A beautifully refined vintage Longines Calatrava wristwatch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dating to approximately 1956. Elegant, understated, and classically proportioned, this watch represents the clean mid-century dress-watch design that has made vintage Longines pieces so collectible today.
The watch features a round 14K yellow gold case with strong, angular lugs and a slim dress profile. The case measures approximately 33mm excluding the crown, giving it a traditional vintage men’s size that wears with quiet sophistication on the wrist. Its proportions are elegant and balanced, ideal for collectors who appreciate the restrained styling of 1950s Swiss watchmaking.
The aged cream dial has developed a wonderful period patina, with visible speckling and natural crazing that gives the watch authentic vintage character. The dial is signed Longines and features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, with faceted triangular hour markers between. A subsidiary seconds dial sits at 6 o’clock, adding to the classic Calatrava-style layout. The gold-tone hands and applied markers pair beautifully with the warm yellow gold case.
The case back is marked 14 Karat Gold. The watch is fitted with a new replacement brown textured leather strap, complementing the warmth of the yellow gold and giving the piece a polished vintage dress appearance.
This example is identified as Reference 2226-P, with Serial Number 10002233, and is fitted with a 17-jewel Longines movement. The serial number places the watch within the mid-1950s production era, consistent with its circa 1956 dating.
A timeless vintage Longines dress watch with excellent presence, warm patina, and classic Calatrava styling. A refined choice for the collector, or for anyone seeking a wearable 14K gold Swiss wristwatch with authentic mid-century character.
A beautifully refined vintage Longines Calatrava wristwatch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dating to approximately 1956. Elegant, understated, and classically proportioned, this watch represents the clean mid-century dress-watch design that has made vintage Longines pieces so collectible today.
The watch features a round 14K yellow gold case with strong, angular lugs and a slim dress profile. The case measures approximately 33mm excluding the crown, giving it a traditional vintage men’s size that wears with quiet sophistication on the wrist. Its proportions are elegant and balanced, ideal for collectors who appreciate the restrained styling of 1950s Swiss watchmaking.
The aged cream dial has developed a wonderful period patina, with visible speckling and natural crazing that gives the watch authentic vintage character. The dial is signed Longines and features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, with faceted triangular hour markers between. A subsidiary seconds dial sits at 6 o’clock, adding to the classic Calatrava-style layout. The gold-tone hands and applied markers pair beautifully with the warm yellow gold case.
The case back is marked 14 Karat Gold. The watch is fitted with a new replacement brown textured leather strap, complementing the warmth of the yellow gold and giving the piece a polished vintage dress appearance.
This example is identified as Reference 2226-P, with Serial Number 10002233, and is fitted with a 17-jewel Longines movement. The serial number places the watch within the mid-1950s production era, consistent with its circa 1956 dating.
A timeless vintage Longines dress watch with excellent presence, warm patina, and classic Calatrava styling. A refined choice for the collector, or for anyone seeking a wearable 14K gold Swiss wristwatch with authentic mid-century character.
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