Title Longines Quartz Rectangular Dress Watch – Gold-Tone Case, Cream Dial, Brown Leather Strap Introduction This is a vintage Longines dress watch featuring a rectangular case with a gold-tone finish. The dial is presented in a light cream/gold tone with a fine linear texture, applied Roman numerals at the 12 and 6 positions, and baton-style hour markers at the remaining positions. The Longines winged logo and "Quartz" signature appear below the brand name, contributing to a restrained, classic dress-watch aesthetic. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring a textured, croc-embossed pattern. Overall, the piece presents a clean, balanced vintage appearance typical of quartz dress watches from its era. Historical & Collector Value Longines is a Swiss watchmaker with a long history dating back to the nineteenth century, known for producing both mechanical and quartz movements across a wide range of dress and sport watches. The rectangular case form, paired with a quartz movement, reflects a design approach common among dress watches produced in the latter half of the twentieth century, when slim rectangular cases were favored for their understated, formal appearance. This piece belongs to that general category of Longines dress watches and illustrates the design conventions of the period, combining a traditional case silhouette with quartz timekeeping technology. Specifications – Brand: Longines – Movement: Quartz – Case Size: 18mm – Dial: Cream/gold-tone dial with Roman numerals and baton markers – Bracelet or Strap: Brown leather strap, croc-embossed pattern Condition The watch is graded "Good" by the seller, indicating a pre-owned vintage piece with signs of age and use consistent with its era. The gold-tone case shows light to moderate wear typical of a watch of this age, and some fading or patina may be present on the surface. The dial remains relatively clean for a vintage piece of its age, though minor marks may be visible. The leather strap shows wear consistent with age, including some surface cracking typical of aged leather. 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: A0693