Vintage Longines Yellow Gold Quartz Dress Watch, 33mm Round Case, Integrated Articulated Bracelet

Quiet gold and pure Longines restraint: a vintage dress watch in yellow gold from case to integrated bracelet, with a warm monochromatic dial and a slim quartz profile. At approximately 33mm it keeps the poise of a traditional dress watch, while the articulated bracelet lends the presence of fine jewelry.

The Piece

Some vintage watches announce themselves through complication; others rely on proportion, material and restraint. This Longines belongs firmly to the second category. Its round yellow gold case flows into a richly articulated bracelet, creating a continuous field of warm metal across the wrist, and the effect is elegant precisely because so little competes for attention.

Rather than separating head from bracelet with conventional lugs, the design lets the bracelet approach the case almost seamlessly. Rows of rounded rectangular links produce a richly textured surface, giving the watch far greater presence than its diameter alone suggests, and a folding clasp secures it on a wrist of approximately 17cm.

The dial follows the same philosophy: a warm gold-tone finish, simple applied baton hour markers and slender hands, with no date aperture, oversized logo or decorative complication to interrupt the composition. Inside, a Swiss quartz movement allows the slim proportions that became a defining trait of elegant late twentieth-century dress watches. The 33mm size reflects genuine vintage proportions while remaining comfortable to wear today, and the bracelet is not merely functional but part of the design, turning the watch into a unified gold object.

Details

• Maker: Longines
• Model: Vintage dress watch
• Origin: Switzerland
• Material: Yellow gold case and integrated articulated bracelet; folding clasp
• Color: Gold-tone dial
• Dial: Applied baton hour indexes; two-hand display (hours, minutes); no date
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Measurements: Case diameter approx. 33mm · Maximum wrist size approx. 17cm
• Included: Watch only

Condition

• Good vintage, pre-owned condition, with a strong overall presentation.
• Case: the round yellow gold case retains its architecture and warm polished appearance, with visible surface scratches, light marks and age-related wear consistent with a vintage precious-metal watch.
• Dial: attractive overall balance with its minimalist baton-index layout; subtle age-related marks and tonal variation may be visible on close inspection.
• Bracelet: visually impressive, with closely articulated links of supple texture; light scratches, handling marks and age-related wear throughout.
• Crystal: clear overall, with light wear consistent with previous use.
• Movement: quartz; given its age, long-term precision and future serviceability may depend on the availability of compatible components and professional maintenance.
• No water-resistance claim is made for this vintage watch; contact with water should be avoided.

A Quieter Longines

Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines has one of Switzerland's longest continuous watchmaking histories, known for precision timing, elegant dress watches, aviation instruments and refined mechanical and quartz timepieces across nearly two centuries. Vintage Longines reveal how the house adapted to changing design and technology while keeping a recognizable sense of proportion, and this gold bracelet watch belongs to its quieter side, where elegance and material take precedence over complication.

Authenticity & Care

Longines vintage dress watch, Swiss made, with yellow gold case and integrated bracelet; offered without box or papers. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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