{"product_id":"montre-longines-flagship-quartz-cadran-argente-1990s","title":"Vintage Longines Flagship Quartz Watch — Silver Dial (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe discreet elegance of a Swiss dress watch signed Flagship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLongines Flagship\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1990s embodies the art of the dress watch, Swiss style: understated, slim, and refined. Its \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e with sunburst finish, of remarkable purity, is enhanced by applied baton hour markers, tapered hands, and a discreet date window at 3 o'clock. The whole is signed with the \u003cstrong\u003ewinged hourglass logo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the oldest watchmaking brand logo still in use, registered by Longines as early as 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFlagship\u003c\/strong\u003e line, launched in 1957, is one of the maison's most iconic collections: it was conceived as Longines' “flagship”, synonymous with quality and classic elegance. The Flagship medallion, engraved on the case back, is its recognizable signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongines occupies a special place in watchmaking history. In the 1950s and 1960s, the maison was Omega's \u003cstrong\u003edirect competitor\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the same level of quality, with comparable calibers and equivalent prices. Longines also regularly won the chronometry competitions of the Neuchâtel Observatory. It was only from the 1980s-90s, after its integration into the Swatch Group, that the brand was repositioned. For the vintage enthusiast, this represents an opportunity: to rediscover Longines refinement at a particularly accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the \u003cstrong\u003eLongines L156.4 quartz caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e (ETA base), precise and reliable, this piece combines the security of quartz with the elegance of an extra-thin case (just 6 mm thick). Fitted with its original \u003cstrong\u003erice bead bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel, supple and comfortable, it slips under a cuff with perfect ease. With its restrained proportions, this is a watch in Unisex format, ideal for dress wear as well as for polished everyday use, on the wrist of both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal sunburst silver dial, signed with the Longines winged hourglass logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship model (engraved medallion on the case back), extra-thin steel case (6 mm) and original rice bead bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe refinement of a great Swiss maison, at an accessible price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Longines Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Longines watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee our full vintage watch collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flagship, silver dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss quartz, Longines L156.4 caliber (ETA base, 6 jewels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, steel case back (engraved Flagship medallion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 mm (34.5 mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original sunburst silver dial\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice-grain steel, original (adjustable, length 18.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine condition of preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Longines Flagship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Flagship is an iconic Longines line, launched in 1957 as the brand’s “flagship” model. Synonymous with classic elegance and quality, it is recognized by the Flagship medallion engraved on the case back. Issued over the decades in both mechanical and quartz versions, it remains one of the maison’s most appreciated collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Longines a good brand compared to Omega?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1950s-60s, Longines and Omega were direct competitors, at the same level of quality and price, with Longines often winning the chronometry competitions at the Neuchâtel Observatory. It was only after its integration into the Swatch Group in the 1980s-90s that Longines was repositioned a notch below. For collectors, vintage Longines therefore offers a refinement comparable to Omega, often at a significantly lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the winged hourglass logo mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winged hourglass is Longines’ emblem, registered in 1889. It is the oldest watchmaking brand logo still in use and unchanged to this day. Its presence on the dial, movement, and case is among the authenticity checkpoints verified by our watchmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its 32.5 mm case (excluding the crown) and its 6 mm slimness, this Flagship can be worn equally well on a male or female wrist. Its silver dial and rice-grain bracelet make it a versatile dress watch, elegant in any circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54036322517329,"sku":"25583691 7292","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_02458.jpg?v=1781184091","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-longines-flagship-quartz-watch-silver-dial-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}