1925 Longines Cushion Enamel Dial: Original?

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oceanjunky13

·Apr 27, 2026

Considering this cushion as I've been really interested in the style as of late. Any inputs on if the dial is original? After doing some research it seems that the dial is porcelain which is why there's not a lot of aging on it. Appreciate any thoughts!

 

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gatorcpa

·Apr 27, 2026·ΩF InvestiGator

Not sure why you would think this is a redial.

According to one of my sources, the watch dates from around 1925.

https://www.emmywatch.com/db/serial/longines/?num=4432595

The logo looks correct for the time period. Here is a page from a 1929 French catalog that shows your model:

https://www.vintagelongines.com/index.html#brochure18

Do you know the case metal? I see an “18” stamped on the inside of the caseback. Could it be solid white gold? That was very popular in the 1920’s. According to the catalog, this case came in “métal” (probably steel or plated brass), silver and gold.

Nice watch!
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Larry S

·Apr 27, 2026·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Beauty .. Excellent dial. Porcelain doesn’t age. And no cracks!

 

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Dan S

·Apr 27, 2026

Yes, an original porcelain dial.

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2026·Melbourne Australia

Dial is all original IMO and very nice with no cracks as noted above.
It's also vitreous enamel or porcelain enamel, not actual porcelain, although the term is often misused.

 

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oceanjunky13

·Apr 27, 2026

gatorcpa

Not sure why you would think this is a redial.

According to one of my sources, the watch dates from around 1925.

https://www.emmywatch.com/db/serial/longines/?num=4432595

The logo looks correct for the time period. Here is a page from a 1929 French catalog that shows your model:

https://www.vintagelongines.com/index.html#brochure18

Do you know the case metal? I see an “18” stamped on the inside of the caseback. Could it be solid white gold? That was very popular in the 1920’s. According to the catalog, this case came in “métal” (probably steel or plated brass), silver and gold.

Nice watch!
gatorcpa

I was curious about that 18 as well and after some digging it seems that it may be a batch number rather than denoting the material. I believe it’s nickel chromium based off the lack of other marks on the caseback. Thanks for all your help!

 

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Larry S

·Apr 27, 2026·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

JimInOz

Dial is all original IMO and very nice with no cracks as noted above.
It's also vitreous enamel or porcelain enamel, not actual porcelain, although the term is often misused.

I get very confused about the difference.

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2026·Melbourne Australia

Larry S

I get very confused about the difference.

Porcelain is a clay based ceramic. Toilet bowls, bathroom tiles, flower vases, dinner table plates etc.
Porcelain enamel/vitreous enamel is a powdered glass compound fired onto a metal substrate.

Porcelain itself as a watch dial would be far too fragile.

 

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bubba48

·Apr 28, 2026

Original and fine dial.

Here's another example with a silver case

 

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oceanjunky13

·Apr 28, 2026

JimInOz

Porcelain is a clay based ceramic. Toilet bowls, bathroom tiles, flower vases, dinner table plates etc.
Porcelain enamel/vitreous enamel is a powdered glass compound fired onto a metal substrate.

Porcelain itself as a watch dial would be far too fragile.

Any thoughts on the fading ink around the 1 and 2? To my understanding ink shouldn’t fade on an enamel dial.

 

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gatorcpa

·Apr 28, 2026·ΩF InvestiGator

oceanjunky13

Any thoughts on the fading ink around the 1 and 2? To my understanding ink shouldn’t fade on an enamel dial.

Could be an old repair or a harsh cleaning sometime in the last 100 years or so.
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