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The movement is signed longines and it has the serial number 2,578,233 which dates it back to 1911. Pocket watches although no longer as popoular as wrist watches are still being made. This means longines is able to provide a service that is greatly appreciated amongst admirers of the brand the world over and is available only to watch owners who have had their timepiece for a certain amount of time. Please note that longines does not provide estimations of the current value of an antique watch.
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