial number "3152". Dial condition : 100%.
High grade, gilt, 17 jewel movement.
Signed, "Longines" (calibre 19.95). Compensation balance wheel.
Micrometer regulator. Movement condition : 100%. Time keeping : good.
The Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon S.A. was formed in the 1830s by Ernest Francillon at Saint-Imier, Switzerland and has always been renowned for design and precision. Famous aviators, explorers and pioneers have all consulted Longines. The company provided timers used at the first modern day Olympics in 1892 and has been closely associated with the worldwide development of sport timing ever since. It has been responsible for timekeeping at no less than fourteen Olympic Games.
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Inventory No. 278
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