Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, these pieces are sought after by serious collectors, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a true world-class wristwatch. Longines' vintage wristwatches rank with Jaeger-LeCoultre among the fine Swiss firms
The beautiful Longines wristwatch featured in today's auction is one of the company's highly collectable vintage dress wristwatches. Created in the 1940's, the seventeen-diamond dial model stood for all that was prestigious and regal, and it captured the essence of the rewards available to those who through hard work and dedication achieved a position of leadership in law, medicine, business.
Most often found in 14K gold, Longines encased our example in Palladium (in the Platinum group of precious metals), sparing no expense in the materials.
Manufacturer: Longines
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: 1947
Functions: Time, Subsidiary seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Solid Palladium
Case markings (outside): Palladium, K&E hallmark (Longines case manufacturer)
Case markings (inside): Longines, Palladium
Case condition: Near mint
Dimensions: 20mm wide (without crown), 39.5mm lugs tip-to-tip
Dial: Signed Longines, silver, 17 high quality, factory diamonds in white gold settings, bright and attractive, expertly restored
Hands: White gold, batons, excellent condition
Movement type: High grade, fully jeweled, rhodium plated, decorated, seventeen jewels, gold jewels settings, cut bi-metallic compensating balance, Breguet overcoil hairspring
Movement markings: Longines, Swiss, 9L, 17 Jewels
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Genuine crocodile, high quality, fully stitched for greater durability, padded for comfort, brand new and unused
Band condition: Brand new, unused
Width Between Lugs: 16mm
Crystal type:Acrylic, domed, unbreakable, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, by JM. Fully serviced and oiled using fine oils.
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Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized Microset III watch system, running accurately
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
We offer a 100%
satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way
unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime
within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our
client's expectations throughout the buying experience.
All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially
constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All
watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic
shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail,
and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier.
International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.
The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any
required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and
taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be
guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not
recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed
to be waterproof.