Longines 18ct Gold Rectangular Wristwatch (Calibre 9.40)
Ref 1070
An elegant and highly collectible late-1920s Longines wristwatch, dating to circa 1926–27, presented in a solid 18ct gold rectangular case with refined Art Deco proportions. The case measures 25 × 39mm (including lugs) with a 20mm lug spacing, offering a balanced and wearable presence on the wrist. The case is marked 18K, signed Longines, individually numbered, and bears Swiss hallmarks, confirming its originality and period authenticity.
At its heart is the exceptional Longines Calibre 9.40, a 17-jewel manual-winding movement signed Longines, Swiss Made, and individually numbered. Introduced in 1926, the Calibre 9.40 is regarded as one of Longines’ finest early wristwatch movements, celebrated for its robust construction, traditional architecture, and excellent reliability. Beautifully finished and mechanically refined, it represents the peak of Longines’ early wristwatch engineering during the interwar period.
The dial is a classic champagne Art Deco design, featuring bold black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock, and elegant fine blued-steel hands that retain their original colour and period correctness. Signed Longines above the centre, the dial presents a clean and timeless aesthetic that perfectly reflects the restrained elegance of late 1920s design.
Overall, this is a superb example of an early Longines wristwatch, combining a desirable solid gold rectangular case, an historically important Calibre 9.40 movement, and a beautifully proportioned Art Deco dial. Watches of this quality and originality from the period are increasingly sought after by collectors of early Swiss wristwatches.
Each of our watches is carefully cleaned and serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure reliable performance while preserving its vintage character. For added peace of mind, it is supplied complete with a 12-month mechanical warranty and a new presentation box.
Brand: Longines
Period: Circa 1926–27
Case Material: 18ct Gold
Case Shape: Rectangular Art Deco Case
Case Size: 25 × 39mm (including lugs)
Strap Width: 20mm
Movement: Longines Calibre 9.40
Type: Manual Wind
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Dial: Champagne Dial with Black Arabic Numerals and Subsidiary Seconds
Hands: Blued Steel Hands
Case Details: 18K, Signed Longines, Numbered, Swiss Hallmarked
Condition: Professionally Cleaned and Serviced
Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty
Presentation: Supplied with a New Presentation Box
Longines 18ct Gold Rectangular Wristwatch (Calibre 9.40)
Ref 1070
An elegant and highly collectible late-1920s Longines wristwatch, dating to circa 1926–27, presented in a solid 18ct gold rectangular case with refined Art Deco proportions. The case measures 25 × 39mm (including lugs) with a 20mm lug spacing, offering a balanced and wearable presence on the wrist. The case is marked 18K, signed Longines, individually numbered, and bears Swiss hallmarks, confirming its originality and period authenticity.
At its heart is the exceptional Longines Calibre 9.40, a 17-jewel manual-winding movement signed Longines, Swiss Made, and individually numbered. Introduced in 1926, the Calibre 9.40 is regarded as one of Longines’ finest early wristwatch movements, celebrated for its robust construction, traditional architecture, and excellent reliability. Beautifully finished and mechanically refined, it represents the peak of Longines’ early wristwatch engineering during the interwar period.
The dial is a classic champagne Art Deco design, featuring bold black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock, and elegant fine blued-steel hands that retain their original colour and period correctness. Signed Longines above the centre, the dial presents a clean and timeless aesthetic that perfectly reflects the restrained elegance of late 1920s design.
Overall, this is a superb example of an early Longines wristwatch, combining a desirable solid gold rectangular case, an historically important Calibre 9.40 movement, and a beautifully proportioned Art Deco dial. Watches of this quality and originality from the period are increasingly sought after by collectors of early Swiss wristwatches.
Each of our watches is carefully cleaned and serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure reliable performance while preserving its vintage character. For added peace of mind, it is supplied complete with a 12-month mechanical warranty and a new presentation box.
Brand: Longines
Period: Circa 1926–27
Case Material: 18ct Gold
Case Shape: Rectangular Art Deco Case
Case Size: 25 × 39mm (including lugs)
Strap Width: 20mm
Movement: Longines Calibre 9.40
Type: Manual Wind
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Dial: Champagne Dial with Black Arabic Numerals and Subsidiary Seconds
Hands: Blued Steel Hands
Case Details: 18K, Signed Longines, Numbered, Swiss Hallmarked
Condition: Professionally Cleaned and Serviced
Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty
Presentation: Supplied with a New Presentation Box
