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Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch
Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch

Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch

By Longines

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful an rare Longines ladies' jewel watch Yellow gold 750, 18KT Diamonds Vintage from late 70s Case 26 mm Authomatic movement, working correctly Manual wind, 17 ruby stones, cal...

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1970s Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch
Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch

Rare 1970s Longines 18KT Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ladies' Watch

By Longines

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful an rare Longines ladies' jewel watch Yellow gold 750, 18KT Diamonds Vintage from late 70s Case 26 mm Authomatic movement, working correctly Manual wind, 17 ruby stones, cal...

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1970s Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch

By Longines

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Vintage Ladies Collectable Longines Movement, platinum top and 18k White Gold caseback. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch. It is set with 16 natural colorless di...

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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654
Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654

Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant luxury, Ladies 14k solid white gold Longines diamond cocktail dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Longin...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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14k Gold, White Gold

Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s

Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Gold

Vintage Longines Opal Mosaic Dial 34mm Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Watch
Vintage Longines Opal Mosaic Dial 34mm Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Watch

Vintage Longines Opal Mosaic Dial 34mm Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Watch

By Longines

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Longines 1973 watch features a spectacular mosaic black opal inlay dial with 44 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.66 carats in a prong-set bezel, set in a stainless steel c...

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1970s Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones
Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones

Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones

By Longines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very rare Retro Period Longines ladies driving watch, created during the 1940's, incorporates elements of Art-Deco with a wonderful platinum flower vase set with natural Rubies,...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Longines Dresswatch, Dome Square Case stamped 'Cased and Times in the USA', 1944
Longines Dresswatch, Dome Square Case stamped 'Cased and Times in the USA', 1944

Longines Dresswatch, Dome Square Case stamped 'Cased and Times in the USA', 1944

By Longines

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Longines features an unusual domed square case with fancy lugs, 25mm (exc crown) by 35mm lug to lug. The attractive curved dial has some patination , to be expected given...

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1940s Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY
Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Sterling Silver

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Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold
Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold

Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold

By Longines

Located in Montreal, QC

Longines mystery dial ladies watch 14k yellow gold with extension Speidel bracelet. Original gold crown, case 19mm gold dial and 20mm with crown. Mechanical movement ,stamped 14k, Ma...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

Vintage petite round 14k whiite gold and diamond ladies' mechanical wristwatch with silk cord watchband. A very pretty addition to your collection of jewelry and watches. This wr...

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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Longines Oval Hand-Winding Watch Mov #312
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Longines Oval Hand-Winding Watch Mov #312

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Longines Oval Hand-Winding Watch Mov #312

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #312 Movement Serial #14223859 Case #40815 18k White Gold Oval Case 28 mm Wide (29 mm w/ Crown) 24 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 30 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 12 mm Thickness = 5...

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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18k Gold

Yellow Gold 18 Karat Longines Lady Wristwatch
Yellow Gold 18 Karat Longines Lady Wristwatch

Yellow Gold 18 Karat Longines Lady Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in SEVILLA, ES

Longines 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch. Manufacture of the 1970´s. Mechanical system in perfect conditions. Harlequinade sphere. Clasp with two sizes. Length : 17 Centimeters

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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch 233
Longines Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch 233

Longines Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch 233

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, an 18k yellow gold patterned integrated bracelet set with approximately 22 d...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

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H 0.2 in W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

By Longines

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch
Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch

Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz Watch, a stunning piece of vintage luxury and elegance. Crafted in the 1960s, this exquisite timepiece features a petite 11x19mm 14kt gol...

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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Longines Dress Watch, 36.1 Grams
Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Longines Dress Watch, 36.1 Grams

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Longines Dress Watch, 36.1 Grams

By Longines

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14mm x 23mm rectangular 14k yellow gold case, domed plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: silver dial with gold dot hour markers...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies "Mystery" Watch circa 1950's
Longines Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies "Mystery" Watch circa 1950's

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 Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Diameter 19mm MO...

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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Longines, Swiss, Ladies Dress Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Longines, Swiss, Ladies Dress Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold

Longines, Swiss, Ladies Dress Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold

By Longines

Located in London, GB

Longines 18 carat white gold watch with a simplistic square shaped face with a thick gorgeous gold textured border and two shoulder sides that are encrusted with diamonds. The wrist ...

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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams
Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams

By Longines

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 34mm x 14mm rectangular 14k white gold case, domed plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: silver dial with stick hour markers and...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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14k Gold, White Gold

1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Longines Ladies Wristwatch
1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Longines Ladies Wristwatch

1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Longines Ladies Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ladies' wristwatch in 18 karats rose gold. The square shape box, has a cream amati background, with Arabic numerals. The seconds dial is at 6 o'clock. The bracelet is new, in black c...

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1960s French Retro Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Manual Wind Wristwatch
Longines Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Manual Wind Wristwatch

Longines Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Very Unusual Longines Ladies Wrist watch. 18K Yellow Gold and measuring 33 MM in Diameter and 7 MM thick.

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1980s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch

1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch

By Longines

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total) diamonds; part of our vintage cocktail watch, jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ladies 18k gold and black dial Longines wristwatch, set with diamond hour marker
Ladies 18k gold and black dial Longines wristwatch, set with diamond hour marker

Ladies 18k gold and black dial Longines wristwatch, set with diamond hour marker

By Longines

Located in Braintree, GB

Circa 1990's Gender: Ladies Case size: 37 mm Movement: Manual winding Watchband Material: Original Longines Leather Case material : 18K Gold Display Type: Analogue Dial: Black dia...

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1990s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage White Gold Ladies' Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch
Vintage White Gold Ladies' Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch

Vintage White Gold Ladies' Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

An unusual vintage ladies' Longines cocktail dress watch. The 18K white gold bracelet and oval dial adorned with 36 dazzling diamonds totaling 1 carat. A very pretty and infinitely f...

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1960s Retro Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gurami Ladies Swiss & Italian Silver Watch - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY
Gurami Ladies Swiss & Italian Silver Watch - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Gurami Ladies Swiss & Italian Silver Watch - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Located in Suwanee, GA

It also includes rare watches given by heads of state: A prototype 18K gold Buren Microrotor gifted by His Royal Majesty Ibn Saud, former King of Saudi Arabia; a Felsa given by forme...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Silver

Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band
Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band

Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band

By Longines

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 14K gold women’s wrist watch, cased and timed in USA by Longines, case serial number 741531, works serial number 7077440, 4LL, 17 Jewels, with Speidel stretch band. Band -...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Metal, Gold

Vintage Men's or Ladies Longines 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Men's or Ladies Longines 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Men's or Ladies Longines 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Men's/Ladies Longines 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 22 mm x 37 mm ). Silver colored dial with gold stick hour markers. Black strap band with buckl...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

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H 0.2 in W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold

By Longines

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch
White Gold Diamond Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch

White Gold Diamond Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

With it's original rope strap, this vintage Longines Ladies Wrist Watch is darling. In fourteen karat white gold with twelve diamonds, this circa 1947 working watch has a 17 jeweled...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1955
Longines Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1955

Longines Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1955

By Longines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Longines Diamond Gold Watch, 1955. The dial has a unique black and burgundy shadow pinstripe pattern. Twenty-eight round diamonds adorn the dial. The watch has double white gold hour...

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1950s French Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Longines Rectangle Black Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Quartz Ladies Watch
Longines Rectangle Black Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Quartz Ladies Watch

Longines Rectangle Black Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Quartz Ladies Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

It is completed with a leather band that opens and closes with a tang buckle. The band of this watch has signs of wear and age. Brand Longines Series N/A Model Number N/A Reference...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Vintage & Rare Rodolphe by Longines Ladies Wristwatch, Gold Plated
Vintage & Rare Rodolphe by Longines Ladies Wristwatch, Gold Plated

Vintage & Rare Rodolphe by Longines Ladies Wristwatch, Gold Plated

By Longines

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and rare ladies Rodolphe by Longines features a 23mm (inc crown) x 28mm (lug to lug) gold plated case with gold plated bracelet which will fit a wrist up to 165mm.

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1990s Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

Vintage Longines Ladies Black Face Link Wristwatch
Vintage Longines Ladies Black Face Link Wristwatch

Vintage Longines Ladies Black Face Link Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Longines QWR 030 Gold Filled Lady’s Link Bracelet Wristwatch. Black Face; Gold tone hands and hour markers. Stainless Steel back. Measuring approx. 6.75” Long. Link chain bra...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Gold-filled

Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940's
Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940's

Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum with 14Kt. Gold Bracelet / Genuine Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSI...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Longines Diamond Bezel Watch 28mm
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Longines Diamond Bezel Watch 28mm

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Longines Diamond Bezel Watch 28mm

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Ladies' vintage Longines watch with diamond bezel, set in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k on the case and the buckle and weighs 53.3 grams gross weight, approximately 45.5 grams of 14k ...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW
Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW

Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

It also includes rare watches given by heads of state: A prototype 18K gold Buren Microrotor gifted by His Royal Majesty Ibn Saud, former King of Saudi Arabia; a Felsa given by forme...

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1990s Swiss Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch

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Stainless Steel

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Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage longines ladies gold wrist watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, steel and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage longines ladies gold wrist watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a vintage longines ladies gold wrist watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a vintage longines ladies gold wrist watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Longines Ladies Gold Wrist Watch?

On average, a vintage longines ladies gold wrist watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,500, while they’re typically $488 on the low end and $6,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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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.

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