Longines Li Quartz wrist watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1969
Maker / issuer
LonginesThis Longines quartz wristwatch features a tonneau-shaped case with a gold-plated bezel and a stainless steel snap-on case back. The watch is powered by a quartz movement, described in the source as a 'Li Quartz' (Lithium) calibre.
The dial is patinated and displays Roman numerals, a central railroad minute track, a central sweep seconds hand, and a date aperture. Measuring 37 mm in height and 33 mm in width, the watch is signed 'Li Quartz' on the dial. The case back is engraved with the word 'Lithium' and the serial number 20526337. According to the auction description, the watch belonged to General Charles de Gaulle, followed by Admiral Philippe de Gaulle and his descendants.
The auction house advises that the movement requires a complete service to function.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Longines
- Provenance
- General Charles de Gaulle
- Dial details
- Roman numerals and railroad track
- Case material
- Gold-plated metal and stainless steel
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Serial Number
- 20526337
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 37 mm x 33 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Longines
Design
- Visible features
- • Tonneau-shaped case design • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position • Central sweep seconds hand • Snap-on stainless steel case back
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a tonneau-shaped case constructed from a gold-plated bezel and a steel base. The dial displays a patinated surface finished with Roman numeral hour markers. A railroad-style minute track is positioned centrally, and a window for the date is integrated into the dial layout. The presence of a central seconds hand provides standard timekeeping indication. The case back, constructed of stainless steel, uses a pressure-fit closure. It is inscribed with the word 'lithium', referencing the battery chemistry, and the unique serial number of the object, 20526337.
- Provenance and History
- The provenance of the watch is documented as originating with General Charles de Gaulle. Following his ownership, the object passed to his son, Admiral Philippe de Gaulle. It subsequently moved through the family's descendants. The association with these figures is presented as the primary historical context for the object within the auction documentation.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The movement is a quartz caliber labeled 'Li Quartz', identifying the use of lithium battery technology. The specific serial number for this unit is documented by the auction description as dating to approximately 1969. As is often the case with legacy electronic movements, the auction house report recommends a complete professional service to restore proper mechanical operation to the watch, which has not been tested for current functionality.
Identification
- Serial number
- 20526337
- 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 source attributes the watch to General Charles de Gaulle, but no independent proof of provenance is provided.
- Research required: The functionality of the quartz movement is not guaranteed and requires a complete service.