"Every Longines is also a fine piece of jewelry."

1955 LONGINES 
Automatic Watch
Cal. 19A  
Ref. 2259-1 
 
This an elegant timepiece! A vintage Longines Automatic wristwatch, reference 2259-1 and dated from 1955.  
 
It is a self-winding watch powered by an original Longines automatic movement caliber 19A, 17 jewels, sub-second hand, 18,000 A/h, 39 hours power reserve, unadjusted, Swiss made. 
 
After 69 years, it still has the original champagne dial with gold Arabic Numerals, gold applied hour markers, gold minute track and gold matching hands. The sub-second is located at 6 o’clock and the dial is also signed with Longines name/logo and automatic as well. 
 
Cased in a 33mm round case with coin design and fancy lug design as well, all in 10K yellow gold filled. It comes on brown genuine leather two-piece strap. 
 
It is in LOVELY condition, keeps good time and runs very well! 

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers. 

Movement: 
Longines Watch Co. 
Seventeen 17 Jewels 
Swiss  
Unadjusted  
9812099    
Cal. 19A  

Case Back Markings: 
Longines - Wittnauer  
Watch Co. INC.  
New York   
Geneva Montreal   
10K Gold Filled 
8834340  

10K Gold Filled 

Measurements (mm): 
Case 33   
Case w/Crown 35     
Case Lug to Lug 8      
Case Thickness 11.3  
Lug Width 18 
Band Width 17     

About LONGINES - "The World's most Honored Watch"  

"The only watch in history to win 10 World's Fair Grand Prizes and 28 Gold Medals -- to be classified 'first' in competitions organized by the four government observatories; Washington, Kew-Teddington, Neuchatel and Geneva -- official watch for sports and contest associations the world over." Longines Wittnauer Watch Co. INC.  

The Longines watch company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in the town of Saint-Imier, Switzerland. The company initially produced pocket watches with crown-wheel escapements. In 1867, Longines produced its first chronograph movement, and soon after became known for producing high-quality and accurate timepieces for sports, aviation, and scientific measurement.  

In 1912, Longines developed the first automatic timekeeping device for sporting events, which allowed for more accurate timing of races and competitions. Longines became the official timekeeper for many prestigious sporting events, including the Olympic Games, and developed a reputation for producing accurate and reliable chronographs.  

Longines Watch Co. is one of the oldest watch manufactures from Switzerland with a wonderful and unmatched history of invention, innovation, patents and awards. Longines made some of the most beautiful watches ever made!   

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned. 
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.  

It will be carefully packed. 

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Thank you for looking!  

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