Longines 44mm Open Face Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1910-1919
Maker / issuer
LonginesThe source documents an open face pocket watch catalogued under Longines, dated to circa 1910–1919. The piece features a 44 mm solid 14k yellow gold case manufactured by Wittnauer & Co., weighing 49.45 g.
The reverse cover displays engine-turned decoration with an off-center foliate cartouche engraved with script initials, framed by a border with crossed-ribbon accents. The auction house reports a Swiss-made, 17-jewel, 3-adjustment hand-wound mechanical movement alongside an analog yellow 12-hour dial with Roman numerals. Engraving is noted on both the dust cover and case back.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Case Maker
- Wittnauer & Co.
- Total Weight
- 49.45 g
- Case Diameter
- 44 mm (1.7 in)
- Case Material
- Solid 14k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Year Manufactured
- 1910-1919
- Maker / attribution
- Longines
- Jewels and Adjustments
- 17 jewels, 3 adjustments
Design
- Visible features
- • Yellow gold open-face case back with fine engine-turned guilloché patterning. • Engraved foliate wreath cartouche situated off-center on the left, containing monogrammed script initials. • Peripheral border featuring repeating engraved crossed-ribbon motifs. • Ribbed fluted winding crown situated beneath an oval decorated suspension bow.
- Movement and Dial
- The movement is a hand-wound mechanical type featuring 17 jewels and 3 adjustments. The analog 12-hour dial is colored yellow and displays Roman numerals. The listing includes conflicting information regarding origin, simultaneously citing 'Country of Origin: Swaziland' and 'Swiss Made: Yes'.
- Condition and Provenance
- The watch is categorized as a vintage piece, with the date of manufacture listed as 1910–1919. The seller describes the item as pre-owned with light wear. The reported condition caveat is that the case back cover does not fully close and requires slight adjustment. The source documentation does not provide a specific serial number or model reference.
- Case Construction and Aesthetic
- The watch features a 44 mm open-face case constructed of 14k yellow gold, with case manufacturing attributed to Wittnauer & Co. The total weight of the piece is reported as 49.45 grams. The exterior of the case back is decorated with engine-turned guilloché patterns, a border of crossed-ribbon motifs, and an off-center foliate cartouche featuring script initials. Engravings are also noted on the internal dust cover.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The dial and movement are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: The source table erratically lists 'Country of Origin: Swaziland', while also stating 'Swiss Made: Yes'.
- Research required: Condition notes state that the case back cover does not fully close and requires adjustment.