Vintage 1950s Longines Rectangular Tank 10K Gold Filled Dress Watch
Brand: Longines (Swiss Made)
Era: 1950s
Movement: Swiss Manual Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Case Material: 10K Gold Filled (Stamped clearly on the case back edge)
Case Shape: Rectangular / Tank Style
Dial: Gold tone with applied indices and a sub-second register at 6 o'clock
Band: Vintage gold-filled top stretch expansion bracelet
Up for sale is a classic mid-century vintage Longines rectangular "Tank" style dress watch from the 1950s. This timeless Swiss-made watch showcases the elegance of the Art Deco era, featuring a beautiful 10K gold-filled case with distinct step-lug styling and a purposeful sub-seconds register.
Condition Details:
- Case & Back: The 10K gold filled case is in good vintage condition, showing honest surface scratches, hairline marks, and light scuffs consistent with its age. The gold-filled layer is well-preserved with clear "10K GOLD FILLED" stamps visible on the inner edge.
- Dial & Hands: The original dial displays a lovely, heavy natural vintage patina, spotting, and discoloration, which adds tremendous character and authentic vintage charm that collectors look for.
- Crystal: Acrylic crystal is clear with minor surface scratches and hairline marks from light vintage wear.
- Band: Fitted on a period-correct, vintage gold-plated top stretch/expansion expansion bracelet that functions properly and completes the classic mid-century look.
- Movement: The manual-wind mechanical movement winds up smoothly and is currently in working condition.
Please note: As with all vintage mechanical timepieces, there is no recent service history, and water resistance has not been tested. It is being sold as-is in its original vintage state.
What’s Included:
- Vintage Longines 10K Gold Filled rectangular watch on vintage stretch band
Please carefully inspect all the high-resolution photos provided, as they serve as the primary representation of the watch's cosmetic condition. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions prior to bidding or purchase.