For sale is a fantastic find from Longines, a 1950s watch featuring the highly coveted "Waffle" (or Honeycomb) dial. In the world of vintage watches, condition and texture are king, and this piece offers a masterclass in both. It represents a time when Longines was an engineering powerhouse, producing movements and designs that rivaled the very best Swiss Maisons.
This timepiece is housed in a robust 10k gold-filled case. Unlike thin plating, gold-filled cases involve a thick sheet of gold mechanically bonded to the base, ensuring the watch wears and ages like solid gold. The real showstopper, however, is the dial. The textured "Waffle" guilloché finish adds incredible depth and plays with the light in a way plain dials cannot. It features a sporty yet elegant "Explorer-style" layout with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9, complemented by sharp arrowhead indices and dauphine hands. Inside, it is powered by an early Longines automatic movement, the Caliber 22A (Longines’ first automatic) a hallmark of high-grade in-house manufacturing.
Key Features:
Brand: Longines
Era: Early 1950s
Case Material: 10k Gold Filled
Dial: Original factory "Waffle" / "Honeycomb" texture with "Explorer" 12-3-9 layout
Hands: Gold Dauphine hands
Indices: Applied Gold Arrowhead / Dart markers
Movement: Automatic Mechanical Cal. 22A
Why Collectors Love It: This Longines represents the perfect storm for a vintage collector: Texture, History, and Value. The "Waffle" dial is a specific grail trait that instantly elevates the watch from a standard dress piece to a conversation starter; a texture like this on a modern watch would typically cost thousands. Furthermore, this era of Longines is known as a "value sleeper." You are acquiring a movement and finish quality that rivals Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin from the same period, but for a fraction of the price. Whether it houses the historic Caliber 22A or the workhorse 19AS, it is a bulletproof investment in mid-century style.
Return Policy All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
For sale is a fantastic find from Longines, a 1950s watch featuring the highly coveted "Waffle" (or Honeycomb) dial. In the world of vintage watches, condition and texture are king, and this piece offers a masterclass in both. It represents a time when Longines was an engineering powerhouse, producing movements and designs that rivaled the very best Swiss Maisons.
This timepiece is housed in a robust 10k gold-filled case. Unlike thin plating, gold-filled cases involve a thick sheet of gold mechanically bonded to the base, ensuring the watch wears and ages like solid gold. The real showstopper, however, is the dial. The textured "Waffle" guilloché finish adds incredible depth and plays with the light in a way plain dials cannot. It features a sporty yet elegant "Explorer-style" layout with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9, complemented by sharp arrowhead indices and dauphine hands. Inside, it is powered by an early Longines automatic movement, the Caliber 22A (Longines’ first automatic) a hallmark of high-grade in-house manufacturing.
Key Features:
Brand: Longines
Era: Early 1950s
Case Material: 10k Gold Filled
Dial: Original factory "Waffle" / "Honeycomb" texture with "Explorer" 12-3-9 layout
Hands: Gold Dauphine hands
Indices: Applied Gold Arrowhead / Dart markers
Movement: Automatic Mechanical Cal. 22A
Why Collectors Love It: This Longines represents the perfect storm for a vintage collector: Texture, History, and Value. The "Waffle" dial is a specific grail trait that instantly elevates the watch from a standard dress piece to a conversation starter; a texture like this on a modern watch would typically cost thousands. Furthermore, this era of Longines is known as a "value sleeper." You are acquiring a movement and finish quality that rivals Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin from the same period, but for a fraction of the price. Whether it houses the historic Caliber 22A or the workhorse 19AS, it is a bulletproof investment in mid-century style.
Return Policy All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
