Longines Vintage Small Watch Box – Late 1970s to Mid‑1980s – Exceptional Original Condition
A beautifully preserved vintage Longines presentation box, with a dark leather-grain textured exterior, crisp gold-foil branding and the period “THE LONGINES STYLE” slogan. Suitable for display, storage or pairing with a vintage Longines dress watch.
Age & era
Its construction and branding are consistent with Longines packaging from the late 1970s to mid-1980s. Details include the gold LONGINES logo and winged hourglass, “THE LONGINES STYLE” slogan, cream interior with gold “Longines of Switzerland” script and simple padded insert. Taken together, these features suggest an approximate 1980–1984 date; the exact manufacture year is not documented.
Dimensions & weight
- Approx. 114 × 85 × 55 mm
- Approx. 140 g
Materials & construction
- Textured leather-grain coated board exterior with gold foil-stamped branding
- Cream satin-finish synthetic lining over padded board
- Foam-cored padded cradle wrapped in matching fabric
- Internal friction hinge integrated into the wrapped-board construction
Condition
Exterior: Exceptional original condition, with deep, even colour, crisp gold foil and minimal handling marks. No peeling, lifting or edge wear.
Interior: Clean, bright, unfaded cream lining; sharp gold script; intact padded insert with no compression or staining. The hinges open and close smoothly.
Authenticity
Presented as a genuine Longines watch box. The authenticity assessment is based on its construction, materials, typography, proportions and comparison with period examples. Further detail photos can be provided on request.