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Longines full hunter pocket watch

Partially verified

This is a yellow metal full hunter pocket watch signed by Longines. The case measures 50mm, is stamped K18, and bears the serial number 2477171. According to the auctioneer, it houses a signed keyless wind movement fitted with a club tooth lever escapement. The white dial presents Arabic numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The watch weighs 95 grams and was catalogued alongside an 18ct yellow gold chain weighing 36 grams.

Dial and open front hunter case of the Longines pocket watch
Dial and open front hunter case of the Longines pocket watch — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.fellows.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Longines
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
361
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
2477171

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Identity and Construction

The object is a full hunter pocket watch with a yellow metal case, noted by the source as stamped 'K18'. The watch weighs 95 grams and measures 50mm in diameter.

The winding crown and bow are situated at the 3 o'clock position. The case displays signs of wear, including scratches and dints, with heavy dinting to the edges noted in the condition report; the hinges are described as intact.

Evidence for this section
  • “Yellow metal case, stamped K18.”
  • “50mm. 95gms.”
  • “Winding crown and bow are located at the 3 o'clock position.”
  • “Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints. Very heavy dinting and damage to the case edges.”
  • “Hinges appear intact.”

Dial Configuration

The watch face is white and features Arabic numeral hour markers. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark.

The dial bears a cursive 'Longines' script located below the 12 o'clock position. The dial, hands, and glass display marks, scratches, and tarnishing.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
  • “Dial features a cursive 'Longines' script under 12 o'clock.”
  • “Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches.”
  • “Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.”
  • “Glass has scratches and marks.”

Mechanism

The watch contains a signed keyless wind movement featuring a club tooth lever escapement.

The movement is noted by the auctioneer to be currently functioning, though it shows scratches, marks, and tarnishing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
  • “Movement is currently functioning.”
  • “Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.”

Open research questions

  • What is the historical significance of the 'K18' stamp on this specific case model?
  • Does Longines production data provide a manufacturing date range for serial number 2477171?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Longines full hunter pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerLongines“A full hunter pocket watch by Longines.”
Case Material and StampYellow metal stamped K18“Yellow metal case, stamped K18.”
Serial Number2477171“Numbered 2477171.”
Movement MechanismKeyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement“Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
Dial ConfigurationWhite dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds at six“White dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
Case Diameter and Weight50mm, 95gms“50mm. 95gms.”
Accompanying Chain18ct yellow gold chain, 36gms“18ct yellow gold chain. 36gms.”
Accompanying Item18ct yellow gold chain (36g)“18ct yellow gold chain. 36gms.”

Visible details

  • Front hunter cover is open to the left, showing the dial and crystal.
  • Winding crown and bow are located at the 3 o'clock position.
  • Dial features a cursive 'Longines' script under 12 o'clock.
  • Subsidiary seconds register with dark markings is positioned at 6 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and outer case covers are not visible in the supplied photograph.
  • The 18ct yellow gold chain mentioned in the catalogue text is not depicted in the image.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Lot 361 | A yellow metal full hunter pocket watch by

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 12374a5215

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