Longines Calatrava, 1938 – rare black épargne dial

Collecting · · by Christian Bissener


Longines Calatrava in a yellow gold case with black épargne dial, gilt Arabic numerals and small seconds

A rare example of the Longines Calatrava from 1938, in a 38 mm 14kt yellow gold case, with a lovely and rarely seen black épargne dial made by Lemmerich. Such dials were very complicated to produce and add considerably to the value of a watch. See also the watch.

Examination shows the dial to be entirely original, with the correct stamping on the back showing how it was made at the time.

Black épargne dial of the Longines Calatrava with gilt numerals and a sunken seconds sub-dial
The black épargne dial

Back of the Longines dial with stamp and dial feet
Back of the dial, with the stamping