Watch : Antique Silver Longines Half Hunter Pocket Watch

The watch has a stem-winding movement, signed Longines which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover signed Longines with various medals awarded at the Paris 1889 exhibition. The watch measures 48mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is .800 silver and there are continental hallmarks inside the three covers. The case back has the Longines stamp which includes the initials E F Co, which relates to the founder of Longines, Ernest Francillon Overall, the case is in good condition, just light wear to the engine turned detail and the odd minor “ding”. The front cover has a central lens surrounded by enamel filled Roman numerals. The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover. Inside there is an acrylic lens which has some minor marking. The dial has a very faint hairline crack between 3 & the centre although only noticeable through a jewellers loupe but otherwise it is in nice condition. Lever-set hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All Prices Include UK Postage. Please contact us for international shipping prices (DDU, details in delivery information section below). All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.