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Longines Classic Ref. 7004-1 - 9K Gold Case

£1,200.00
Sold

  • Year: 1960.

  • Movement: Automatic calibre. 290 movement.

  • Case: 35mm case.

  • Dial: Original silver dial with Art Deco Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1960.

  • Movement: Automatic calibre. 290 movement.

  • Case: 35mm case.

  • Dial: Original silver dial with Art Deco Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

This Longines Classic Ref. 7004-1 from 1960 is a refined example of mid-century watchmaking, housed in a beautifully proportioned 9K gold case that captures the understated luxury of the era. The silver dial is wonderfully balanced, featuring crisp Art Deco Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, a hallmark of Longines’ restrained and elegant design language from this period.

At its heart beats the Longines automatic Calibre 290, a movement introduced in the late 1950s and renowned for its reliability and smooth operation. This in-house calibre represents a key chapter in Longines’ post-war innovation, combining precision engineering with timeless aesthetics.

The 35mm case offers a perfect size for both modern and vintage tastes, with slim lugs and a minimalist profile that slides effortlessly under a cuff. Paired with a black leather strap, this watch is every bit the quintessential vintage dress watch — classic, refined, and quietly confident.

Key Features

  • Reference: 7004-1

  • Year: 1960

  • Movement: Longines automatic Calibre 290

  • Case: 35mm 9K gold case

  • Dial: Original silver dial with Art Deco Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal

  • Strap: Black leather strap

A Word on Condition

This example remains in excellent vintage condition, with a clean dial showing even patina and well-preserved numerals. The 9K gold case retains sharp edges and its original definition, showing only gentle signs of age consistent with careful use. The acrylic crystal is clear, and the movement has been fully inspected and serviced by our watchmakers to ensure precision performance.

Why Buy This Watch

Few brands embody the golden age of Swiss watchmaking like Longines, and this Ref. 7004-1 is a perfect example of the brand’s blend of technical excellence and timeless design. The 9K gold case gives the piece a discreet sense of luxury, while the Calibre 290 movement offers exceptional historical value and mechanical reliability.

Elegant, versatile, and inherently collectible, this Longines represents outstanding value for a solid-gold vintage automatic watch from one of Switzerland’s most storied maisons.

As with all watches sold by Watts On Watches, this timepiece has been professionally inspected and serviced to meet our exacting standards. It comes with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging, full purchase documentation, and a 12-month warranty for complete peace of mind.