Introduction Presented here is an elegant vintage Longines manual-winding dress watch, reference 1137, believed to date from the mid-1970s, approximately 1974. The watch features a softly rounded square case, a champagne-tone dial with a fine vertical brushed finish, applied baton hour markers, and a restrained two-hand display. Its compact proportions and understated styling make it an attractive choice for collectors of classic Swiss dress watches. Historical & Collector Value Longines is one of Switzerland’s most historically significant watch manufacturers, with a long-established reputation for precision, refined design, and traditional mechanical watchmaking. During the 1970s, Longines produced a variety of shaped dress watches reflecting the elegant design language of the period. This example is powered by the Longines Calibre 817.4, a traditional manually wound movement used in selected vintage Longines models. The combination of its cushion-shaped case, champagne-tone vertically brushed dial, compact dimensions, and hand-wound movement gives this watch distinctive period character. It is a charming addition to a collection focused on vintage Longines watches, shaped dress watches, or classic 1970s Swiss design. Based on the movement, design, and case number 18,381,021, the watch is believed to date from approximately 1974. The exact production date can only be confirmed through an official Longines Extract from the Archives. Specifications Brand: Longines Model: Vintage manual-winding dress watch Reference: 1137 Estimated production period: Circa 1974 / mid-1970s Movement: Longines Cal. 817.4 Winding system: Manual winding Display: Hours and minutes Dial: Champagne tone with a fine vertical brushed finish Hour markers: Applied baton markers Case: Gold-tone case Case back: Stainless steel Case number / serial number: 18,381,021 Case size: Approx. 21.9 mm Case thickness: Approx. 6.5 mm Lug width: Approx. 12 mm Strap: New black leather strap Strap width: Approx. 12 mm Approximate wrist circumference: 16 cm Weight: Approx. 15.87 g Buckle: Gold-tone Longines-signed buckle Accessories: Watch only; no box or papers included Condition This is a vintage watch and shows visible signs of age and previous use. The case has small scratches, rubbing, and surface wear consistent with its age. The champagne-tone dial retains its fine vertical brushed appearance and shows natural ageing, including marks, light discoloration, and wear around parts of the outer edge and several hour markers. The black leather strap is new. The buckle is gold tone and signed Longines. The crown winds the movement, and the hands can be adjusted normally. All functions have been checked, and the watch is operating at the time of listing. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should be avoided. Service History All functions have been checked, including manual winding and time setting, and the watch is operating at the time of listing. As this is a vintage mechanical watch, daily accuracy may vary depending on position, temperature, wearing conditions, and the condition of its components. Modern quartz-level accuracy should not be expected. Shipping & Customs The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped internationally with tracking. Any customs duties, VAT, import taxes, brokerage charges, or other fees imposed by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. These charges are not included in the winning bid or shipping cost. IMPORTANT – Customs & Import Taxes If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.