Title LONGINES Automatic Round Watch with Date, Gold-tone Bezel, Vintage – Case 24mm Introduction This vintage Longines timepiece presents a round case fitted with a textured gold-tone bezel, contrasting with a silver-toned dial. The dial features applied baton-style hour markers, a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, and the designation "AUTOMATIC" printed below the center, reflecting the design conventions common to watches of its era. The piece is fitted on a mesh-style metal bracelet, completing a balanced and classic vintage appearance. Historical & Collector Value Longines, a Swiss manufacturer with a long history in watchmaking, has produced automatic watches across a wide variety of styles throughout the twentieth century. This model, with its round case, applied markers, and date function, is characteristic of the design approach adopted by many Swiss watchmakers during the period, combining functional simplicity with a refined dial layout. The automatic movement and date complication reflect general trends in mechanical watchmaking of the time. Specifications – Brand: Longines – Movement: Automatic – Case Size: 24mm – Dial: Silver-tone, baton-style hour markers, date window at 3 o'clock – Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date – Bracelet: Metal mesh-style bracelet Condition The watch has been graded "Good" by the seller, indicating a pre-owned vintage piece with signs of age and use consistent with its era. The case and bezel show light wear typical of a watch of this age, and the dial remains legible with a clean overall appearance for a vintage piece. The crystal shows light wear consistent with age. The metal bracelet shows some surface wear and light discoloration in places, as visible in the photograph. The watch has been tested and is currently in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further details on the overall condition. Important Notes This is a vintage watch. Minor signs of age and use should be expected. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Shipping & Customs The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking from Japan. Since the item will be shipped from Japan, customs duties may apply upon arrival. For more details, please refer to the following link: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees Management Number: A0765