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LONGINES AUTOMATIC REF. 1042

LONGINES AUTOMATIC REF. 1042

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1956 Longines Automatic Ref. 1042

Overall Notes:
- Cosmetic Condition: B- (Well-worn with visible age-related patina and dial discoloration, but structurally intact and still presentable as a vintage piece).
- The watch is in working condition with the automatic movement running.
- This watch features all authentic, model-correct Longines components. The strap is a non-original brown reptile-embossed leather strap with a gold-tone pin buckle.

Operating State:
- The movement has been serviced (disassembly, cleaning, lubrication and regulation).
- Keeping time precisely.
- Date function operates correctly.

Condition Notes:
- Case: Gold-filled, moderate to heavy wear. Plating loss on case, lug undersides, and flanks. Bezel retains more plating with light scratches. No dents or deformation.
- Dial: Original cream guilloché, unrestored. Age patina with warm yellowing and a central brownish stain around the hand stack. Arabic numerals at 12/3/6/9, applied baton indices at remaining positions. All text legible.
- Hands: Gold-tone dauphine-style, age-toned consistent with the dial. No lacquer loss noted.
- Crystal: Acrylic with surface scratches and minor distortion. No cracks; dial readable.
- Case Back: Snap-back gold-filled with significant plating loss exposing base metal centrally. Marked "10K Gold Filled."

Specifications:
- Caliber: Longines 19AS Automatic
- Case Diameter: 33mm (without crown)
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug-to-Lug Distance: 38mm

Details:
- 10K Gold-Filled Case
- Snap-on Gold-Filled Case Back
- Signed Gold-Tone Fluted Crown
- Original Cream Guilloché Dial
- Applied Gold-Tone Baton Indices + Arabic Numerals at 12/3/6/9
- Gold-Tone Dauphine Hour, Minute & Seconds Hands
- Acrylic Crystal
- Replacement Brown Reptile-Embossed Leather Strap with Gold-Tone Pin Buckle

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