1950s Longines Automatic Gold Watch ID Help

Tony C.

Yes. What sort of identification are you seeking?

Spruce

The outside caseback might have a number engraved. That could tell you the date

Cartesian

Do you have a photo of the movement? It seems to me that it may be a 19AS.

D DLV

I don't have any tool to open it properly, so no shot of interior.

Cartesian

Ah, in that case, it could be useful to bring it to a watchmaker, have them carefully open it up, and take several photos to get the serial number and calibre.

pierre3

A quick search with G Lens says the movement is the 19AS.
I would say value would be between 500 - 800 depending on the condition and overhaul.

gatorcpa

I was only able to find one watch with the same dial and hands combination. It was called “Wellington” and was made in 1957. I located it on two sites that contain old Longines catalogs.

https://vintagewatchresources.com/watches/wellington-sweep-automatic/

https://www.vintagelongines.com/brochures/brochure_62/15.jpg

Unfortunately, the listed information for this model shows it as solid 14K gold, and the case is a bit different than yours. Also, it is certain that as a gold filled model, this watch has a U.S. made case mates to a Swiss Longines movement. That’s how it was done in the 1950’s to avoid high tariffs (sounds familiar?).

The only way to get more information is to get the movement serial number to confirm the manufacture year and try to find another watch with the same combination of dial and case.

You can try to peruse the websites below for a better match.

https://www.vintagelongines.com/#history

https://vintagewatchresources.com/production-year/

The Longines factory is not going to be of much help here. Their extract will just give you the movement production year and say it was sent to the USA.

Good luck with your search,
gatorcpa