Longines Watches 1950s
Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Longines 1950s Yellow Gold nearly unworn Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Longines Wrist Watch, 33 M.M 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with water proof back and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Longines Wrist watch 30 M.M. 14k yellow Gold 2 piece case with exaggerated flaring lug
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Longines Platinum Diamond and Ruby Set Ladies Watch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Longines platinum diamond and ruby set watch circa 1950’s. 26 x 36 mm platinum case with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Longines Gold Oversize Automatic wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
circa 1950’s. Unusually large for the era self winding model with acrylic crystal and original 2 tone
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Boston, MA
Longines 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, 35mm, manual-wind cal. 30CH movement, acrylic
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Longines Automatic 14 Karat YG “Bulls Eye”, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning Longines 14K YG self winding dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 34 X 41 mm snap back
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Longines 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Hourglass, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14K YG elongated hour glass shaped case measuring 21mm at its narrowest, 27mm at its
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14k yellow gold dress model wristwatch, circa 1950s. Oversized 37 X 43 case with wide
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1950s Longines Gold Woman Watch
By Longines
Located in Poitiers, FR
Longines Women's watch
Bracelet and Rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies "Mystery" Watch circa 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mystery Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine link chain with spring ring clasp.
This authentic 1950s vintage Longines ladies watch has a plain
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mens Longines 2310SW 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic Dress Watch 1950s Swiss NA114
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Longines 2310SW automatic dress watch, c.1957, in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Longines Conquest 18k Rose Gold Manual Wind Date Dress Watch 1950s NA120
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid rose gold Longines Conquest manual wind date dress watch, c.1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Longines Mystery Diamond Gold Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Hicksville, NY
Longines 1950s 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Mystery Wristwatch
Unisex
Embodies Simple
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mens Longines cal 30L 18k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Swiss Vintage NA119
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Longines cal.30L manual wind dress watch, c.1957, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Longines 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1950s.
Signed Longines, no. 5967 46 7
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines White Gold Mystery Dial Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 18K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 18K White Gold with a diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Longines Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950 14k pink gold Longines with distinctive fluted pink gold bezel. Rare older redone shiny black
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Longines Diamond Watch. Vintage 1950s LONGINES Mens Wristwatch 22L
By Longines
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Extremely Rare late 50s Longines 14k white and yellow gold Men's wrist watch. Face and lugs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Automatic circa 1950's Vault Find
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Longines Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century Design High Grade Automatic from 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Longines Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Longines Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 3 piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Mens Longines 2310SW 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic Dress Watch 1950s Swiss NA114
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Longines 2310SW automatic dress watch, c.1957, in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an incredible example of a large stainless steel Longines wristwatch from the 1950s. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful example of a Longines chronograph wristwatch in 14k yellow gold from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Steel Czech Military circa 1950's
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines SS massive oversize cushion shaped 40 X 51mm case circa 1950's. With milled bezel, elapsed
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
LONGINES Stainless Steel Czech Pilot Watch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines stainless steel massive oversize cushion shaped 40 X 51mm case, circa 1950s. With milled
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Stainless Steel military style model circa 1950's
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines SS oversize 37 X 44mm military style model circa 1950's 17 jewel manual wind with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950s. 28 x 34mm case with screw back and extended lugs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14k rose gold wristwatch, circa 1950s. 31 X 39mm case with fluted bombe lugs, with an
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
LONGINES Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Verona, IT
Longines Caliber 30CH 18kt pink gold chronograph, made in the 1950s. Original gold-colored dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 18k yellow gold oversized wristwatch, circa 1950s, Ref. 62479. 37 X 43mm case with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1950s. Large 35mm case with wide bezel, screw
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Longines
Chronograph
Case
Stainless steel, acrylic glass, 37mm
Movement
Cal. 13 ZN, manual
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Yellow Gold-Filled Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines yellow gold-filled wristwatch, circa 1950s. 35mm diameter case with wide stepped and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
LONGINES Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14K yellow gold high-style dress model, circa 1950s, featuring bezel decorated with black
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
LONGINES Yellow Gold Jumbo Manual-Wind Wristwatch Circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusually large Longines manual-wind 18k yellow gold wristwatch with center seconds hand and gold
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Longines 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Hourglass, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14K YG elongated hour glass shaped case measuring 21mm at its narrowest, 27mm at its
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines lady's 14K yellow gold dress model wristwatch, circa 1950s. Medium-size 31 x 38 mm case
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14k yellow gold dress model wristwatch, so-called "turtle" case, with extended
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Hourglass “Moderne” Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An especially stylish Longines 14K YG “moderne” Hourglass model 25 X 40 mm circa 1950’s. Stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines 14 Karat WG Top Hat Diamond Dial, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines 14K WG “Top Hat” diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 24 x 38mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Waffle Dial circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines stainless steel automatic wristwatch, circa late 1950s. 34 X 40mm screw back case with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.58 in
Longines Yellow Gold Filled Rectangle Case Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A bold design vintage Longines gold filled rectangle shaped dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Stainless Steel salmon dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines stainless steel manual wind dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 37mm case with extended
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Yellow Gold Chevron Dial Self Winding Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
contoured and elongated lugs circa 1950’s. Unusually large for the era, self winding model with acrylic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines stainless steel wristwatch, 33 X 38mm case with sculpted lugs and screw back, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Gold-Filled Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines gold-filled wristwatch, circa 1950s, 17-jewel manual-wind movement, beautifully restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Longines Yellow Gold Turtle Case Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1950’s. With very pleasing original 2 tone silvered satin dial with gold applied indexes and gold
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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Including certificate of authenticity.
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By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
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By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Excellent Condition
Length: 6.5 inch
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Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
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Materials: Gold
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Readout: Analog
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex
Department: Unisex
Type: STAINLESS
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Case Size: 36mm
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By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Located in ISTANBUL, TR
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This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my hand...
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Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
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By Omega
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Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1952-53
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Stainless Steel
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By Omega
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Longines Watches 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of longines watches 1950s. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. The designs in our inventory of longines watches 1950s bearing Retro or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 11, are particularly popular. There are many round cut and brilliant cut longines watches 1950s for sale. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of longines watches 1950s, as most of the options available are for men.
How Much are Longines Watches 1950s?
Prices for longines watches 1950s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,595 and can go as high as $27,251, while longines watches 1950s, on average, fetch $3,240.
Longines for sale on 1stDibs
Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Albert Einstein, Richard Byrd and Charles Lindbergh, the company's vintage watches are now sought after by collectors and anyone desiring to wear a high-grade wristwatch.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Longines
- What is Longines famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Longines is a luxury watchmaker in Switzerland. Its timepieces are made with high-quality materials and are made by hand. The company’s history is rooted in sports timekeeping, and the precision applied to its stopwatches can also be found in its wristwatches. Shop a selection of Longines watches on 1stDibs.
- Is Longines an expensive watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Whether Longines is an expensive watch or not is a matter of opinion. Longines is a luxury maker, but its prices are slightly more accessible than those offered by some competitors. As a result, some people refer to Longines as mid-range luxury. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Longines watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use the serial number of your Longines watch to identify its model. Find the serial number engraved on the back of the case of the watch. With some models, the serial number may be engraved inside the case. You can also send photos of the watch to Longines to get more information on it. Shop a variety of professionally vetted Longines watches on 1stDibs.
- Is Longines considered luxury?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, most people consider Longines watches to be luxury items. Generally, a luxury watch is any timepiece handcrafted out of high-quality materials and sold for aspirational prices. Longines watches fit this description. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Longines watches.
- Is Longines a good watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Longines watches are considered good quality among watch aficionados. The pieces are all high-quality Swiss-made mechanical or quartz watches. Though they are more affordable than other luxury watches, Longines ones are still quite good.
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