The Watch
Recommendations for vintage dress watches are one of the most common inquiries we get at WOFS Watches. While sports watches are generally understood by collectors and enthusiasts, dress pieces have been off their radar for some time. Now that smaller, more delicate timepieces are becoming popular again, choosing one that offers a good blend of looks, construction, history, and originality can be a daunting task. The good news is that there are lots of options!
The challenge is to finding a good one. Years of neglect, damage, and over-restoration can make finding a suitable timepiece a burden. In our minds, there are few minimum requirements for a proper dress piece: svelte case design, clean looks,a solid movement, and originality.
Longines is a brand that needs no introduction. They are well-known for their broad assortment of lines and designs, as well as their close association with equestrian sports. Introduced in 1957, their luxury-focused Flagshipline was one of the first watches to be given a name that featured prominently in international marketing campaigns, earning the manufacture a well deserved reputation for quality and prestige.
Specific Information
Object nr: 558
Maker: Longines
Model: 7176 - 1
Year: 1961
Movement: 30L
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: Yes, original Longines signed crown
Dimensions: 35mm, ex crown
Strap/Bracelet: New premium leather strap
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Serviced: Yes, the watch is professional serviced with 12 months of warranty from date of purchase
The Condition
Featuring an elegant, "beefy" steel case, original well-preserved dial and arabic numerals, and amzing pumpkin lume - this Longines from 1961 checks all the boxes for a vintage dress piece. It also features the well known Calibre 30L movement, an in-house unit.
Most importantly, it hasn't been refinished or restored in any way and shows its originality brilliantly. An unfortunate number of dress watches from this period have been "restored/"re-painted" in the past 20 years or so, which makes finding a good original example a difficult but rewarding task.
The case is in very good condition with few signs of wear. The dial is original with just small signs of ageing. Look at the beautiful ”creamy” lume and the beautiful dial.
So there you have it, folks. If you're looking to round out your collection with a delightful vintage dress piece, look no further!
Sold "as serviced”!
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