STUNNING 1950s Auto Longines Mystery Dial Watch: SOLID 14K GOLD; Texture Dial

Description: "I’ve never felt more certain that I was placing my money in trustworthy hands. You’re a diamond in the rough. Thank YOU." -- New customer, August 2023 "I can not be happier with my purchase and this person. I recommend doing business with him."-- Buyer of a $2,500 solid gold Accutron watch, January, 2024 "Beautiful watch. Fantastic packaging. And no problem with customs, no extra charges. Thanks for everything. It jumps to the top of my list of Hamiltons past the Meteor."-- New customer, July, 2024 Offered in this auction is another example among my personal collection of watches offered to new homes: a phenomenal top tier, SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD 1957 Longines Mystery Dial 1200 Series Automatic watch that appears to have escaped from a 1950s time capsule. This example was acquired directly from a retired watchmaker/reseller's personal collection over 25 years ago. It has remained in my collection since, never worn but wound periodically to prevent drying oil. Every aspect of this watch is original with only subtle signs of natural age and storage handling noted. The SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD case is spectacular. Its original factory polished top is detraction-free; the case back is equally beautiful with sharp engraving hallmarking its 14K SOLID GOLD status. The crown is signed and original. The acrylic crystal is original, clean and perfectly clear as expected. Underneath is a beautiful champagne color matte radial brushed disk and mid-century deco textured finish outer hour chapter dial with simple Arabic hour indices that are perfect. "Swiss" is hallmarked under the 6 o'clock marker. And what about that awesome mystery dial disk design? It was a popular tend from the mid-1050s through 1960s that migrated to mid level through upscale watches such as this SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD Longines and set your watch apart and was quite a conversation starter. Funny enough, of all things, my favorite detail is the atomic starburst hour indicator. A majority of Longine's Mystery Dial watches were driven by manual wind movements. This premium example is powered by a classic, top tier, Swiss Made 17-jewel automatic self-winding movement that sets, winds, and runs well as expected. Mated to the watch head is fantastic New Old Stock (NOS) vintage, era correct, hand finished alligator strap made by JB Champion, a premier strap and bracelet supplier to many major quality watch brands of the time. The brown finish, gold tone buckle and era-proper single strap end cuff retainer are spectacular and elevate the complete package to a premium dress status. This example is a premium, clean package made available for the discerning collector. Movement: Classic, top tier, Swiss Made 17-jewel automatic self-winding movement that sets, winds, and runs well as expected. Case: SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD case is spectacular. Its original factory polished top is detraction-free; the case back is equally beautiful with sharp engraving hallmarking its 14K SOLID GOLD status. The crown is signed and original. Round Case Size:Diameter -- 33.5 mmLug-to-lug -- 40 mmHeight -- 10 mmLug Width -- 18 mm Dial: Mystery dial design: Champagne color matte radial brushed disk and mid-century deco textured finish outer hour chapter dial with simple Arabic hour indices that are perfect. "Swiss" is hallmarked under the 6 o'clock marker. Crystal: As new and perfect. Strap: New Old Stock (NOS) vintage, era correct, hand finished alligator strap made by JB Champion, a premier strap and bracelet supplier to many major quality watch brands of the time. The brown finish, gold tone buckle and era-proper single strap end cuff retainer are spectacular and elevate the complete package to a premium dress status. I am proud of my over 1,200 transactions and 100% seller feedback rating with happy returning customers. I describe items to the best of my ability, and photos posted are of the actual item. Your watch will be respectfully packed and sent via USPS within 24 hours of your payment posting. * Catalog listing is for display purposes only and is not included in this listing.

Price: 1299 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-09-26T22:40:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD