Longines 10K Gold Filled Dress Watch 'Moiré Dial' | Ref. 1010 | Cal. 23Z (c. 1957)

Curator's Note

Produced during the golden age of post-war Swiss watchmaking, this vintage Longines dress watch dates to approximately 1957 and exemplifies the refined, understated elegance for which the brand became renowned throughout the mid-century period. Housed in a classic 10K gold-filled case and powered by the highly regarded in-house Calibre 23Z manual-wind movement, it offers the kind of timeless proportions, mechanical pedigree, and restrained sophistication that continue to make vintage Longines such compelling collectors' pieces today.

What truly sets this example apart, however, is its extraordinary and very rare Moiré swirl dial. As the watch moves through changing light, the textured surface produces a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic effect, creating a remarkable sense of depth. Complementing the dial are slim applied indices and a beautifully balanced crosshair sub-seconds register, lending the watch an elegant architectural quality that perfectly captures the design language of the era. The result is a distinctive and increasingly difficult-to-find Longines, one that pairs strong mechanical credentials with a truly unforgettable dial.

Happy hunting,
- Brent

Condition 

• 10K gold-filled case in good condition showing honest wear throughout.
• The lower right lug shows a some scratches on its side, and mild bending/warping, which does not affect the functionality or wearability of the watch.
• The textured Moiré dial displays soft patina consistent with age.
• Fire-blued sub-seconds hand is believed to be a later service replacement.
• Running well at approximately -3 to -12 seconds per day. Service history unknown.

Specifications

• Brand: Longines
• Circa: 1957
• Case Material: 10K Gold Filled
• Case Diameter: 32.6mm
• Lug-to-Lug: 37.5mm
• Thickness: 8.2mm
• Movement: Longines Calibre 23Z
• Winding: Manual
• Jewels: 17
• Frequency: 18,000 bph
• Power Reserve: Approximately 44 hours
• Dial: Rare textured Moiré swirl dial with crosshair sub-seconds
  
• Strap: brown alligator leather