Longines - Unknown - Men - 1950-1959

Vintage rare Longines men's wristwatch from the 1950s.
The combination of US case manufacture (Wittnauer) and a diamond-set dial makes this model a true rarity on the watch market.
• Case: Solid 14-karat yellow gold (stamped) with a rare, hand-worked Florentine finish (cross-hatching).
• Setting: Diamond-set lugs (corners) as well as four real diamonds as indices at the main positions (12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock).
• Dial: Original Diamond Dial with authentic, era-appropriate patina (unpolished original condition).
• Movement: Mechanical hand-wind caliber Longines 19.4 (often also cited as a development or in connection with the well-known 22L caliber family); checked for function by a watchmaker.
• Accessories: Original black leather strap including the original, matching 14k tang buckle.

Highlights

• Florentine finish:
• The case impresses with a rare, hand-worked cross-hatch (Florentine finish) that gives the solid gold case a unique texture and elegance.
• Gem setting: The watch features diamond-set lugs as well as four real diamonds as hour indices on the main positions (12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock).
• Pristine original condition: The dial is in unpolished original condition with authentic, age-appropriate patina, significantly increasing collector value.

• Scope of delivery: Without original box and papers (listed as a private sale)

Vintage Longines Men's Wristwatch from US Production (Longines-Wittnauer New York) in highly coveted, unpolished original condition.
This watch is a prime example of the opulent "American Market" design of the era. While the high-grade mechanical movement was crafted in Switzerland, the artistic solid gold case was manufactured by Wittnauer in New York to meet the premium tastes of mid-century high society.
Key Features of this Timepiece:
• Case: Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The case back clearly shows the sharp, crisp original "14K" hallmark/engraving.
• Condition & Finish: The watch remains in its highly desirable unpolished original condition. The square gold frame features a stunning, rare Florentine finish (a fine, cross-hatched texturing of the gold) that would be permanently lost if polished. The edges remain sharp and authentic.
• Dial: Original, cushion-framed "Diamond Dial" with a beautiful, age-appropriate patina. The hour markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock are set with genuine diamonds in distinctive vintage white-gold settings.
• Bezel Settings: The case features beautiful diamond-set lugs above and below the dial (3 genuine diamonds on each side), giving the watch a unique and luxurious wrist presence.
• Movement: Mechanical manual-wind Longines caliber 19.4 / 22L. The movement has been checked by a professional jeweler/watchmaker, runs smoothly, and keeps time. The authenticity of the diamonds has also been expert-verified.
• Strap: Elegant, period-correct black textile/leather strap, complete with its rare, matching original 14K solid gold buckle.
Scope of Delivery:
The watch comes without the original box and papers. It will be packaged with utmost care, using professional shock-absorbing materials to ensure 100% safe international transit.
Terms of Sale:
Private sale. The item is sold as-is, without any warranties, guarantees, or returns.