~ 9ct Gold Longines 12.68ZS Calibre Wristwatch circa 1959 ~
The watch has a cream dial with raised gold hours (both Arabic numerals and simple markers), two gold hands and a sweeping seconds hand.
It is named ‘Longines’ with the logo above and also reads ‘Swiss Made’ to the lower edge.
The case-back is engraved ‘Presented to F.R. Wheeler Esq. In appreciation of 42yrs loyal service. Geecen Limited and LMCPA, 1963’.
The case is hallmarked to the inside for 9ct gold, Birmingham, 1959.
It has a makers mark of ‘ALD’ and two serial numbers of ‘13322’ & ‘997881.
The watch has a 17 jewels manual wind movement with a calibre no. ‘12.68ZS’.
It is named ‘Longines Swiss’ and has a serial number of ‘10911533’ dating the watch to 1959.
The watch comes on a modern brown leather strap.
~ Dimensions ~
The dial has a diameter of 30mm.
The case measures 33m across.
The watch has a total length of 24cm.
It weighs 39g
~ Condition ~
There is a little spotting to the dial but it is otherwise in good order with no damage.
The crystal is free from scratches.
The case has some light wear commensurate with age but no damages.
The watch is in working order and keeps good time.
#10932
