1927 Longines Ladies' Wristwatch with Silver Bracelet and enamelled dial retailed by Lidgetts in Lincoln.
This elegant and historically significant timepiece is a 1927 Longines ladies' wristwatch, housed in a solid silver case and presented on an unusual silver spring-loaded bracelet. The watch is hallmarked for London 1927 and is in excellent condition for its age. A beautiful enammeled dial with red 12 - Moon hands and full Arabic numerals
Movement: Longines 11.62n caliber, a high-quality hand-wound movement known for its reliability and accuracy.
Case: Solid silver case, hallmarked for London 1927. The case is in excellent condition for its age - Hinged double caseback
Dial: Enamelled dial with black Arabic numerals and black hands. The dial is in very good condition with some minor light hairlines as to be expected for nearly 100 years of age
Bracelet: Unusual silver spring-loaded bracelet with fold over clip. The bracelet is unlocked to position on the wrist and then hooked shut to wear. it is in Good condition again for its age
Condition: The watch is almost an antique but well looked after. The movement is running well and keeping good time. The case and bracelet are solid silver so expect some tarnish. PLEASE NOTE - Due to the age this watch should not of course be considered for everyday use. Perfect for special occasions
Hallmarks: The watch is hallmarked for London 1927. The hallmarks are clear and legible.
Size: The watch measures approximately 28mm in diameter (excluding the crown).
What we think :
This watch is a beautiful example of a vintage Longines ladies' wristwatch.
It is a rare and desirable piece, especially with the unusual silver spring-loaded bracelet.
This watch would make a wonderful addition to any collection and a real Antique piece. The owner would be wearing a piece of watch history but remember its age and treat it with respect.
Overall, this is a stunning and historically significant 1927 Longines ladies' wristwatch in excellent condition. It is a rare and desirable piece that would make a wonderful addition to any collection.
Please note that this watch is vintage and may have some minor imperfections due to its age.
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a viewing.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this watch or any other items in our inventory.
Lidgett's were a watch and clock importers and retailers, based next to the Stonebow in Lincoln. T. L. Lidgett, Lincoln. Lidgett T. L. & Sons, 2013 High st. Lincoln.
Founded in 1832, Longines has a rich and exciting history. The company produced their first movement, the 20A, in 1867 near the Swiss town of Saint-Imier, in a place called Es Longines ("long meadows"). This movement won an award at the Exhibition Universelle in Paris in the same year. Longines are credited with advancing the industrialisation of Swiss watchmaking and it because of their new mechanical procedures, they were able to produce a simple chronograph movement, the 20H, as early as 1878. It was the first mechanism that Longines had made that could be used for precise timing and it was so popular with horse racing bettors and spectators that by the end of 1886, Longines were supplying chronographs to the majority of New York's sports officials. It is still the official timekeeper of many horse races, with over 40 in its annual calendar. The Longines brand name and logo were officially registered with the United International Bureaux for the Protection of Intellectual Property (later the WIPO) in 1889. Longines is the oldest brand name registered with the WIPO that is unchanged and still in use today. Longines is now part of the Swatch Group, having joined in 1983.
As with all our stock, it comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover. (please note a watch of this vintage should be classed as an occasional watch not really suitable for everyday use for obvious reasons)
Spec Stuff
Serial : 1766713
Movement : Manually Wound
Age : 1921/1930 Specific Age : 1927 Case Size : 24mm Case Thickness :12mm Lug to Lug : 32mm Lugs : 10mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No Case Material : Sterling Silver 925 Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1927 Ladies Longines antique solid silver bracelet watch retailed by Lidgetts of Lincoln
