Vintage Longines Swiss Mechanical Watch, Cal. 12.68Z, Patek Philippe Calatrava Style from 1937

This vintage Longines dates to 1937 and shows the brand’s early approach to clean, well-balanced watch design. The dial has been professionally restored, keeping a simple and classic layout that suits the watch’s original character. Slim applied hour markers, blued steel hands, and a recessed small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock give it a clear and easy-to-read appearance.

The dial layout and proportions are reminiscent of the restrained style later made famous by watches like the Patek Philippe Calatrava, with an emphasis on symmetry and simplicity rather than decoration. The result is a timeless look that still feels relevant today.

The stainless steel case measures 33mm in diameter, which was a typical size for the period. The case lines are clean and understated, and the watch wears comfortably on the wrist thanks to its balanced proportions.

Inside is the Longines Caliber 12.68Z, a manual-wind movement widely used by the brand in the 1930s. Known for its solid construction and smooth operation, it remains a respected movement among collectors. 

CASE
33mm diameter
Stainless steel case
Crown at 3 o’clock

MOVEMENT
Longines Caliber 12.68Z
Mechanical, manual wind
Serial number 5557064 (1937)

DIAL
Professionally restored dial
Blued steel hands
Small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock

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