Longines oversized officer's swing wire-lug trench watch, se...

Hammer

£550

Longines oversized officer's swing wire-lug trench watch, serial no. 3205xxx, circa 1914, the signed white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, cathedral hands, signed cal. 15.26 movement, signed large circular hinged case with swing wire-lugs, numbered 3205xxx, tan leather strap, 38mm

** with printed copy of Longines Heritage Extract verifying wristwatch serial no. 3205xxx as a wristwatch in metal fitted with a Longines cal. 15.26 movement and invoiced in September 1915 to company Schwob (Longines agent for Russia at that time). Recently serviced in 2021

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Movement - recently serviced and currently functioning.
Dial - generally appears good, there is a light mark running from the top of the four towards the centre of the dial visible under a 10x loupe.
Glass - some light surface marks but generally good.
Hands - small hole to the infill of the minute hand and infill appears partly retouched.
Case - light surface marks, hinge requires some attention.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
Strap - good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained