Longines Grand Prix Chronograph Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1920
Maker / issuer
LonginesThis Longines hunting cased keyless pocket watch, dating to approximately 1920, is crafted from 18K yellow gold. The watch features a four-body, demi-bassine case measuring 52mm in diameter.
The interior of the front cover displays an engraving reading "Dino a zio Mario Pasqua 1952", while the hinged gold cuvette is decorated with "Grand Prix" text and depictions of various Longines award medals. The white enamel dial is set with black painted Arabic numerals and gold Breguet hands, including subsidiary dials for seconds and a 30-minute register. Powering the watch is the caliber 19.73N movement, featuring a frosted gilt finish, a monometallic balance, a straight line lever escapement, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring with an index regulator.
The dial, case, cuvette, and movement are all signed by Longines. The watch is marked "Anti-Magnetique" on the dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph pocket watch
- Case Number
- 4270639
- Case Diameter
- 52mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial Features
- Painted black Arabic numerals
- Case Dedication
- Dino a zio Mario Pasqua 1952
- Movement Caliber
- 19.73N
- Cuvette Inscription
- Grand Prix and medals
- Maker / attribution
- Longines
Design
- Visible features
- • Front cover opens to reveal white enamel dial with two subsidiary registers • Gold Breguet hands visible on the dial • Keyless winding crown located at 3 o'clock position • Hinged cuvette visible inside the case
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold, four-body, demi-bassine hunting case. The front cover is engraved on its interior with a personal dedication dated 1952, identifying the inscription as "Dino a zio Mario Pasqua 1952". A hinged gold cuvette protects the movement and is decorated with the text "Grand Prix" alongside various Longines award medals. The white enamel dial displays painted black Arabic numerals with outer minute and seconds divisions. It is configured with subsidiary registers for constant seconds and 30-minute elapsed time recording. The timepiece is fitted with gold Breguet hands. The dial is signed "Longines" and carries the "Anti-Magnetique" designation.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction description provides a grading assessment for the watch, assigning it a general grade of AA or "Very good". The individual components have also been evaluated, with the dial and the original hands noted as being in very good condition. The case is reported to have some dents, resulting in a "Good" grading for that specific component. The auction house confirms the presence of signatures across the dial, case, cuvette, and movement as part of their authentication reporting.
- Movement and Mechanical Details
- The timepiece is powered by the Longines caliber 19.73N movement. This frosted gilt caliber features a monometallic balance and utilizes a straight line lever escapement. The movement is regulated by an index regulator and includes a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The auction description indicates that the movement is signed by the manufacturer.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4270639
- 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: Condition report notes the presence of dents on the case
- Research required: The auction description reports that an overhaul is recommended