Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Charles Lindbergh, and Audrey Hepburn, their vintage pieces are sought after today by collectors and anyone desiring to wear a true high-grade watch.

The beautiful Longines wristwatch featured in today's offering is one of the company's collectable vintage dress wristwatches, the Advocate. Designed for men of notoriety it captured the essence of the rewards available to those who through hard work and dedication achieved a position of leadership in law, medicine, or business.

The distinctive case, which draws its inspiration from mid-century design, makes a statement on the wrist, and the silver dial with diamond markers complement the look well. Longines made the Advocate in both diamond and non-diamond versions, with the diamond version retailing for significantly more.

For the movement the company utilized their particularly fine 9LT rectangular mechanism. Complete with gold jewel chatons and beveled spokes on the center and ratchet wheels, the movement is very well executed.

This Advocate is all-original and in pleasing condition. Its 14K white gold case is in near mint condition. Its classically styled dial is original and untouched. And its high-grade Longines movement is very clean.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock crystal. Amazingly after nearly 70 years it is keeping time better than a new Longines in our testing position.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calf leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a full one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Longines
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Serial no.: 8,353,411
• Year built: c. 1952
• Model: Ref. 168
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K white gold
• Case markings (outside): K&E hallmark (Longines case manufacturer), 14K
• Case markings (inside): LONGINES-WITTNAUER WATCH COMPANY, NEW YORK, GENEVA, MONTREAL, K&E, 14K SWISS, 55063
• Case condition: Near mint
• Dimensions: 23mm diameter (not including crown) x 39mm lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Signed Longines, silvered with large diamond indices, original and untouched with mild natural aging. Please inquire if you would like it expertly restored.
• Hands: Original, white gold "batons"
• Movement type: High grade, fully jeweled, rhodium plated, seventeen jewels, gold jewels settings, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring
• Movement markings: Longines, Swiss, 9LT, 17 Jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Calf leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Band condition: Brand new, unused
• Width between lugs: 16mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, domed, excellent condition. Please inquire if you would like a brand new crystal installed.
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Amazingly after nearly 70 years it is keeping time better than a new Longines in our testing position. 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 14 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide