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Longines — Francillon

Also known as: Francillon

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

Longines

Francillon is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L667, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph.

The sampled references record cases in stainless steel. Reference examples: ref. L4.652.4.16.2 (Francillon Chronograph Stainless Steel / Silver).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Case shape
Round
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date, Chronograph
Movements recorded
Longines caliber L667

Design

Hands
Feuille
Hour markers
Mixed
Dial colours recorded
Silver

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Francillon
References sampled
L4.652.4.16.2 — Francillon Chronograph Stainless Steel / Silver
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
L4.652.4.16.2
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 1 reference under this family name; this entry summarises 1 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. L4.652.4.16.2 — Francillon Chronograph Stainless Steel / Silver

    Longines caliber L667; Stainless Steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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