Vintage Longines Dress Watch, Cal. 528, 10K Gold-Filled Case, Tiger Eye Craquelure Dial from 1969

This 1969 Longines dress watch reflects the design language shared during the Longines-Wittnauer partnership, a period when many models destined for the American market combined Swiss movements with U.S.-influenced styling. The result is a piece that feels distinctly late-1960s in its proportions and materials, yet still very much Longines in its overall character.

The tiger-eye dial is the defining feature. Its natural banding shifts between gold, bronze, and deeper brown tones, and the surface has developed a fine craquelure pattern over time. This subtle network of aging gives the dial extra depth and individuality—no two examples age in the same way. The engraved Roman numeral bezel frames the stone cleanly, adding structure without overwhelming the dial.

The 10K gold-filled case measures 33mm across and just 6.6mm thick, giving the watch an easy, understated presence on the wrist. Gold-tone hands, gently aged, complete the period look. Inside is the Longines Caliber 528, a slim mechanical movement used throughout the 1960s, offering smooth operation in a compact format.

Case

• 33mm 10K gold-filled case

• Slim 6.6mm thickness, ideal for dress wear

• Engraved Roman numeral bezel

• Straight lugs and crown at 3 o’clock

• Serial number 14997887, dating the watch to 1969

Movement

• Longines Caliber 528

• Swiss-made mechanical movement used in late-1960s models

• Slim, efficient layout suited to dress-watch dimensions

• Period-correct and functioning within vintage expectations

Dial

• Genuine tiger-eye hard-stone dial

• Distinctive craquelure surface developed naturally over time

• Warm golden-bronze coloring with shifting light reflection

• Gold-tone hands with consistent vintage aging

• Clean design with hour numerals engraved on the bezel rather than on the dial

Historical Note: The Longines–Wittnauer Connection

Wittnauer, founded in New York in 1885, became the official U.S. importer and partner of Longines in the early 20th century. For many decades, watches produced for the American market were co-branded or distributed under the Longines-Wittnauer name. By the late 1960s, when this example was produced, the partnership played a central role in bringing Swiss mechanical watches to a wide U.S. audience, often with case and dial designs tailored to American tastes.

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