Longines - 3850545 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a highly attractive antique Longines mechanical pocket watch set, offered together with a matching pocket watch chain and a period presentation box. The watch itself is a classic large open-face model with a white signed dial, black Arabic numerals, and a small seconds subdial at 6, giving it a clear and elegant appearance. The ornate hands, silver case, and finely engine-turned case back give the piece strong antique character, while the chain and retailer-marked box make the ensemble feel complete and display-worthy. The real appeal lies in the way the Longines watch, old chain, and old box come together as a coherent period set.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Longines
Type: Antique mechanical pocket watch, open-face
Winding: Crown wound
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Layout: Central hour and minute display with small seconds at 6
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, clear Longines signature, and ornate antique-style hands
Case: Silver case with visible Longines marks, EFCo Longines mark, 0.800 silver mark, and case number 3850545 inside. The back cover has fine engine-turned decoration with a central engraved cartouche
Movement: Gilt-finished Swiss mechanical movement signed Longines, movement number 3850545, with regulator markings and strong brand identity
Diameter: Approx. 50.78 mm
Weight: Approx. 91.67 g
Included accessories: The lot includes an old pocket watch chain and a period presentation box. The chain is well matched to the watch and adds to both wearability and display appeal. The box retains a retailer stamp inside, strengthening the period character of the set
Condition: Overall well preserved with honest age and use wear. The case shows light scratches, surface wear, mild oxidation, and normal age-related marks. The engine-turned back remains clear and attractive. The dial presents well overall with expected signs of age. The inner dust cover shows handling wear. The movement appears clean, and both the chain and box show normal wear consistent with age
Collector’s highlights
Signed Longines dial, inner cover, and movement
Matching movement and case number 3850545
Silver case with 0.800 mark and attractive engine-turned back
Classic small seconds layout with elegant ornate hands
Offered together with an old pocket watch chain and a period box
Inner dust cover marked Longines 7 Grands Prix, adding strong historical character
Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.