Longines - Small seconds - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Longines Small Seconds – Swiss Mechanical Dress Watch – Silver Dial – 35 mm

An elegant vintage Longines wristwatch that embodies the restrained sophistication of traditional Swiss dress-watch design. Its classically proportioned gold-plated case frames a silver dial with applied golden baton indexes, finely shaped hands and a beautifully balanced subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock.

At approximately 35 mm, the watch offers refined vintage proportions with a graceful presence on the wrist. Powered by an original Swiss Longines hand-wound movement and complemented by a distinctive burgundy leather strap, this is an appealing collector’s piece with authentic age-related character.

Technical Details
Brand: Longines
Style: Classic small-seconds dress watch
Origin: Swiss Made
Movement: Original Swiss Longines mechanical movement, manually wound
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Case material: Gold-plated metal with stainless-steel case back
Case diameter: Approximately 35 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver-tone dial with natural signs of ageing
Hour markers: Applied gold-tone baton indexes
Seconds display: Subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock
Strap: Generic burgundy leather strap
Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested
Accessories: Generic presentation box
Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B condition, showing visible signs of wear and ageing consistent with its vintage character. The gold-plated case displays scratches, scuffs, surface marks and areas of plating wear, particularly around the bezel, lugs and case edges. The stainless-steel case back also shows scratches, marks and age-related traces.

The silver-tone dial remains elegant but presents natural patina, spotting and tonal variation. The hands and applied hour markers also display ageing, tarnishing and surface wear. These characteristics contribute to the watch’s authentic vintage appearance.

The acrylic crystal may present scratches and surface traces. The generic burgundy leather strap displays signs of previous use.

The mechanical movement is functioning at the time of listing. As with any vintage hand-wound watch, daily accuracy may vary. No recent service history is available, and future performance cannot be guaranteed.

Water resistance has not been tested. Due to the age of the watch, all contact with water should be avoided. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines became one of Switzerland’s most respected watch manufacturers, building a reputation for precision movements, refined design and elegant timekeeping instruments.

The small-seconds configuration belongs to one of the most traditional chapters of wristwatch history. Before centrally mounted seconds hands became widespread, the seconds indication was commonly displayed on a separate subsidiary register connected directly to the movement’s architecture. This arrangement became an enduring symbol of classical mechanical watchmaking.

This Longines expresses that heritage through its balanced silver dial, applied golden indexes and discreet seconds register at 6 o’clock. The slender lugs and restrained 35 mm case create an elegant profile, while the burgundy strap introduces a rich contrast to the warm gold-plated finish.

Its visible patina and softened surfaces record decades of genuine use, giving the watch an individuality that cannot be recreated artificially. More than a practical timekeeper, it is a graceful survivor from an era when proportion, clarity and mechanical craftsmanship defined the character of a fine Swiss dress watch.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 206