No. 99935152

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Enicar - longeau - 1900-1949
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Enicar - longeau - 1900-1949

Enicar / Longeau – Swiss Pocket Watch – Ancre 15 Rubis – ca. 1940 – Mechanical Hand-Wound Brand: Enicar (Longeau trade name) Model: Longeau Movement: Mechanical hand-wound Jewels: 15 Rubies Escapement: Anchor (Ancre) Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Period: ca. 1940 Condition: Good, working condition Serial number: 1314034 ⸻ Description Vintage Swiss pocket watch branded Longeau, produced under the Enicar company. During the 1930s–1940s, Longeau was one of Enicar’s registered trade names, used on various civilian and military-type pocket watches, making this piece an interesting collectible example of early Enicar production. The watch features a classic Swiss Made dial with Arabic numerals, blued feuille hands, and a small seconds register at 6 o’clock. Inside is a traditional 15-jewel Swiss anchor escapement movement, marked “Ancre – 15 Rubis” on the inner dust cover. The movement winds, runs, and sets correctly. Timekeeping and power reserve were not tested to chronometer standards. ⸻ Dimensions • Diameter (without crown): approx. 49–50 mm • Diameter (with crown): approx. 63 mm • Thickness: approx. 14 mm • Weight: approx. 68 g ⸻ Condition Dial: Original white/cream dial with even patina. Arabic numerals remain fully legible. Some ageing and small marks, especially around 4–5 o’clock. “Swiss Made” visible at 6. Hands: Original blued steel feuille hands. Light ageing consistent with the watch’s period. Crystal: Good condition with minor marks. Case: Nickel-plated metal case with wear and scratches consistent with age. No major dents. Hinges operate correctly. Inner dust cover with decorative medal engravings and “ANCRE – 15 RUBIS” marking. Movement: Clean Swiss 15-jewel hand-wound movement. Balance runs well; FS/AV (Fast/Slow – Avance/Retard) regulator present. No known service history, so a routine service may be advisable for regular use. Function: The watch winds, runs, and sets properly. Sold as a vintage item; precision not guaranteed. ⸻ Shipping The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance where possible. Import duties or taxes (if applicable) are the responsibility of the buyer.

No. 99935152

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Enicar - longeau - 1900-1949

Enicar - longeau - 1900-1949

Enicar / Longeau – Swiss Pocket Watch – Ancre 15 Rubis – ca. 1940 – Mechanical Hand-Wound

Brand: Enicar (Longeau trade name)
Model: Longeau
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound
Jewels: 15 Rubies
Escapement: Anchor (Ancre)
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Period: ca. 1940
Condition: Good, working condition
Serial number: 1314034



Description

Vintage Swiss pocket watch branded Longeau, produced under the Enicar company.
During the 1930s–1940s, Longeau was one of Enicar’s registered trade names, used on various civilian and military-type pocket watches, making this piece an interesting collectible example of early Enicar production.

The watch features a classic Swiss Made dial with Arabic numerals, blued feuille hands, and a small seconds register at 6 o’clock.
Inside is a traditional 15-jewel Swiss anchor escapement movement, marked “Ancre – 15 Rubis” on the inner dust cover.

The movement winds, runs, and sets correctly. Timekeeping and power reserve were not tested to chronometer standards.



Dimensions
• Diameter (without crown): approx. 49–50 mm
• Diameter (with crown): approx. 63 mm
• Thickness: approx. 14 mm
• Weight: approx. 68 g



Condition

Dial:
Original white/cream dial with even patina. Arabic numerals remain fully legible. Some ageing and small marks, especially around 4–5 o’clock. “Swiss Made” visible at 6.

Hands:
Original blued steel feuille hands. Light ageing consistent with the watch’s period.

Crystal:
Good condition with minor marks.

Case:
Nickel-plated metal case with wear and scratches consistent with age. No major dents. Hinges operate correctly.
Inner dust cover with decorative medal engravings and “ANCRE – 15 RUBIS” marking.

Movement:
Clean Swiss 15-jewel hand-wound movement.
Balance runs well; FS/AV (Fast/Slow – Avance/Retard) regulator present.
No known service history, so a routine service may be advisable for regular use.

Function:
The watch winds, runs, and sets properly.
Sold as a vintage item; precision not guaranteed.



Shipping

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance where possible.
Import duties or taxes (if applicable) are the responsibility of the buyer.

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