A late-1970s to early-1980s Longines rectangular quartz dress watch featuring a gold-plated case and integrated bracelet design. The finely textured dial is echoed throughout the case and bracelet, creating a cohesive, almost jewellery-like finish that catches light from every angle. Produced for the Japanese domestic market, this is a more uncommon configuration from Longines’ quartz era — distinctive, well-proportioned, and full of character.
Why It’s Special
Late-1970s watch design leaned into integrated forms and geometric cases, and this Longines captures that aesthetic well. The combination of a textured gold dial and integrated bracelet gives it a cohesive, almost jewellery-like presence on the wrist. As a Japanese domestic market example, it sits slightly outside the standard catalogue models more commonly seen, adding an extra layer of interest for collectors who appreciate these less widely distributed variants, while still delivering strong visual impact and period authenticity.
Condition
Original gold textured dial is clean and well preserved with no visible spotting, moisture damage, or degradation. Applied baton indices and matching hands appear original and consistent with the period. Gold-plated case shows light surface scratches and minor edge wear, with some softening to sharper lines but no major dents or structural issues. Integrated bracelet remains in good condition with typical stretch and surface wear; clasp functions correctly. Some thinning to plating is visible on high-contact edges of the bracelet links, consistent with age. Crown appears original and unsigned, as expected for the reference. Mineral crystal shows light surface marks only with no major chips or cracks.
Performance: Quartz movement running correctly.
Details
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Reference: Not specified
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Movement: Longines quartz
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Serial: 56 300 580 (1979–1981)
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Case: 26 × 28 mm gold-plated with stainless steel case-back
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Crystal: Mineral glass
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Bracelet: Integrated gold-plated bracelet (fits ≈ 17 cm wrist)
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Inclusions: Watch only — no box or papers
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Provenance: Sourced locally and inspected in Melbourne
