£3,250.00
The Longines 14ct white gold watch with a diamond dial exemplifies the understated luxury and technical refinement of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. This model typically features a minimalist, time-only layout housed in a slim white gold case, often around 33mm in diameter. The standout feature is its dial, which incorporates applied diamond hour markers—usually at the cardinal positions—set against a silvered or sunburst background. Paired with thin, faceted hands and a discreet crown, the design reflects the elegance expected of postwar dress watches, intended for formal occasions without overt ostentation.
By the time this watch was produced—likely in the 1950s or early 1960s—Longines was well established as a manufacturer of both chronometric instruments and refined civilian timepieces. The watch likely housed a manually wound in-house calibre, such as the Longines 12.68Z or one of its close relatives, known for their slim profiles, precise timekeeping, and fine finishing. These calibres marked a period in which Longines remained committed to manufacturing its own movements, emphasizing both performance and design coherence within the case architecture.
From a collector’s standpoint, the Longines 14ct white gold diamond dial model sits at the intersection of formal elegance and mechanical heritage. White gold watches were produced in smaller numbers than their yellow gold counterparts, and the use of diamond markers was generally reserved for higher-end variants, adding subtle prestige without compromising the conservative design language of the time. Today, such models are appreciated not only for their precious materials but also as representatives of Longines’ mid-century peak—when aesthetic restraint met technical integrity.
| Case Size | 33mm |
|---|---|
| Complications | None |
| Delivery | Watch Only |
| Movement | In-house Longines manual wind |
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