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Vintage Longines-Wittnauer 14k Gold 44mm Thin Open Face Pocket Watch Cal. 17L
Vintage Longines-Wittnauer 14k Gold 44mm Thin Open Face Pocket Watch Cal. 17L

Vintage Longines-Wittnauer 14k Gold 44mm Thin Open Face Pocket Watch Cal. 17L

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Longines-Wittnauer Movement Type: Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - Unadjusted - Swiss Made - Cal. 17L Case Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Case Type: Open Face Case ...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Longines Watch Face

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14k Gold

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Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet

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H 13 in W 8.27 in

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a wave-shaped links set in the center with a concealed Longines Watch face, the cover decorated with single-cut diamonds and circular rubies in star-shaped settings.

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1940s Vintage Longines Watch Face

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

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 Watch Face

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch
Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch

Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold Longines watch featuring an opal face and a diamond bezel.

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20th Century American Vintage Longines Watch Face

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's
Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's

Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Silver / Rose Gold and Niello Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DI...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Longines Watch Face

18k Gold Longines 7 Grand Prix Open Faced Pocket Watch
18k Gold Longines 7 Grand Prix Open Faced Pocket Watch

18k Gold Longines 7 Grand Prix Open Faced Pocket Watch

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

This exquisite 18k gold open-faced pocket watch by Longines is a testament to the brand's enduring reputation for precision and elegance.

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20th Century Vintage Longines Watch Face

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Vintage Longines Watch Face For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage longines watch face for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and platinum. Finding the perfect vintage longines watch face 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage longines watch face over the years, but those made by Longines are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage longines watch face can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes single cut alternatives. Most of our vintage longines watch face for sale are for men, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Vintage Longines Watch Face?

The price for a vintage longines watch face starts at $1,143 and tops out at $9,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,725.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.