Longines – Small Seconds – Gold Plated – circa 1958 Description This elegant Longines Small Seconds dress watch reflects the refined aesthetics and mechanical craftsmanship that defined Swiss watchmaking during the late 1950s. The watch features a classic champagne dial with applied gold-tone indexes, complemented by elegant dauphine-style hands. The small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock adds a traditional watchmaking element characteristic of high-quality mid-century Swiss dress watches. Its 34 mm gold-plated case presents timeless proportions, making the watch both elegant and comfortable on the wrist. Over the decades, the dial has developed a distinctive natural patina, giving the piece a unique vintage character appreciated by collectors. Powered by a Swiss mechanical Longines movement, this watch embodies the brand’s reputation for precision, reliability, and timeless design. A beautiful example of a late-1950s Longines dress watch, ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of classic Swiss horology. Case • Material: Gold plated • Diameter: 34 mm (excluding crown) • Case Back: Stainless steel snap back Glass • Material: Acrylic crystal Dial • Color: Champagne • Indexes: Applied gold-tone baton markers • Sub-dial: Small seconds at 6 o’clock • Signature: Longines • Swiss Made Water Resistance • Not tested for water. Movement • Swiss mechanical Longines movement • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds Strap • Leather strap – generic • Length: approx. 20 cm Condition • Condition Grade: B • Visible signs of wear consistent with age • Dial shows strong vintage patina • Minor marks on case from normal use Box • Delivered with generic presentation box. Papers • No original papers. Story Founded in 1832, Longines is one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers and has built a reputation for precision timekeeping and elegant design. During the 1950s, Longines produced a wide range of refined mechanical dress watches characterized by clean dials, applied markers and reliable in-house movements. The small seconds layout was widely used during this period and remains a hallmark of classic Swiss watchmaking. Today, watches from this era are appreciated for their timeless proportions, mechanical craftsmanship and authentic vintage character, representing a golden age of Swiss horology.