Longines Tank with Hooded Lugs
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1950s
Maker / issuer
LonginesThis vintage Longines Tank wristwatch, dating to approximately the 1950s, features a square yellow gold case measuring 21 mm in width. The watch is distinguished by its hooded lugs, which are integrated into the case construction to provide a wider profile on the wrist.
The dial displays applied hour markers and numerals, set against a surface with natural patina. A central blued steel seconds hand provides contrast. The watch is powered by a manual-winding Longines caliber 8NS movement. The case is constructed from 14-karat yellow gold. The piece is presented as a functional vintage timepiece that integrates specific lug architecture with a classic movement, and it is documented by the provided source as an example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1950s
- Dial
- Applied indices and numerals with patina
- Type
- Tank watch
- Maker
- Longines
- Width
- 21 mm
- Material
- 14-karat yellow gold
- Movement
- Longines caliber 8NS
- Maker / attribution
- Longines
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by the Longines caliber 8NS, a manual-winding mechanical movement. This caliber was utilized by the manufacturer during the period in which this watch was produced, serving as the functional core for the piece. The movement is characterized by its simplicity in operation. The movement choice aligns with the overall design philosophy of the watch, which emphasizes mechanical reliability and straightforward utility. The caliber 8NS is identified by the source as a known and functional driver for timekeeping in this model.
- Case and Lugs
- The watch features a square-form case constructed from 14-karat yellow gold. The primary design element of the case exterior is the hooded lug configuration, where the lugs extend from the main body in a continuous, stylized fashion. This design choice is intended to create a broader visual footprint on the wrist, despite the relatively compact 21 mm width of the case. The geometry of the case reflects aesthetic influences often associated with the Art Deco period. The construction relies on the contrast between the precious metal material and the structural design of the lugs, which serve both as a functional component for the strap attachment and a visual defining feature of the model's profile.
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is configured with applied hour markers and numerals, which provide physical depth to the display. The surface has developed a layer of natural patina over time. The design maintains a traditional approach to readability and visual balance, consistent with the reported era of the timepiece. A central seconds hand, finished in blue, functions as a focal point of the dial layout. This application of a heat-treated blue finish serves as a detail within the overall minimalist aesthetic, providing a color contrast against the aging surface of the dial.
- Visible features
- • Hooded lug configuration integrated into the case • Square case geometry with yellow gold construction • Applied hour markers and Roman numerals on the dial • Blue central sweep-seconds hand
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement internal condition not physically verified
- Research required: Exact date of manufacture is approximate