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Platinum Longines

Longines Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch
Longines Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch

Longines Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Longines watch features bezel set with approximately 4.50 carats of baguette-cut

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Designer: Longines Materials: Platinum Weight: 16.1 Grams Measurement: 6" x 1/2" Gemstones

Category

Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Curvex Platinum Cal. 9L Collectors Wrist Watch
Longines Curvex Platinum Cal. 9L Collectors Wrist Watch

Longines Curvex Platinum Cal. 9L Collectors Wrist Watch

By Longines

Located in Antwerp, BE

Longines Curvex Platinum, Movement Caliber 9L Extremely Rare Collectors Wrist Watch Case

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Black Starr & Frost Diamond and Platinum Watch, with Longines Movement
Art Deco Black Starr & Frost Diamond and Platinum Watch, with Longines Movement

Art Deco Black Starr & Frost Diamond and Platinum Watch, with Longines Movement

By Longines

Located in London, GB

mechanical movement by Longines. The inside of the case is marked PLATINUM with a monogram, numbered 470 and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Longines Platinum Diamond and Ruby Set Ladies Watch, circa 1950s
Longines Platinum Diamond and Ruby Set Ladies Watch, circa 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Longines Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Edwardian Longines Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Edwardian Longines Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Edwardian vintage watch pendant in original condition! Designed in 14K yellow gold and Platinum

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch
Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch

Antique Art Deco Platinum Longines 17j Diamond Bezel Blue Pendant Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent Swiss pocket/pendant watch was made by the Longines Watch Co. during the 1920's

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Longines Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby manual Wristwatch
Longines Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby manual Wristwatch

Longines Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby manual Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum And 14k yellow and white gold Diamond Ruby Longines watch from Estate of Jackie Collins

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Longines Lady's Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Longines Lady's Platinum Diamond Wristwatch

Longines Lady's Platinum Diamond Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Southampton, PA

Longines boasts case and bracelet made of prestigious platinum lavishly set with approximately 4.50 carats

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch
Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch

Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Platinum case sat with scalloped

Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945
Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945

Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Longines Watch on Emerald Band
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Longines Watch on Emerald Band

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Longines Watch on Emerald Band

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Perfect for evening attire, this elegant Art Deco diamond & emerald Longines platinum watch was

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch
Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Longines Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Longines Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful 1935 to 1940 Art Deco Platinum Longines classic elongated rectangular watch with round

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines Platinum Diamond Covered Wristwatch
Longines Platinum Diamond Covered Wristwatch

Longines Platinum Diamond Covered Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in North Hollywood, CA

and VS clarity. The movement is Longines, case is 15mm round platinum hinged Diamond dial cover, snap

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s

Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940's

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines LDS Platinum Manual Watch
Longines LDS Platinum Manual Watch

Longines LDS Platinum Manual Watch

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W 0.43 in L 0.95 in

Longines LDS Platinum Manual Watch

By Longines

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage cocktail Longines in platinum and diamonds with total diamond weight appr. 4.50 carats

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Longines Platinum Tuxedo Watch
Longines Platinum Tuxedo Watch

Longines Platinum Tuxedo Watch

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H 1.5 in W 0.79 in

Longines Platinum Tuxedo Watch

By Longines

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful watch was made in the late 1940's or early 1950's post war era. The numbers are set with diamonds as is the top and bottom of the case. The sides are set with synthe...

Category

American Wrist Watches

Longines Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
Longines Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

Longines Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

By Longines

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This Longines Art Deco Platinum and diamond ladies watch, circa 1930-1940, features a

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Longines Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Longines Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in London, GB

A fine platinum and 18carat White gold ladies evening watch set with diamonds and sapphires ( some

Category

Vintage 1920s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch
Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch

Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch Movement #4LLV Serial #11926684

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910
One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910

One '1' Platinum/Yellow Gold Lady's Pocket Watch, Signed "LONGINES", 1910

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) Platinum with enemal chain. 2 locks. lengths: 55 cm. (one orient pearl. - One (1) 14K

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Longines Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Longines Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch

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

Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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By Tiffany & Co.

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By Dolce & Gabbana

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By Omega

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Platinum Longines For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of platinum longines. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of platinum longines made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Longines are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 16 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut platinum longines and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes marquise cut and single cut alternatives. Most of our platinum longines for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Platinum Longines?

Prices for platinum longines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,390 and can go as high as $45,000, while platinum longines, on average, fetch $5,973.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.