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.

It has all of its original Longines parts. Our team of Master Watchmakers has just finished giving it a true expertly done yearlong sympathetic restoration, and it presents beautifully!

Its case presents as just short of mint with light signs of previous polishing. Its dial was refinished by one of the leading dial experts in North America.

As part of the restoration one of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a brand new mineral glass crystal to give a clear view of the dial to the very edge.

It is running strong and true, keeping time virtually on par with a new Longines in our testing position.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap and aftermarket Longines style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

• Manufacturer: Longines
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 9,024,915
• Year built: c. 1954
• Model: Ref. 2038-2
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (inside): Longines-Whittnauer Watch Co Inc. New York, Geneva Montreal, 14K Gold, 2038-2, 2234049
• Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with light signs of previous polishing
• Dimensions: 25.5mm wide at its widest point, 40mm long lug tip-to-tip 
• Dial: Signed Longines, two-tone silver, gold inlaid indexes, expertly restored
• Hands: Original, gold lances
• Movement type: High grade, Caliber 9LT, 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: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Longines style buckle
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Serviced: As part of the restoration one of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a brand new mineral glass crystal to give a clear view of the dial to the very edge.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping time virtually on par with a new Longines in our testing position.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.
• 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