Forums Latest Members

SOLD Art Deco Longines 1920 Rectangular Silver Case Very Well Preserved

  1. yako54 Apr 12, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Up for sale from my private collection is this very nice
    early "Art Deco" Longines wristwatch that was sold to the Longines agent in France in 1920

    Longines cal.
    12.84N Edit: =11.84N

    Overall
    - serial no. 3.638.383 dates back to 1920 (confirmed by Longines Archives)
    - cal. 12.84N
    - original dial
    - rectangular solid silver case
    - original handset with original lume
    - High quality Alligator leather strap
    - generic buckle
    - Longines Extract from the Archives

    Dial and Hands
    Original dial and hands with intact original lume. Incredibly well preserved for it's age.

    Case
    Original solid silver case with wired lugs. Excellent condition. Large rectangular size at 27 x 27 mm (without crown)

    Movement
    Longines in-house manual caliber ref. 12.84N. EDIT: =11.84N. Very clean and well preserved. The watch winds and sets very smooth and the movement is running strong. No information about service history

    Price and Shipping
    My asking is 1.000 EUR REDUCED: 850 EUR (OBO) net to me. Bankwire or transferwise is preferred, paypal please add 4%.

    The watch and I are located in Germany. I will ship worldwide. Insured shipping outside EU with DHL Express (3 days lead time) is 35 Euro. I can send with EMS signed service as well. We can discuss the best service depending on your location.

    Feel free to check for my references here on OF:

    Please take a look at the pictures as they are considered as part of the description. No returns, unless the condition of the watch is grossly misrepresented.

    Please answer to this thread or PM me if you have any questions. I can provide additional pictures on request.

    Thanks for looking and many thanks to OF for the possibility to offer!

    Happy Easter!

    20200412_201754.jpg 20200412_133128.jpg 20200412_143015.jpg 20200412_143626.jpg 20200412_143703.jpg 20200412_143304.jpg 20200412_142934.jpg
    20200412_203023.jpg
     
    Edited May 17, 2020
    sjg22, qboa, Foo2rama and 12 others like this.
  2. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Apr 12, 2020

    Posts
    3,420
    Likes
    7,745
    Happy 100th Birthday! (a little late)
     
    yako54 likes this.
  3. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Apr 12, 2020

    Posts
    2,684
    Likes
    4,610
    Neat watch, but I think that Longines made a mistake as the movement is surely a caliber 11.84N.
     
    Andyshendi, yako54 and Dan S like this.
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Apr 12, 2020

    Posts
    12,204
    Likes
    15,717
    Right you are. Engraved on the movement.

    C8939477-83BD-4791-9D74-C00AE8FAC6CE.jpeg
    gatorcpa
     
    red crowned, yako54 and Dan S like this.
  5. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Apr 12, 2020

    Posts
    7,161
    Likes
    74,232
    It must have been a simple typographical error, cuz I don’t think there ever even was a Longines cal. 12.84N... it certainly was not referenced by Linder.

    Beautiful watch, however!
     
  6. yako54 Apr 13, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Hey guys, fully right it's an 11.84N. Which is also stated on the archive extract if I am not mistaken. If I only knew whrere I put it... ::confused2:: Will show a picture as soon I have found it. Happy Easter!
     
    Als 27 and bushcamper like this.
  7. bimbim1207 Apr 15, 2020

    Posts
    312
    Likes
    908
    beautiful piece!
     
    yako54 likes this.
  8. yako54 Apr 18, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    I found the Extract from the Archive! While checking I noticed it is also stating cal. 12.84N instead of 11.84N. Wondering, if this can really be just a simple typo, I contacted the excellent Longines Brand Heritage Department. Once more Ms Bochud promptly answered my request. What an outstanding service! Please find her answer below:

    20200418_080403.jpg

    20200418_074017.jpg
     
    Edited Apr 18, 2020
    Als 27, Lucasssssss, jerryct and 5 others like this.
  9. yako54 Apr 21, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Bump and price reduction to 950 EUR
     
  10. qboa Apr 22, 2020

    Posts
    278
    Likes
    144
    Nice one :thumbsup:
     
    yako54 likes this.
  11. yako54 Apr 25, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Bump and price reduction to 900 EUR
     
  12. yako54 May 3, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Sunday bump
     
  13. yako54 May 9, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Weekend bump and price reduction to 850 EUR
     
  14. yako54 May 17, 2020

    Posts
    284
    Likes
    1,050
    Sunday bump and wristshots in natural light
    20200516_160605.jpg 20200516_160643.jpg
     
    SurvivingJoe, nlogax, Ttinbkk and 3 others like this.