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Wristwatch · Automatic dress watch

Longines Automatic 9K Gold Dress Watch, c. 1960

Partially verified

Dating to circa 1960, this Longines automatic wristwatch features a 9k gold case reported by the seller to be made by Jean Humbert & Co. Measuring 35 mm wide with an 18 mm lug width, the watch houses a silver dial decorated with concentric circular engine-turning. The time-only layout is accented by applied gold baton hour markers, gold hour and minute hands, and a needle central seconds hand beneath a Plexiglas crystal. The seller reports the movement as an automatic mechanical Calibre 290 with 24 jewels.

Front view of the Longines 9k gold automatic wristwatch with concentric textured silver dial
Front view of the Longines 9k gold automatic wristwatch with concentric textured silver dial — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic dress watch
Maker / attribution
Longines
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws3651cs
Source-reported date
c. 1960
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Exterior Observations

The watch features a silver-toned dial with a concentrical textured finish. The layout includes extended gold baton hour markers, gold hands, and a central seconds needle hand.

The dial includes an applied Longines emblem and is protected by a Plexiglas crystal. The watch is presented on a leather strap with a winding crown at the 3 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “stunning concentrical textured dial in silver”
  • “extended gold baton hour plots and corresponding gold hands, including a central seconds needle hand”
  • “applied Longines emblem”
  • “Crystal Plexiglas”

Case Specifications

The watch case is constructed from 9k gold. According to provided specifications, the watch measures 35 mm in width with an 18 mm lug width and a 41 mm lug height.

The seller identifies the case manufacturer as Jean Humbert & Co., though this is not verified by external documentation or visible hallmark evidence.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case 9k Gold”
  • “Width 35mm”
  • “Lug width 18mm”
  • “Lug Height 41mm”
  • “Jean Humbert & Co. case is well made”

Movement and Model Details

The watch is powered by a mechanical automatic movement, identified by the seller as a Calibre 290 with 24 jewels.

The model reference is listed as unknown. The date of issue is approximated by the source as circa 1960.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement Type Mechanical”
  • “Calibre 290”
  • “Jewels 24”
  • “Model Ref u/k”
  • “Date of Issue c.1960”

Open research questions

  • Are there specific hallmark codes on the case interior that verify the Jean Humbert & Co. attribution?
  • Does the movement serial number correlate with a Calibre 290 production run in the circa 1960 timeframe?
  • Does the movement include the 'Longines' signature and caliber stamp consistent with factory production?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Longines Automatic 9K Gold Dress Watch, c. 1960
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material9k Gold“Case 9k Gold”
Calibre290“Calibre 290”
Jewels24“Jewels 24”
Movement TypeMechanical automatic“Movement Type Mechanical”
Case Width35mm“Width 35mm”
Lug Width18mm“Lug width 18mm”

Visible details

  • Silver dial textured with concentric circular ridges radiating from the center.
  • Applied gold-tone faceted baton hour markers with a broader marker at 12 o'clock.
  • Golden hour, minute, and needle-style central seconds hands.
  • Applied Longines winged hourglass emblem below the printed brand name.
  • Textured gold winding crown at the 3 o'clock position and black leather strap.

Research qualifications

  • Case maker Jean Humbert & Co. and calibre 290 movement details are seller-reported and not visible in the provided photograph.
  • Model reference is unknown per vendor specifications.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Longines Automatic 9K Gold Dress Watch - c.1960 – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record dd830f3757

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