1942 Longines Pocket Watch Ref. 3005 In Stainless Steel

Why This Watch Matters This Longines pocket watch with a sector dial is a classic example of a timeless design. The Full Story Longines has a very long history of pursuing excellence in design. The company was founded in St. Imier, Switzerland, in 1832, and it continues to be one of the world's best-known Swiss watchmakers today. This watch is from 1942 and serves as a perfect case study exemplifying that when a design is done well, it transcends time. The stainless steel case appears very simple from the front. It features a stylized, hinged bow at the top for easy access to the crown for winding and for setting the time. Yet, what you don't want to miss is the intricate coin-edge ridges on the side. This decorative finish was made famous by Breguet, first with the firm's pocket watches and later in its modern creations. The dial layout is a clean sector dial with Roman numerals at the quadrants and a single line of text with the company name. The subsidiary seconds is finished with