Longines Tank Gold 1950s

A beautiful gold tonneau watch as an entry into the vintage world, Switzerland, 1950s

This watch’s story

# Longines 

# Tonneau, 585 gold 

# Patinated dial with small seconds and blued hands

# Manual winding

# 36mm x 19mm

# Movement number 5422409

# 1950s

# SWITZERLAND

The Longines is in perfect working order and has just been serviced: (282°; +12s/d).  

The watch shows hardly any signs of wear. There are no deep scratches, dents, or similar damage, and the glass is scratch-free.

The brand’s story

Longines is a renowned Swiss watch brand with a long and impressive history in the watch industry. Here are some of Longines’ distinctive features and company history:

#1 Elegant design
Longines watches are distinguished by their elegant, timeless design. The brand is known for its classic dials, clean lines, and refined details, which make its watches timeless pieces.

#2 Precision and reliability
Longines places great importance on precision and reliability in watchmaking. The brand uses high-quality movements and materials to ensure that its watches offer accurate timekeeping and long-lasting performance.

#3 Sporting tradition
Longines has a long history of working with sporting events and is the official timekeeper for many international sporting events, including equestrian sports, tennis, golf, and skiing. The brand is known for its sports watch collections, which combine functionality, elegance, and performance.

#4 Innovative technology
Over the years, Longines has introduced various technological innovations, including the first electromechanical chronograph movement in 1954 and the Ultra-Quartz movement, which achieved an accuracy of +/- 5 seconds per year.

Longines company history

Longines’ history dates back to 1832, when Auguste Agassiz founded the company in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. From the outset, Longines was known for its precision watches and chronographic innovations, winning several awards for its accuracy at international exhibitions.

Over the years, Longines expanded and became one of the world’s leading watchmakers. The brand played an important role in the development of the watch industry and contributed to the introduction of various technologies and styles.

Longines has a rich tradition of working with aviation, sports, and navigation. The brand has long been associated with flying and was an important supplier of pilot watches for pilots and airlines.

Today, Longines remains a respected brand in the world of luxury watches and is appreciated by watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world. Its combination of elegant aesthetics, technological innovation, and traditional craftsmanship makes Longines a timeless and respected brand in the watch industry.