17th Dec, 2025 9:30
Longines – An ‘18K’ Dress Watch
Reference: 5504.994
Serial: 15479879
Year: circa 1970s
Bezel: Smooth and Fluted
Case Material: 18K (Case stamped with Swiss Helvetia Head stamp indicating 18ct)
Case Diameter: Approximately 32mm x 30mm
Dial: Black, Pointed Baton Hands
Numerals: Gem-Set, Dotted Minute Track
Crown: Fluted, Blue Cabochon
Movement: Longines Calibre L 994.1 25-Jewel Automatic Movement, numbered ‘54510445’
Complication: Date Aperture at three o’clock
Strap: Integral Mesh-Link Strap with Planished Texture
Inner Circumference: Approximately 17.0cm at smallest, 17.5cm at widest
Buckle: Signed Fold-Over Buckle with Planished Texture, stamped ‘750’
Box: Goldsmiths Box Only.
Papers: No
Gross Weight: Approximately 88.5 grams
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No long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. A full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
£2,500 - £3,500
Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT
Longines – An ‘18K’ Dress Watch
Reference: 5504.994
Serial: 15479879
Year: circa 1970s
Bezel: Smooth and Fluted
Case Material: 18K (Case stamped with Swiss Helvetia Head stamp indicating 18ct)
Case Diameter: Approximately 32mm x 30mm
Dial: Black, Pointed Baton Hands
Numerals: Gem-Set, Dotted Minute Track
Crown: Fluted, Blue Cabochon
Movement: Longines Calibre L 994.1 25-Jewel Automatic Movement, numbered ‘54510445’
Complication: Date Aperture at three o’clock
Strap: Integral Mesh-Link Strap with Planished Texture
Inner Circumference: Approximately 17.0cm at smallest, 17.5cm at widest
Buckle: Signed Fold-Over Buckle with Planished Texture, stamped ‘750’
Box: Goldsmiths Box Only.
Papers: No
Gross Weight: Approximately 88.5 grams
The watch is currently running, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
A full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
Slight surface scratches, scuffs and small dents throughout.
Slight debris throughout.
Very slight scratches to crystal.
Very slight debris to dial.
Slight discolouration to end of strap. Strap otherwise in very good condition.
Clasp in good working order.
Crown functioning as expected.
Slight wear to Goldsmiths Box.
No Papers.
Note that the online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
Note that this piece is available to view, and we recommend that you do as that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps, or internal movements.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Dec, 2025
To include an unheated Burmese sapphire and diamond dress ring, an emerald and diamond parure, a fine Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold Gondolo wristwatch, a 1.95ct diamond solitaire ring, a Cartier ‘18K’ Tank Americaine wristwatch, an Art Deco sapphire and diamond-set brooch, an incredibly detailed and intricate silver and hard enamel scale model of a full-masted English Galeon of 1450-1500, and much more.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
Pre Christmas postage available on suitable items providing, your invoice has been settled by close of business Thursday 17th December, please contact us to discuss options:
Tel: 02074319445 / Email: accounts@ dawsonsauctions.co.uk
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Viewing
In person at our saleroom:
Unit 8 Cordwallis Business Park, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU
Monday 15th December - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 16th December - 10am-5pm
Please note: Photo ID is required for viewing.
For jewellery and small unbreakable items, within the UK we offer Royal Mail Special Delivery postage up to £2500 in value, or scheduled courier delivery for values above - please contact us to arrange shipping to your door.
International Buyers: Please contact recommended shippers below:
Mailboxes (MBE): 01628 633336 maidenhead@centres.mbe.uk
Sackville-West: 02080 909988 office@sackvillewest.co.uk
Pack & Send Reading: 0118 958 4498 reading@packsend.co.uk
ThePackengers: 0203 154 4363 hellolondon@thepackengers.com
