Vintage LIGA Antimagnetic Swiss Mechanical Watch – AS 1002/984 – c.1940s
Description:
A well-proportioned vintage Swiss wristwatch by LIGA, dating to approximately the 1940s. The watch features a clean dial with applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, and elegant hands. The dial is signed LIGA Antimagnetic and Swiss Made, reflecting the practical, robust design typical of mid-century Swiss watchmaking.
This example is fitted with a Swiss manual-wind A. Schild calibre AS 1002/984 movement with 15 jewels. The watch is in good working order at the time of listing, winding smoothly and running as expected. It is presented on a new black leather strap with a deployment clasp and comes supplied in a Bowles Ltd watch gift box.
Movement History – A. Schild AS 1002 / 984:
The AS 1002 is a well-regarded Swiss manual-wind movement produced by A. Schild S.A., one of the most important movement manufacturers of the 20th century. A. Schild supplied movements to a wide range of Swiss watch brands and was known for producing reliable, easily serviceable calibres intended for everyday use.
The AS 1002 family dates to the 1940s and features a subsidiary seconds layout, robust construction, and straightforward engineering. The 984 variant denotes a specific configuration within the calibre family. With 15 jewels, this movement was considered a solid mid-grade option at the time and remains popular with watchmakers today due to the availability of parts and its dependable design.
Brief History – LIGA:
LIGA was one of many smaller Swiss brands operating during the mid-20th century, producing quality mechanical watches using proven Swiss ébauche movements. While not a mass-luxury name, watches such as this were built to a respectable standard and were intended as reliable daily timepieces — a key reason many survive and remain wearable today.
Key Details:
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Brand: LIGA
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Origin: Swiss Made
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Era: c.1940s
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Movement: A. Schild AS 1002 / 984
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Jewels: 15 jewels
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Winding: Manual wind
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Dial: Clean dial with applied Arabic numerals
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Seconds: Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
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Case back: Stainless steel back
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Strap: New black leather strap with deployment clasp
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Antimagnetic dial marking
Dimensions:
Condition:
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Movement running
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Dial in very good vintage condition with light, age-related marks
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Case shows light surface wear consistent with age
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Crystal in good condition
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New strap fitted
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Please refer to photographs for full condition details
Summary:
A classic and understated 1940s Swiss wristwatch, powered by a proven A. Schild movement and presented in very wearable condition. An excellent choice for collectors or those seeking an authentic vintage mechanical dress watch with real horological substance.
Important Vintage Watch Disclaimer:
This is a vintage mechanical watch. While it is currently running, accuracy and timekeeping are not guaranteed. Service history is unknown, and servicing is recommended for optimal performance. The watch is sold as a vintage collectible rather than a modern precision timepiece.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
