Longines Quartz Watch Gold-Plated — Golden Tapestry Dial Date (1980s)
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A gold-plated Longines dress watch from the 1980s, with a textured champagne dial
This Longines watch belongs to the generation of quartz dress models that the Saint-Imier house produced in the 1980s, when it brought its classic design to the new calibres. The round 32.5mm case, gold-plated over a steel back, measures only 5.5mm thick: a slim bezel, straight and short lugs, and a barely protruding fluted crown.
The dial is what draws the eye. It is champagne, with a textured finish — a fine brushed crosshatch pattern that catches the light at an angle and gives the surface a depth that a smooth dial does not have. The applied baton hour markers, golden and outlined with a black line, stand out clearly against it, as do the golden baton hands and the central seconds hand. The minute track runs around the edge.
A date window framed in gold opens at three o'clock. The Longines signature and winged hourglass occupy the upper part of the dial, while the word Quartz in script occupies the lower part — Longines inscribed it this way, as a point of pride, on its watches of this generation.
The movement is a Longines quartz calibre 156, with three hands and date, checked and fitted with a new battery. This watch is fitted with a brown crocodile-style leather strap with Buckle steel pin buckle, both later additions.
Three points to note
- Textured champagne dial — a crosshatched texture that gives the dial its depth, with applied markers and a framed date window.
- Case gold-plated 5.5mm case — a dress watch that slips easily under a cuff.
- Longines quartz calibre 156 — checked, new battery, one-year guarantee.
Why choose a vintage Longines?
Buying a vintage Longines watch rather than a contemporary dress watch means gaining access to the design of a house that established the codes of the classic watch long before quartz existed. Longines dress models from the 1980s reprise these proportions — slim case, applied markers, textured dial — with the reliability of a quartz movement.
This watch holds a distinctive place among men's and women's vintage watches: its 32.5mm case, 36.5mm Lug-to-lug and 5.5mm thickness make it a vintage dress watch that can be worn equally by both.
Like all our vintage quartz watches, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: inspection of the movement, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every pre-owned Longines watch we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.
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Technical characteristics
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Quartz dress watch
- Estimated year: 1980s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Longines quartz, calibre 156
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
- Case: Gold-plated, steel caseback, round shape
- Dimensions: 32.5mm (34.5mm including the crown)
- Lug to lug: 36.5mm
- Thickness: 5.5mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Golden fluted, original
- Dial: Tapestry champagne, applied golden baton hour markers with black inlay, framed date window, original
- Hands: Golden batons with black inlay, central seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Brown crocodile leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel pin buckle, not original
Condition and warranty
- General condition: Good overall condition. Tapestry champagne dial showing fine spots, consistent with the age of the watch, which we note; Crystal in very beautiful condition. The gold-plated case shows a few marks and signs of wear, visible in our photographs.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Is a quartz Longines a real Longines?
Yes. Longines adopted quartz as early as the 1970s and, in the 1980s, produced dress watches that exactly reprise the proportions and design codes of its mechanical models: slim case, applied hour markers, textured dial, winged hourglass. The movement is a Longines calibre, and the watch bears the maison's signature on the dial, crown, and caseback.
What is a tapestry dial?
It is a dial whose surface is worked with a fine criss-cross pattern, like a fabric weave, rather than left smooth or brushed in a single direction. The relief is very subtle, but it changes the way the dial catches the light: viewed head-on it appears uniform, at an angle it reveals its texture. On this watch, the texture is intact and gives the champagne tone its depth.
How should a gold-plated case be cared for?
The plating holds up well when two things are avoided: repeated friction against a hard surface — watch strap in metal, countertop, desk edge — and chemicals, perfumes, and solvents. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for cleaning. On this watch, the plating shows a few signs of wear that we note; it remains even across the bezel and caseband.
Is quartz reliable in a forty-year-old watch?
Yes. Longines quartz calibres from this generation are robust and easy to maintain: the battery is replaced every two to three years by a watchmaker, and the movement does not require periodic servicing like a mechanical one. This one has been checked, fitted with a new battery, and is guaranteed for one year.
What wrist size is this watch suited to?
With a 32.5mm case and 36.5mm Lug-to-lug, this is the classic dress watch format, ideally worn on a slender to متوسط wrist, where the short lugs follow the curve of the wrist and the 5.5mm thickness slips under a cuff. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the desired look, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The sizing indication is only a guide, never a rule.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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