Longines - Silver Pocket Watch - 1900-1949

Longines Vintage Pocket Watch – Solid Silver Case – Mechanical Movement – Porcelain Dial

A beautiful and highly decorative vintage Longines pocket watch, featuring a solid silver case with elegant engraved floral decoration and a classic white porcelain dial. This piece carries the charm of early Swiss watchmaking, combining refined craftsmanship, mechanical tradition and a strong antique presence.

The watch has a 47 mm solid silver case with ornate engraving around the bezel and case back, including a floral motif with stars and Art Nouveau-inspired details. Inside the case, the Longines medal engraving is visible, celebrating the brand’s historic recognition at international exhibitions. The movement is signed Longines and reflects the traditional mechanical watchmaking quality for which the brand became famous worldwide.

Technical Details

Brand: Longines
Type: Vintage pocket watch
Case material: Solid silver
Case size: 47 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: White porcelain dial
Dial condition: Porcelain dial with visible cracks, especially on the upper-left area and across the dial
Movement: Swiss mechanical Longines movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Total weight: Approx. 70 grams
Water resistance: Not tested / not suitable for water exposure
Box: Generic box

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with signs of use and age visible throughout, consistent with an antique timepiece. The solid silver case shows normal surface marks, small scratches and age-related patina, while preserving its beautiful engraved decoration.

The white porcelain dial presents visible cracks, as shown in the photos. The acrylic glass shows signs of use. The movement is signed Longines and is part of the visual charm of this historic piece.

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Story & Heritage

Longines is one of the most respected names in Swiss horology, with a history dating back to the 19th century. The brand became known not only for precision, but also for elegance and reliability, earning international awards and recognition at important exhibitions around Europe.

This pocket watch belongs to an era when a timepiece was more than a practical object. It was a personal companion, carried daily, opened by hand, wound with care and often kept for generations. The engraved silver case, the porcelain dial and the mechanical movement together create the feeling of a watch that has lived through history.

The decorative case back, with its floral engraving and refined details, gives this Longines a particularly romantic antique character. Even with the visible cracks on the porcelain dial, the watch retains a strong collector appeal, offering authenticity, charm and the unmistakable soul of early Swiss watchmaking.

A wonderful piece for collectors of vintage Longines watches, antique pocket watches or historic Swiss mechanical timepieces.

Internal Reference Number – Itm. 846