Title Longines Hand-Wound Date Watch, Round Case, Gold-Tone – Vintage Collection Introduction This vintage Longines timepiece presents a round case with a gold-tone finish, paired with a matching gold-tone bracelet. The dial displays a warm champagne tone with applied baton indices and a date window positioned at the 3 o'clock location. The overall design reflects a restrained, classic style typical of dress watches from its era, with slender hands and a clean, uncluttered dial layout. Historical & Collector Value Longines, founded in Switzerland in 1832, has a long-standing history in the production of precision timepieces and is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturers. This model, featuring a hand-wound movement and a date function, illustrates the design conventions common to mid-to-late 20th century dress watches, when clean dials and slim cases were favored for everyday and formal wear. The round case shape and baton index layout are characteristic of Longines' output from this period, reflecting the brand's traditional approach to watchmaking during this era. Specifications – Brand: Longines – Movement: Hand-wound (manual winding) – Case Size: 34mm – Dial: Gold-tone dial with baton indices and date window – Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date – Bracelet: Gold-tone metal bracelet Condition The watch has been graded "Very Good" by the seller, indicating an overall well-preserved condition for a vintage piece, though signs of age and prior use remain present. The case and bracelet show light wear consistent with age, and the dial remains clean for a watch of this age. The crystal appears free of significant damage, though minor surface wear may be present. As a pre-owned vintage watch, it shows signs of age and use consistent with its era. The watch has been tested and is in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further visual details. 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: A0569