Longines 23022 Dress Watch 9ct Gold Dress Watch – Box & Papers – 01/12/1966
Longines 23022 Dress Watch 9ct Gold Dress Watch – Box & Papers – 01/12/1966
£1,500.00
Description
Longines 23022 – 9ct Gold Dress Watch – Box & Papers – 01/12/1966
A truly beautiful Longines reference 23022, originally sold on 1st December 1966 and accompanied by its original Longines warranty and instruction booklet, which remains with the watch today. Preserved in exceptional condition, this elegant vintage dress watch has clearly been treasured throughout its life and only worn on special occasions.
Adding further character is the caseback engraving "1922 to 1966 AE Thom UB", which may indicate a long-service presentation from United Biscuits, providing an intriguing glimpse into the watch's history.
Key Details
• Brand: Longines
• Model: 23022
• Year: 01/12/1966
• Case Size: 35mm
• Case Material: 9ct Yellow Gold
• Dial: Pearlescent White
• Hour Markers: Gold Baton Markers
• Hands: Gold-Tone Hands
• Crystal: Acrylic Crystal
• Movement: Manual Wind
• Bracelet: 9ct Gold Stretch Bracelet
• Water Resistance: Not Guaranteed Due To Age
• Guarantee: 12-Month Mechanical Guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Exceptional vintage condition with only very minor signs of age-related wear.
Dial: Stunning pearlescent white dial in outstanding condition with crisp printing and excellent originality.
Hands & Markers: Beautifully preserved throughout.
Crystal: Excellent condition with only minimal signs of use.
Bracelet: Original 9ct gold stretch bracelet in excellent condition.
Overall: A remarkably well-preserved vintage Longines that would be difficult to improve upon.
Working Order
The manual-wind movement is operating exactly as intended.
All functions working correctly.
Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
Vintage gold dress watches rarely survive in this condition, especially with their original documentation. The combination of the elegant 35mm 9ct gold case, beautiful pearlescent dial and original gold bracelet creates a wonderfully refined dress watch that remains every bit as stylish today as it was in 1966.
The original warranty and instruction booklet add significantly to the watch's collectability, while the presentation engraving gives the piece additional character and historical interest.
A beautifully preserved and highly wearable vintage Longines with exceptional charm and provenance
What's Included
Original Longines presentation box
Original Longines warranty and instruction booklet dated 01/12/1966
Original 9ct gold stretch bracelet
12-month mechanical guarantee
Fully insured next-day delivery
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Product REF: CHW7603
