{"product_id":"montre-longines-vintage-plaque-or-cadran-dore-date-1980s","title":"Vintage Longines Watch Gold-Plated — Golden Date Dial (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack hands on an entirely golden dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Longines watch, produced in the 1980s, can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, with a 32.3mm round gold-plated case. Its \u003cstrong\u003e5.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness places it among the thinnest dress watches of its generation, where most contemporary Swiss dress watches exceed seven millimetres. The lugs are very slender and curve toward the wrist, while the bezel is reduced to a fine outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden dial features a sunburst satin finish radiating from the centre, causing the tone to shift with the angle. Twelve applied baton hour markers, also golden, are set in relief. The date window, at three o'clock, is framed by a golden surround that blends it into the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail breaks this uniformity, and it is what gives the piece its character: the \u003cstrong\u003ehands are black\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where most golden dress watches match their hands to the dial, these stand out clearly, all the way to the very fine central seconds hand. Legibility gains a sharpness that a monochrome design does not allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLONGINES\u003c\/em\u003e signature appears below twelve, accompanied by the winged hourglass. This logo, registered in 1889, is considered the oldest watchmaking emblem still in use without substantial modification. The house was founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, in the Swiss Jura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack hands on a golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a contrast that few golden dress watches embrace, and one that makes reading immediate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.5mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slim figure for a dress watch, as contemporary Swiss models generally exceed seven millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplied baton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — set in relief rather than printed, they catch the light from various angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a Longines vintage watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003eLongines vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a Swiss manufacture founded in 1832 at a controlled budget. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are also the easiest to maintain on the pre-owned market: a battery change is enough to get them running again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 32.3mm format and slimness make it a \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn equally well by both, with a date display that makes it suitable for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Swiss watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: verification of the calibre and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Longines vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 Round dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\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 caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape with tapered lugs (steel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.3mm (34mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, fluted, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with sunburst satin finishing, applied golden baton indices, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, tapered baton shape, 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\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition. The golden dial retains its full sunburst satin finish, the applied indices and black hands remain perfectly crisp, and the date window is clean. The Crystal is in very fine condition (9\/10). The case's gold plating shows light marks and scratches from use, notably on the bezel and lugs, consistent with the age of the piece.\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\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, travel 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\u003eWhy are the hands black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a design choice, and less common than it may seem. Most golden dress watches match their hands to the dial, which creates legibility through relief rather than contrast. Here, the black stands out clearly against the golden tone and makes the time immediately legible, including in low-angle light where a monochrome dial requires a moment of adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 5.5mm, a slim figure for a dress watch: contemporary Swiss models generally exceed seven millimetres. This thinness is made possible by the flat architecture of quartz calibers. In practice, the watch slips easily under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the winged hourglass logo represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Longines's emblem, registered in 1889 and considered the oldest watchmaking logo still in use without substantial modification. The house was founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, in the Swiss Jura, and first became known for its sports timing instruments before developing a dress-oriented catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold plating is a layer of gold applied over a base metal, which becomes thinner over time in the areas most exposed to friction. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care. Avoid abrasive products and household cleaners, which accelerate wear. Replating is possible through a specialist, but it removes the case's original traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or broad wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith a 32.3mm diameter, 39mm Lug-to-lug and 5.5mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm. Its very slender, curved lugs follow the wrist and reduce the sense of bulk. The Lug width measures 18mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678827565393,"sku":"#AV367Y1","price":498.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06226.jpg?v=1787686349","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-longines-watch-gold-plated-golden-dial-date-1980s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}