{"product_id":"vintage-longines-small-seconds-calibre-12-68z-circa-1960s","title":"Vintage Longines Small Seconds | Circa Late 1950s \/ Early 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully proportioned vintage Longines featuring a warm silver dial, applied gilt Arabic numerals and a classic small seconds display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 35mm, this is the sort of vintage dress watch that remains effortlessly wearable today while retaining all the charm of the era in which it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the watch is a hand-wound Longines movement from the highly respected 12.68 family, showcasing the quality and craftsmanship for which Longines became renowned during the mid-century period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is housed in an English-made Baume case, a fascinating detail from a time when Longines movements were imported into the UK and cased locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial displays honest age-related character, complementing the warm gilt numerals and hands beautifully. Paired with a rich brown leather strap, it offers timeless elegance and exceptional vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Brand: Longines\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Late 1950s \/ Early 1960s\u003cbr\u003e• Movement: Longines Manual Wind (12.68 Family)\u003cbr\u003e• Case Size: 35mm including crown.\u003cbr\u003e• Dial: warm silver\u003cbr\u003e• Case: English-made Baume case\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal: Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e• Strap: Brown leather strap\u003cbr\u003e• Feature: Small Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related signs of wear consistent with its age. The dial displays honest character and patina acquired over decades of wear. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57370538312057,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2781\/9385\/files\/IMG_6134.jpg?v=1780474359","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchhq.com\/products\/vintage-longines-small-seconds-calibre-12-68z-circa-1960s","provider":"Vintage Watch HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}