Title Longines Silver Dial Hand-Winding Watch – Vintage Ladies' Mesh Bracelet Timepiece Introduction This vintage timepiece by Longines presents a compact round case paired with a silver-toned dial. The dial features applied baton-style hour markers and slim dauphine-style hands, reflecting a restrained, classic design typical of mid-century watchmaking. The watch is fitted with a textured mesh-style metal bracelet, which complements the overall understated appearance of the piece. The dial bears the Longines name and winged-hourglass emblem beneath the 12 o'clock position, along with a "Swiss Made" designation near the lower edge. Historical & Collector Value Longines, founded in Switzerland in 1832, is recognized as one of the longer-established names in Swiss watchmaking, with a history closely tied to the development of precision timekeeping and classic dress-watch design. This model, with its hand-winding movement and simple dial layout, is characteristic of the understated, functional aesthetic favored in vintage ladies' watches of its period. Pieces of this type illustrate the design conventions common to mechanical dress watches before the widespread adoption of quartz movements. Specifications – Brand: Longines – Movement: Hand-winding (manual) – Dial: Silver-toned, with baton markers – Case Size: 21mm – Bracelet: Metal mesh-style bracelet Condition The watch is rated "Good" by the seller, indicating a used vintage piece with signs of age and wear consistent with its era. The dial shows a clean appearance for a vintage piece of this age, though some minor discoloration may be present upon close inspection. The case and bracelet show light wear consistent with age and prior use. As a pre-owned vintage watch, some light wear and small marks consistent with age and normal handling should be expected. The watch has been tested and is in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further visual details. 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: A0851