2000s Longines DolceVita Square Case Grey Dial L5.665.4
Ref: L5.665.4
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Booklet
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Longines box and Longines booklet. The watch comes paired with its Longines bracelet and will fit up to a 7.15inch wrist. The watch is from Circa. 2000s and is sold in worn, used condition, but overall, it is in fair condition. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a classic 2000s Longines DolceVita Grey Dial L5.665.4 with a polished 27mm stainless steel Square Case that gently curves over your wrist with soft rounded lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 37.5mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm ensures a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side is an octagonal signed crown. A slightly curved crystal sits above a grey dial with an interesting woven pattern. Applied polished steel Roman numeral and baton indexes mark the hours; as you rotate your wrist, they shimmer in the light; at 4:30, a recessed framed date window and elegant faceted steel hands sit majestically in the centre. At noon, we have the Longines motif that completes this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, a solid case back is engraved with the details of the watch, inside a quality Quartz movement. The watch comes paired with a polished brick link stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed concealed clasp and comes with its original Longines box and Longines booklet.
Personal Note
Longines truly has some wonderfully underappreciated models among their lineup, this reference L5.665.4 DolceVita is a great example of that. Featuring a "Tank" style case, but with a beautiful curve that works its way from the case to the dial and the crystal, making it curve to the shape of your wrist beautifully and sit incredibly comfortably. Watches like this I see as a great piece of jewellery that happens to have a watch on it. I would not hesitate to add this watch to your collection today!
The Brand
Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz and is considered to be the oldest registered watch brand. The Longines factory was opened in 1867 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. From this date, the name Longines was present on their dials, and the winged hourglass was engraved on their movements. After visiting the Universal Exhibition of 1876 in the United States, Longines became pioneers in mechanised production. In 1880, the brand name was filed with the Federal Office of Intellectual Property; later, their logo was registered in 1889. Their first wristwatch with a single pusher, the calibre 13.33z, was introduced in 1913. They became the official supplier of the International Aeronautical Federation in 1919. Lindbergh, the aviator and adventurer, worked with Longines to create the Hour Angle watch in 1927. Their first self-winding calibre 22A was produced in 1945. With continued innovation and technical achievements, Longines became the official timekeeper for Formula One in 1983 for ten years. In 2009, they became the official timekeeper for the French Open at Roland Garros. Purchased in 1971 by ‘Ebauches SA’, Swiss watchmakers SSIH owned Omega, Tissot, and Lemania, and ASUAG owned Certina, Endura, Eterna, Hamilton, Longines, Mido, and Rado. were merged in 1983 to become the Swatch Group in 1998.