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Vintage Ladies Longines

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 Ladies Longines

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18k Gold

LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies
By Longines
Located in Sammu shi, JP
LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies size : case 2.3cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm No
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1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Stainless Steel, 10k Gold

Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel. Made in Switzerland. Circa
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

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
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Longines Wittnauer 14K White Gold Diamond 17 Jewel Ladies Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful vintage Longines Wittnauer Watch Co Inc. 14K white gold and diamond ladies mechanical
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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
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1950s French Modern Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 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
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
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Longines 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch, Dial by Stern Freres 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 48 METAL / MATERIAL
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

14k Gold

1940s 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Birks of Canada Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch Set with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info Listing number NB00006 Brand Omega Movement Manual Case Material 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Condition G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
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W 0.91 in D 0.2 in L 5.91 in
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage jewelry buyers. We are happy to do a c...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
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H 0.57 in W 0.29 in Dm 0.58 in
Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated weight of .40 Ct. Mechanical Movement #84...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 carats total weight, F color, VS clarity....
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1970s Unknown Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch. Vintage Omega Bumper cal. 332 Ref. 2398 1 (Pré Seamaster) Circa: 1947 Swiss Made, automatic Wind Movement, signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Longines Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
LONGINES Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. A vintage Longines watch embedded in a dimensional garland of gold and diamonds, dating from the...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Baume & Mercier 'Loop Shape' Diamond Ladies Watch with Rubies
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and very fine ladies watch from Baume & Mercier. Completely made of 18k gold. Studded with countless diamonds and two top quality rubies. Total length about 166 mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950
By Hamilton
Located in valatie, NY
Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950 with assorted diamonds. Total diamond weight approximately 1.02 carats. The original 17 jewel movement housed in a e...
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

1960's Movado for Tiffany & Co. Queenmatic 14K Gold Ladies Handwinding Watch
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado for Tiffany & Co. Queenmatic Ladies Watch This vintage ladies watch is from the 1960's. The watch was made for Tiffany from Movado so it has a Movado movement and Tiffany Dia...
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1960s Vintage Ladies Longines

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14k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique watch presents a round case, marked "Omega Fab Suisse". The bracelet is a curb link partially amati also in ye...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LONGINES admiral / 1970s Vintage watch
By Longines
Located in Sammu shi, JP
LONGINES admiral / 1970s Vintage watch size : case 3.4cm arm circumference : 17cm between 21cm No.16498217 movement : Hand-wound Automatic The Longines Admiral is a self-winding...
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1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Ladies Longines

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Stainless Steel

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard brand embodies. Crafted from th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24 prong-set diamonds trimmed with 38 prong set diamonds on the lugs and the Band. Ap...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Chopard Model: Classic Serial #: 439847 Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 24 mm Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: Pave Set Diamond Bezel and Lugs Dial: Mother of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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1950s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 18 Karat Longines Lady Wristwatch
Yellow Gold 18 Karat Longines Lady Wristwatch
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Ladies 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Wittnauer Estate Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14K white gold Longines Wittnauer timepiece circa 1940s contains 28 single cut
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
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1960s Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
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1960s French Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

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Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Longines Belle Arti Diamond Mother of Pearl Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Longines Belle Arti Diamond Watch Model: L2 501 0 Serial: 33184183 This classic Longines ladies
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20th Century Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

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
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch 233
By Longines
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Ladies Cocktail Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index
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1970s Unknown Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 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
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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 Ladies Longines

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Metal, 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
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies 18k gold and black dial Longines wristwatch, set with diamond hour marker
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Ladies 18k gold and black dial Longines wristwatch, set with diamond hour markers. Circa 1990's
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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 Ladies Longines

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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
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1950s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in platinum. This ladies wristwatch fitted with a Longines movement, has a
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1930s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in platinum. This ladies wristwatch fitted with a Longines movement, has a
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1930s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch
By Longines
Located in Narberth, PA
manufactured by the world renowned watch company, Longines! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold with platinum
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Original Art Deco Ladies Watch by Record / Old New Stock, Never Worn
By Record Watch Co
Located in Westward ho, GB
A super rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition authentic Art Deco Ladies Manual wrist
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Black Starr & Frost Ladies White Gold Art Deco Dress Watch from 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
HOUSE / FACTORY: Black Starr & Frost / Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

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
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Longines Ladies Watch Diamonds 18 Karat
By Longines
Located in Palermo, IT
Longines lady in white gold with integrated bracelet and ring in brilliant hand-wound movement in
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1960s Swiss Post-War Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Ladies Longines

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Gold-filled

Vintage & Rare Rodolphe by Longines Ladies Wristwatch, Gold Plated
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare ladies Rodolphe by Longines features a 23mm (inc crown) x 28mm (lug to lug
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1990s Vintage Ladies Longines

Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
elegant Longines ladies dress watch in platinum, encrusted with round diamonds. It was designed to cover
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Longines Rectangle Black Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Quartz Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Longines N/A N/A is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

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
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve & Co. Ladies Platinum Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond DIMENSIONS: 68mm X 16mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Longines / 15
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

1930s Art Deco Ladies Watch / Old New Stock, Never Worn
By Record Watch Co
Located in Westward ho, GB
A super rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition authentic Art Deco Ladies Manual wrist
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Tiffany & Co. Ladies White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Manual Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Longines Watch Company METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Josephine Baker
By Stanley Kimley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s Home Companion, Colliers Readers Digest. He was
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Longines Ladies Rose Gold Conquest Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1967
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The is an elegant Longines Conquest calendar watch with a caliber 291 manual wind movement, an
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1960s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Vintage Longines 10 Karat Gold Filled, circa Early 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage ladies Longines manual wind dress model circa early 1960’s. Featuring a 13mm round 10K
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1960s Swiss Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A spectacular art deco period ladies diamond set Longines wrist
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Longines

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage Ladies Longines For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage ladies longines available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage ladies longines includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Longines are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 14 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage ladies longines, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Ladies Longines?

Prices for vintage ladies longines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $8,995, while vintage ladies longines, on average, fetch $2,500.

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Antique, new and vintage 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.

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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.

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