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Longines Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch and Chain

Partially verified

This early 20th-century Swiss pendant watch is signed by Longines and accompanies an integrated chain measuring 540 mm in length. The open-face 14K gold case and matching chain feature light blue translucent enamel over an engine-turned ground, with white enamel detailing. The reverse of the case displays an embossed cupid motif. A bow at the top rotates over the pendant neck, and the winding crown is set with a blue cabochon. The gold-finished metal dial bears the Longines signature, a sunburst engine-turned center, black Arabic numerals, and blue steel Breguet-style hands. The inner case back displays the 14K gold hallmark, serial number 120964, and the stamp of Wittnauer & Co. The movement is a manual-wind, keyless Swiss lever caliber with nickel-plated bridges, 15 jewels, three adjustments, and a Breguet overcoil hairspring. The auction description notes the piece reflects a historical commercial relationship between Longines and Wittnauer.

The gold and enamel pendant watch with its original matching 540 mm chain.
The gold and enamel pendant watch with its original matching 540 mm chain. — Zamanito/Pieces of Time. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Pendant watch
Maker / attribution
Longines
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
early 20th century
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
120964

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 and Dial Construction

The timepiece is housed in an open-face 14K gold case, accompanied by a 540 mm matching chain. Both elements are decorated with light blue translucent enamel applied over engine-turned surfaces. Decorative white enamel accents are distributed across the exterior. The rear of the case features an embossed cupid motif surrounded by ornamental borders, and the crown is adorned with a blue cabochon.

The dial is finished in gold with a central sunburst guilloché pattern. It displays Arabic numerals and blue steel hands executed in the Breguet style. A wide bezel surrounding the dial is finished in blue enamel.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب طلای ۱۴ عیار روباز (Open-face) به همراه یک گردنبند و زنجیر بلند اختصاصی و هماهنگ به طول ۵۴۰ میلی‌متر”
  • “صفحه ساعت از جنس فلز با روکش طلایی و دارای امضای Longines است که در بخش میانی دارای الگوی گیوشه پرتو خورشیدی”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch utilizes a Swiss keyless lever movement. The mechanism is constructed with nickel-plated bridges and is jewels-bearing, with 15 jewels total. The movement is adjusted for three positions.

The balance assembly includes a Breguet overcoil hairspring and a balance wheel equipped with adjustment screws. The regulator is finished in polished steel. The bridges are marked with the Longines W. Co. signature and technical specifications.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت از نوع اهرمی سوئیسی با مکانیزم کوک بدون کلید (تاجی) و پل‌های نیکل‌اندود است”
  • “روی پل‌ها اطلاعاتی شامل ۱۵ سنگ، ۳ وضعیت تنظیم و امضای Longines W. Co حک شده است”

Signatures and Provenance

The watch is signed by Longines on both the dial and the movement. The internal surface of the pressure-fit case back bears the serial number 120964.

Additionally, the interior case back is stamped with the name of Wittnauer & Co. – Swiss. The catalogue record notes that this marking references a historical commercial relationship between the two companies during this period.

Evidence for this section
  • “درپوش پشتی فشاری از داخل دارای نشان رسمی طلای ۱۴ عیار سوئیس، شماره سریال ۱۲۰۹۶۴ و حک نام Wittnauer & Co. – Swiss است”
  • “نشان‌دهنده رابطه تجاری تاریخی میان این دو شرکت در آن دوران می‌باشد”

Open research questions

  • Can the serial number 120964 be cross-referenced with Longines archival records to determine an exact production year?
  • Was the blue cabochon crown a standard factory feature for this specific pendant model or a later modification?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Longines Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch and Chain
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerLongines“ساخت سوئیس است که به سفارش یا با همکاری Longines تولید شده است”
Case Material14K Gold“قاب طلای ۱۴ عیار”
Serial Number120964“شماره سریال ۱۲۰۹۶۴”
Chain Length540 mm“به طول ۵۴۰ میلی‌متر”
Movement15 jewels, 3 adjustments“۱۵ سنگ، ۳ وضعیت تنظیم”
Case MarkingsWittnauer & Co. – Swiss“حک نام Wittnauer & Co. – Swiss”
DecorationBlue translucent enamel and cupid relief“میناکاری شفاف به رنگ آبی روشن بر روی زمینه‌ای با پرداخت گیوشه”

Visible details

  • Rotate-able bow attachment at the crown
  • Sunburst pattern guilloché dial
  • Blue cabochon set in the winding crown
  • Matching chain with enamel barrel links

Research qualifications

  • Unverified structural integrity of the enamel work
  • Requires professional assessment of balance spring health

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

Consulted source

Small Gold and Enamel Watch and Chain

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record a1e39fb18b

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