1919 Longines Pocket Watch Chronometer For The United States Navy

Why This Watch Matters We love to see Longines pocket watches in the HODINKEE Shop, and this one has the added charm of US Navy provenance and a power reserve indicator, making it truly special. The Full Story Did you know Longines can track the serial numbers associated with 50 million different watches dating back to 1867? The company should be lauded for maintaining one of the largest archives in the entire Swiss watch industry, preserving its history for the future. The movement for this watch is confirmed by the brand to have been delivered to Wittnauer, the agent for Longines in the USA, in 1919. With a classic Marine Chronometer look, it is no surprise that the caseback is engraved "U.S. Navy No. 4005." An Extract from the Archives of Longines is included with the sale of this pocket watch. This is an open-faced pocket watch cased in silver with a subtly silver-tone dial, large Arabic numerals, and blued Spade steel hands that altogether radiate a resplendent old-world charm. Th