Ex rare WW1 military Longines pocket watch. Through Harrods via Baume & Co. GWO
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This is a Longines solid silver half hunter pocket watch, supplied by the world famous retailer Harrods, via the renowned importers Baume & Co. Measuring 43mm diameter, the case is hallmarked London 1915. The rear cover is engraved W J WELLMAN SUTTON VENY CAMP 1915. (a)The rear cover is detached at the hinge... But still clips back on snugly.
(b) The inner crystal is missing. The bezel is present and fitted securely. Otherwise this is a fine piece.
The movement is Longines' cal. 15.1 lignes 15-jewel fire-gilt stem-wind/lever set, with the distinctive'lyre' shaped bridge. The calibre is stamped into the base of the top plate beneath the balance, next to which is the Baume & Co stamp. It is in good running order, and actually keeps very good time. The dial is extremely good, and fully signed Harrods and'Campaigner', a marketing brand name particular to this watch.
This watch was presented to W J WELLMAN, a Warrant Officer in the Royal Engineers. Sutton Veny Camp in Wiltshire was a centre for Allied troops. To convene, train and prepare for deployment to the'front'. Troop numbers at Sutton Veny were in the thousands throughout the conflict. Sutton Veny has it's own website and research facility via the Wiltshire museum.
The British Archive also has a record of Wellman.... The name Longines conjures up excellence and precision in the world of antique watchmaking, which continues to this day. It's history stretches back as far as 1832 when it was founded by Auguste Agassiz, brother of the famous naturalist Louis Agassiz.During the early 1900s, the. Famous watchmakers Baume & Mercier set up an agency in London (Baume & Co) as registered importers for Longines (and indeed IWC). Distributed through high class retailers, in this case Harrods.
This world famous retailer, whose London roots extend all the way back to 1832, has always been renowned for prestige jewellery. Exception, and certainly to find such an early 20thC military example is all the more remarkable. Bearing the Harrods, Longines AND Baume & Co identifiers, in addition to having a confirmed military heritage, this watch therefore demonstrates a.
An absolute must for any military timepiece collection. The item "Ex rare WW1 military Longines pocket watch. Through Harrods via Baume & Co. GWO" is in sale since Thursday, October 29, 2015.This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "tango2255" and is located in South West UK.. This item can be shipped worldwide.