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Longines Dress Watch Sterling Silver (Ref. 5002 1), 1974

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Longines (maker)
Date
1974
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Materials / technique
silver
Stock no.
LNGS50021
Credit line
Dealer listing, Craft & Tailored (LNGS50021)
Catalogue title (original)
1974 Longines Dress Watch Sterling Silver (Ref. 5002 1) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Craft & Tailored (dealer), Los Angeles (stock number LNGS50021), this is a wristwatch by Longines, made in Switzerland, dated 1974. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: silver. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Longines is one of the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturers in the world, with roots dating back to 1832. Over that immense period of time, the brand has crafted some truly incredible—and incredibly accurate—timepieces. In fact, it's one of the reasons Longines is the official timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby, where accuracy is paramount. Whether it's a chronograph, diving watch, or a simple dress model, a Longines wristwatch never seems to disappoint. Longines' history is sprawling with an array of beautiful and functional watches, including beautiful sports watches, military-issued timepieces,and unique dress watches. SPECS Stock # LNGS50021 Brand Longines Style Dress Watch Model 5002 1 Serial Military-Style Field Watch Size Women's / Unisex Material Sterling Silver Dial White Enamel Millimeters 25 X 24 Strap 2pc Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The nearly perfectly square sterling silver case offers an elegant and refined aesthetic that feels distinctly mid-century. The case remains bright in color with honest signs of light use throughout. The Longines signed recessed crown is original to the watch. The case back retains its factory serial number in deep and crisp condition. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc black crocodile leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The white enamel Roman numeral dial with railroad minute track is reminiscent of Cartier of the era and remains in virtually perfect condition, with no cracking or damage present. The blued feuille hands are in excellent condition. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request

Historical context

Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)

Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.

Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.

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Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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