Popularized in the late 1940's, the "Hour-Glass" shape was one of the most elegant forms from the period, exhibiting graceful lines and perfect symmetry. As the boldness of the fifties design sensibilities took hold, their form became much more angular and even somewhat avante garde.

Today's offering showcases this striking "pointed hourglass" watch by Longines from the era that culminated with designs like the '57 Chevy and '59 Cadillac.

Besides it wonderful case, it also showcases a distinctive two-tone dial, completing its show-stopping design.

We are pleased to offer this after finishing our sympathetic restoration. With the exception of the winding crown and correct new-old-stock crystal all of its part are original to the watch. It presents beautifully!

The striking dial was refinished by one of the leading dial companies in North America. The case presents as just short of mint with one pin prick of wear on the back not visible when it's being worn.

As part of the restoration our watchmaker has cleaned and oiled the movement, which is keeping very accurate time, and installed a new-old-stock faceted Longines crystal.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new genuine Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

• Manufacturer: Longines
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 9,018,000
• Year built: c. 1954
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 10K gold filled
• Case markings (inside): Longines-Whittnauer Watch Co Inc., New York, Geneva, Montreal, 10K Gold Filled, 2049, 2416550
• Case condition: Near mint plus with one pin prick of gold wear on case back edge. On the wrist it presents as mint.
• Dimensions: 25mm wide at its widest point, 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip 
• Dial: Signed Longines, two-tone silver, gold inlaid indexes, expertly restored
• Hands: Gold, one original, one a vintage replacement
• Movement type: High grade, Caliber 9L, manually wound, rhodium plated, Geneva stripes, 17 ruby jewels, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator
• Movement markings: Longines Watch Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 9LT
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Genuine Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 17mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, new-old-stock, Longines, faceted vertically down the center
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to the last screw and installed a new-old-stock Longines crystal.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
• 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; 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