Longines 'Art Deco' Tank

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Manual-winding

29 MM

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SKU	AS12084
Article Number	40993105
case size	29 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1940s
dial color	White
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
Includes	Brown saddle leather strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	good condition overall. case shows moderate wear. dial and indices show moderate patination/oxidation.

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Manual-winding

29 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS12084
Article Number	40993105
case size	29 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1940s
dial color	White
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
Includes	Brown saddle leather strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	good condition overall. case shows moderate wear. dial and indices show moderate patination/oxidation.

Why We Love it

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There’s something enduring about a rectangular watch — especially when it comes from the golden age of mid-century design.

This 1940s Longines captures that moment perfectly. Crafted in solid 14K gold, the slim, Art Deco–inspired case measures approximately 29mm by 33mm, offering proportions that feel both refined and quietly confident on the wrist. The stepped edges and elongated form give it that unmistakable “Tank” presence, architectural, elegant, and just a touch nostalgic.

The dial is classic Longines. A soft, time-earned patina adds warmth to the surface, while applied numerals and indices bring depth and dimension. At six o’clock, a recessed small seconds register anchors the layout, reinforcing the watch’s traditional roots. The 'dauphine' hands, sharp, angular, and period-correct, complete a composition that feels balanced from every angle.

Inside, a 17-jewel manual-wind Caliber 9L keeps things ticking along, a common movement used in Longines watches from this period. Paired with a leather strap, this is the kind of watch that transitions effortlessly — formal when you need it to be, but equally compelling as a distinctive everyday piece. Understated, well-proportioned, and full of character.

This watch embodies exactly what you're looking for in a vintage Longines.

Brand Story

Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines was at the forefront of watchmaking during the early days of modern horology. Constantly innovating, the company devised some of the most important wristwatches of the 20th century. Indeed, by 1919, Longines was the official supplier of timepieces for the International Aeronautical Federation, working to develop highly accurate navigation chronometers for many of the era's great aviation pioneers.

Most famous among Longines' forays into navigation pieces is the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch, a wristwatch designed by famed aviator Charles Lindbergh in conjunction with the brand to allow aviators to calculate, with the help of a sextant and a known latitude, their exact geographic location.

From the 1930s to the 1950s, Longines also released a series of stunning time-only watches. Often referred to as “Calatravas” after the iconic Patek Philippe model, most of these watches had thin stainless steel cases measuring 32-35mm, standard sizes for the time. Like the Patek Philippe Calatrava, these timepieces were known for their perfect proportions and elegant simplicity.

But it wasn’t just time-only watches that drew clients' attention worldwide — particularly in the Americas: The company’s caliber 13ZN, first released in 1936, is widely regarded as one of the finest chronograph movements ever devised by any brand. This development would form the basis for work in sports timing, in which Longines developed timepieces with flyback functionality and 1/100th-second counters.

Today, Longines produces a remarkable number of watches annually — over 1.5 million of them — and rakes in over $1B in annual revenue through the sale of everything from simple quartz watches to sophisticated moon phases and chronographs. Incredibly, they produced their 51 millionth timepiece in 2019, and in some ways, it feels like the brand is just getting started.

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.