Longines 'Scarab'

In our opinion, Longines doesn't quite get the respect that it deserves. That isn’t to say that the brand isn't held in high regard. But the level of innovation, craftsmanship, and design that Longines has demonstrated over the course of its history simply cannot be understated, and certainly extends to a wide variety of timepieces across the board. From groundbreaking chronographs to glorious dress watches, this St.-Imier-based marque is beloved for creating some of the world's most beautiful timepieces. Take this vintage dress watch, for example: exhibiting all the vintage charm we search for in vintage timepieces, this 29mm piece flaunts a gold filled case with spectacular, decorative lugs, a smooth bezel, an unsigned crown, and an acrylic crystal. Its dial, meanwhile, draws the eye in with a two-tone design, boasting applied gold 'dart' and 'Arabic' indices, an inner applied 'dot' minute track, and a gold 'baton' handset with the Longines 'winged hourglass' logo and wordmark below 12 o'clock. Powered by a hand-wound Longines movement and paired to a brown leather lizard strap with a pin buckle, this handsome piece is just one of thousands of examples of Longines' incredible design prowess. Perfect for dressy occasions, it's sure to bring a smile to the face of its next owner. But be warned: Once you've tasted its handsome, dressy style, you may find yourself scouring Analog:Shift for more similar fare!