Longines - 5779 2 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is an elegant and understated Longines mechanical pocket watch with a very refined period character. The silver-toned dial is paired with black Arabic numerals and an outer 13 to 24 hour scale, giving the watch a distinctive layout and a strong old-world utility feel. The subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock are well balanced, while the signed dial, steel case, chain, and old retailer box make the overall presentation especially complete and attractive. The strongest appeal of this watch lies in the Longines name, the uncommon 24 hour outer scale, and the pleasing complete presentation with chain and old box.
Technical and condition details
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual winding
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute display with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and an outer 13 to 24 hour scale
Dial: Silver-toned dial with black Arabic numerals, signed Longines, slim hands, and a subsidiary seconds register with concentric finish. The overall layout is clean, restrained, and very classical in style
Case: Acier Inox steel case with a plain back and a smooth rounded profile
Movement: Signed Longines mechanical movement. Movement number 8599809 is visible, together with the marking 3793. The inner case cover is marked Acier Inox, Longines, Fab. Suisse Swiss Made, 5779 2, and 10
Diameter: Approx. 50.57 mm
Weight: Approx. 80.3 g
Accessories: Metal pocket watch chain included. Old box included. The inner lid is marked Carl Tropp AB juvelerare Hälsingborg
Condition: Overall in honest antique condition with normal age-related wear. The case shows surface marks, light wear, and natural aging. The dial shows minor age traces, with slight visible aging in the subsidiary seconds area. The old box also shows normal wear from age and use
Collector’s highlights
Longines mechanical pocket watch with strong brand recognition and classic appeal
Distinctive outer 24 hour scale that adds both visual interest and collector charm
Steel case with signed Longines movement and clear internal markings
Offered with a metal chain and an old retailer box for a more complete presentation
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