Mens Original 1953 Longines 14K SOLID GOLD Fancy Lug 23Z Vintage Swiss Watch A+

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Mens Original 1953 Longines 14K SOLID GOLD Fancy Lug 23Z Vintage Swiss Watch A+:
$555.99

Founded by Ernest Francillon and Auguste Agassiz in the year 1832, the Longines Watch Co. of Switzerland was established in the Long Meadows (translated: Longines) near the town of St. Imier. Winner of countless horology awards, its wristwatches are among the best in the world, on par with the major players of the Swiss watch making profession, including its chief rival Omega.

I am pleased to offer for sale the following vintage Longines timepiece, a men’s original 23Z caliber model manual wind model (Ref. 2033) that dates to circa 1953 in excellent condition. This watch is crafted of 14kt Solid Yellow Gold and features an untouched original dial and fancy ‘curved’ lugs – quite stunning.

Triple-signed, it measures 41mm lug tip to lug tip and 33mm in width (34.5mm with crown). This works out to be 1-5/8 inches long by just over 1-1/4 inches wide, not including the winding crown. It has been fully serviced by my watchman David to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time.

The 100% original silver, enamel finished dial is in excellent order, guaranteed untouched since it left the Longines factory 64 years ago.

It features applied solid yellow gold hour markers and Breguet numbers, raised gold dot 60 minute outer chapter, original gold metal Lance-style hands and a crosshair sub-seconds dial with ‘sweep’ gold seconds hand. Signed LONGINES below the 12 (with winged hourglass trademark) and SWISS at the base of the dial.

The domed acrylic crystal in excellent condition with no flaws. The two-piece case is 14 Karat Natural Yellow Solid Gold and in excellent PLUS shape – complete with those great “curly” lugs. The matching and unmarked gold finished winding crown is excellent, operating smoothly.

Turning the watch over I find that the back lid is in pristine shape, no wear or engravings past or present. It is stamped 14 Karat Gold along the edge.

Looking inside I find a clean and fully serviced manual wind mechanism, signed Longines Watch Co., Swiss – Seventeen 17 Jewels, 23Z, LXW with serial number #8,976,025. This number corresponds with a ca 1953 production date.

The inside case is signed LONGINES–WITTNAUER WATCH CO. INC., NEW YORK, GENEVA, MONTREAL – STAR W.C. CO., 14 KARAT GOLD – [Model] 2033 with case number below.

This fine watch has been cleaned, oiled and regulated to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time. Comes fitted with a new 17mm black hand crafted crocodile grain calf leather strap by Fluco, Germany with matching gold tone buckle. I can’t imagine a nicer, original 1950s Lonnie as this – the fancy lugs, the beautiful untouched dial – solid 14k gold! There’s a lot to like about this one.

Watch sizes: I provide exact case measurements in millimeters (the watch industry standard) and inches, and include a U.S. quarter in one photo as a size reference. Draw the measurements on a piece of paper to help visualize the watch on your wrist. Remember, men’s vintage watches are noticeably smaller than oversized timepieces you see today. Prefer a brown strap instead of black? For most men’s watches I can switch the color before mailing; just let me know.

U.S. winners pay $7.75 for fully insured, safely boxed USPS shipping with door-to-door tracking. Washington State residents (and those with shipping addresses in Washington State) are required to pay 8.7% sales tax.

Canadian winners pay $32.00 (actual cost) for Global Priority Express with insurance. Other international buyers pay $48.00 (actual or below cost) for Global Priority Express Mail with door-to-door tracking. I cover any additional insurance fees.

International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are your responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to confirm any additional costs prior to offerding. I ship within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment, but your local custom authorities can cause delays.

Payment is due within three days of sale end, unless you have contacted me prior to sale end to arrange otherwise. In accordance with policy, payments not received in four days will initiate an unpaid item case through the Resolution Center.

All of my watches are under warranty. In the rare event that a watch needs further service upon receipt, return the wristwatch to me (or mail it to my watchmaker, David, in New York City) at my expense. It will be corrected and quickly mailed back to you. Note: I will not pay for or offer a partial refund for work done by another watchmaker.

If you like unique and collectible vintage or antique wristwatches, add me as one of your favorite sellers. I specialize in American and Swiss timepieces from the 1900s to 1970s. My selection changes weekly, and is comprised of manual wind and automatic watches from the following categories: WWI trench; WWII; military; fancy case, art nouveau; art deco; mid-century modern; stainless steel; sterling silver; white, yellow and rose gold; solid gold; platinum; and diamond, ruby and/or sapphire ladies cocktail watches.

Need accessories for your watch? Our sister store, Holben\'s Fine Watch Bands, offers an extensive selection of sport, military and dress straps, buckles, deployment clasps and other wristwatch accessories from European and American manufacturers.

Cautious Carl (my old and kind dog friend) and I want to thank you for dropping by, and we hope you place a offer. Let us know if you have any questions!