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Longines Vintage Chronograph

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch
Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

By Longines

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Longines Model: Weems Reference Number: L674.1 Country Of Manufacture

Category

1990s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Yellow Gold Filled
Longines Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Yellow Gold Filled

Longines Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Yellow Gold Filled

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in

Category

1940s American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style with Custom Dial 1950's
Longines 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style with Custom Dial 1950's

Longines 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style with Custom Dial 1950's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to

Category

1940s American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

White Gold

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased

Category

1940s American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Platinum

Longines Stainless Steel "Grand Prize" Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1950's
Longines Stainless Steel "Grand Prize" Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1950's

Longines Stainless Steel "Grand Prize" Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1950's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander

Category

1960s American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Gold

Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's
Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's

Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased

Category

1950s American Art Deco Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

White Gold

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Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and rare stainless steel manual winding waterproof chronograph wristwatch with calibre 13ZN

Category

1940s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1969
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1969

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1969

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines Ref. 8225-2 Very rare chronograph Case stainless steel, screw back, mineral crystal

Category

1960s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1955
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1955

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1955

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines Case 18k yellow gold, acrylic glass, 18k, 37.5mm Movement Caliber 30 CH, manual

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1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Date
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Date

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Date

By Longines

Located in Southampton, NY

Classic and chic, this curved rectangular automatic Longines 18k yellow gold wristwatch features an

Category

1980s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold

1940s Longines White Gold Ultra Thin Grey Diamond Dial Adjustable Bracelet Watch
1940s Longines White Gold Ultra Thin Grey Diamond Dial Adjustable Bracelet Watch

1940s Longines White Gold Ultra Thin Grey Diamond Dial Adjustable Bracelet Watch

By Longines

Located in New york, NY

pilots who ordered Longines chronograph wristwatches for their pilots. The Swiss watch manufacturers

Category

1940s Swiss Post-War Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Conquest Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Longines Stainless Steel Conquest Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

Longines Stainless Steel Conquest Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines Conquest chronograph Case Stainless steel, screw back, mineral crystal Movement

Category

1970s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1921
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1921

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1921

By Longines

Located in Rome, IT

The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals has a pair of gilt hands plus a centre chronograph hand

Category

20th Century Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

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

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Rose Gold

LONGINES. A gentleman's pink gold chronograph wristwatch
LONGINES. A gentleman's pink gold chronograph wristwatch

LONGINES. A gentleman's pink gold chronograph wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Firenze, IT

Signed Longines, Ref.5967 46, Movement NO.12229737, Manufactured In 1960ca Cal. 30CH mechanical

Category

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s

Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Yellow Gold Longines Two-Register Chronograph in a Three-Piece 36mm Case, Circa 1940s. Signed

Category

1940s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Box and Papers circa 1960s
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Box and Papers circa 1960s

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Box and Papers circa 1960s

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

numerals and markers. Strap with 14k yellow gold Longines buckle. Pre-owned with original box and papers.

Category

1960s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines 14Kt Solid Gold Mid-Century Watch circa 1960's Very Rare Model
Longines 14Kt Solid Gold Mid-Century Watch circa 1960's Very Rare Model

Longines 14Kt Solid Gold Mid-Century Watch circa 1960's Very Rare Model

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander

Category

1960s American Modernist Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a stainless steel Longines chronograph from the 1950s, Ref. 6474 1. This

Category

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

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

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1952

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a stainless steel Longines chronograph wristwatch from the 1950s, Ref

Category

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s

Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an exceptional example of a Longines chronograph from the 1940s in 18k yellow gold. I have

Category

1940s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

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

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines Rare chronograph Case Stainless steel Movement Manual-wind, chronograph Dial

Category

1940s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines 30 CH , manual wind, chronograph Dial original dial and hands Bracelet leather strap

Category

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1950
Longines Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1950

Longines Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1950

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Longines Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1950

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines 14K Yellow Gold 2 registers manual wind chronograph ref # 5965, 35 x 43mm stepped case

Category

1950s American Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LONGINES Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
LONGINES Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

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

1950s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 7981-3
Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 7981-3

Longines Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 7981-3

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Longines Ref. 7981-3 Case Stainless steel, screwed case, 40 mm Movement manual wind

Category

1960s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines yellow gold Chronograph manual wind wristwatch, circa 1980s
Longines yellow gold Chronograph manual wind wristwatch, circa 1980s

Longines yellow gold Chronograph manual wind wristwatch, circa 1980s

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and exceptional condition 18K YG Longines manual wind chronograph circa 1980’s. Featuring a

Category

1980s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines stainless steel Conquest Cushion Shaped Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
Longines stainless steel Conquest Cushion Shaped Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

Longines stainless steel Conquest Cushion Shaped Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines Conquest massive cushion case chronograph circa 1970’s. 43 X 44mm cut corner cushion

Category

1970s Swiss Longines Vintage Chronograph

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Patek Philippe

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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Longines Vintage Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate longines vintage chronograph for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, steel and stainless steel — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect longines vintage chronograph 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 20th Century. Most of our longines vintage chronograph for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Longines Vintage Chronograph?

On average, a longines vintage chronograph at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $1,025 on the low end and $19,250 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.

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.

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Questions About Longines
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Longines 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.