{"product_id":"montre-longines-vintage-l4-617-2-plaque-or-pierre-sertie-1980s","title":"Vintage Longines Watch L4.617.2 — Gold-Plated Gem-Set (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA bare dial and a stone as the sole marker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Longines watch, reference L4.617.2, produced in the 1980s, can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, with a 32.6mm round gold-plated case. Its thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e5.6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e places it among the thinnest dress watches of its generation, whereas most contemporary Swiss dress watches exceed seven millimetres. The lugs are slender and curve toward the wrist, the bezel reduced to a fine outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden dial features a sunburst satin finish that radiates from the centre and shifts in tone depending on the angle. It bears \u003cstrong\u003eno hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e: only a dotted minute track surrounds the surface, with simple golden dots at the hour positions. At twelve o'clock, a \u003cstrong\u003eset transparent stone\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the marker and serves as the watch's only ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender black baton hands stand out against this golden background — the dial's only contrast, yet entirely sufficient for legibility. There are only two inscriptions: \u003cem\u003eLONGINES\u003c\/em\u003e with its winged hourglass beneath twelve o'clock, and \u003cem\u003eQuartz\u003c\/em\u003e in cursive script at the lower part of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winged hourglass is the oldest watchmaking logo still in use: Longines registered it in 1889, and it has remained virtually unchanged ever since. Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, the maison first became known for its sports timing chronographs before developing a dress-watch catalogue to which this reference belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial without hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dotted minute track as the sole guide, a pared-back design choice that few brands embrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet stone at noon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dial's only ornament, in place of the twelve o'clock marker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.6mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slim measurement for a dress watch, with contemporary Swiss models generally exceeding seven millimetres.\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 accessing a Swiss manufacture founded in 1832 at a contained budget. The \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 all that is needed 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 32.6mm format and slimness make it a \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn equally well by both, in a strictly formal register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Swiss watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected 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 guarantee, and lifetime authenticity guaranteed.\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-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eView all our luxury vintage watches\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\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e L4.617.2\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape with tapered lugs (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.6mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6mm\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with sunburst satin finish, no hour markers, dotted minute track, transparent stone set at 12 o'clock (nature uncertified), 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 Brown 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 state of preservation. The golden dial retains all of its sunburst satin finish, the dotted minute track and the set stone are intact, and the hands are crisp. The Crystal is in very fine condition (9\/10). The gold plating on the case shows light signs and scratches from use, 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 Invoice Atelier Victor\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\u003eIs the stone at 12 o'clock a diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe cannot affirm that. The transparent stone set on the dial has not been the subject of a gemological appraisal, and we refuse to decide either way without proof. It is the only ornament on this otherwise entirely pared-back dial, and replaces the twelve o'clock marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a dial without hour markers legible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but reading it relies on the dotted minute track rather than raised hour markers. The eye takes its cue from the stone at 12 o'clock and then from the position of the hands, whose black color stands out clearly against the golden background. It is a deliberate choice of restraint in the tradition of the dress watch, where the surface of the dial matters more than the number of markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 5.6mm, a slim figure for a dress watch: contemporary Swiss models generally exceed seven millimeters. This slenderness is made possible by the flat architecture of quartz calibers and by the absence of a seconds hand. In practice, the watch slips under a cuff without difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the winged hourglass logo represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the emblem of Longines, 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 sporting 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\u003ePlating is a layer of gold applied to a base metal, which thins 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. Re-gilding is possible with a specialist but removes the original traces from the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678376939857,"sku":"26444998","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06195.jpg?v=1787664184","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-longines-watch-l4-617-2-gold-plated-set-stone-1980s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}