10 Best Longines Gold Watches (Add Some Bling To Your Life!)

Longines is an excellent luxury watch brand that has been around for nearly two centuries. Founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, the company has etched its position among the best brands. Starting in the early 20th century, Longines became associated with aviation and exploration with their Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch (a tribute to aviator Charles Lindberg). 

However, in this article, we’re primarily focusing on their gold dress watches, although we’ll throw in some sporty dress watches for good measure. We’ll dive deep into what we think are the 10 best gold watches that Longines has to offer, from modest, accessible luxury to those dripping with precious metals and gems that are sure to be statement pieces at your next formal event. 

About Longines Gold Watches

Longines has a deep watchmaking heritage, which is something educated watch buyers and collectors look for. They’ve consistently delivered quality, precise, well-built Swiss timepieces for nearly 200 years. That counts for something, in contrast to fast fashion brands that come and go. 

They’re a respected luxury brand, but not as expensive as some at the high end of the scale, like Rolex. Yet their logo and image are instantly recognizable. While some of their gold watches are PVD-coated, others are solid gold and made to last generations. 

Their gold timepieces are for those who demand the very best from their watches and jewelry. Many of their gold watches are dressy and, therefore, will appeal to those who frequently wear more formal attire. They’re also perfect for those with warmer skin tones that yellow and rose gold colors complement. 

What To Look For in Longines Gold Watches?

Longines is known for their elegance, build quality, and value. So, one can’t go wrong with any of their models. However, to help one make a more informed decision on the purchase of their next Longines gold watch, we hope this guide will prove useful. 

Real Gold vs. Gold Plated

Gold plating, in most cases, is stainless steel with a thin layer of gold over it. In terms of timepieces, these build materials are typically in reference to the case, bezel, and sometimes the bracelet. Obviously, steel is far more accessible than gold, and with only a thin layer of gold, the watch will be far less expensive than something that is solid gold. 

However, gold plating isn’t designed to last decades and generations like solid gold and often wears off, exposing the steel underneath. Real gold or solid gold, on the other hand, is far more expensive, as it’s a precious metal that’s more rare than steel. It will outlast gold plating, and if scratched, it can be polished. 

Watch Purpose

Consider what you’re expecting from this watch. Are you looking for something dressy to wear for a special occasion? Do you regularly dress up for work? Or do you want a timepiece that’s more versatile? 

Do you expect your watch to also perform in outdoor activities like swimming and diving and be rugged enough for exploring? In that case, you might want to consider a dress-sports wristwatch that can serve multiple purposes. 

Price

If you’re on a budget, you might want to consider watches that are gold plated or PVD coated that are simply gold-colored and not real gold. Those types of Longines watches tend to run around $1,500. However, if you’re looking for an opulent timepiece that will last, be prepared to spend several thousand dollars or more. 

The Best Longines Gold Watches

1. LONGINES ELEGANT ROSE GOLD (REF. L4.787.8.11.4)

Part of the Elegant collection from Longines, the L4.787.8.11.4 is just that, a refined gentleman’s wristwatch. The 18-karat rose gold case measures 37mm and sits on the wrist at 8.1mm thick. 

The white dial features painted black Roman numerals, black hour and minute hands, and a rose gold seconds hand. Just below 12 o’clock is the Longines logo, and at 3 o’clock is a date window. 

Under the hood, the timepiece is powered by an automatic ETA caliber 2892-A2 with a 64-hour power reserve. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters and comes with a five-year warranty. The timepiece is fitted with a black alligator leather strap with a folding clasp for extra security. 

Price: $4,750

2. LONGINES DOLCE VITA ROSE GOLD (REF. L5.512.8.71.0)

This is a lovely gold women’s timepiece from Longines. The Dolce Vita is in rose gold, and its rectangular 18 karat case measures 23mm by 37mm, including its fixed gold bezel. The silver dial displays steel blue painted Roman numerals with a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. The hour and minute hands are also steel blue. The push-and-pull crown is also in rose gold.

The timepiece is powered by a Longines caliber L176 quartz movement. The face of the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The caseback is solid, and the timepiece is fitted with a black leather strap in an alligator-like pattern with a rose gold tang buckle. 

Price: $6,150

3. LONGINES FLAGSHIP YELLOW GOLD (REF. L4.984.3.37.7)

This isn’t exactly a gold watch, but it looks gold and that counts for something! The stainless steel with PVD yellow gold measures 40mm and sits on the wrist at 8.7mm thick. The fixed stainless steel and yellow PVD bezel are smooth and polished. 

The champagne dial features yellow gold colored hands and diamond-like studs marking the hours with a double stud at 12 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock. 

Powering the timepiece is the L888 in-house automatic movement with a 72-hour power reserve. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters, and the face is protected by sapphire crystal. The timepiece is paired with a titanium TiC-coated two-tone bracelet with a deployant clasp. Overall, this is a handsome watch with good specs at a reasonable price. 

Price: $2,325

4. LONGINES RECORD (REF. L2.820.8.92.2)

This is another stylish timepiece from Longines that’s bound to turn heads. The Record has a fixed, smooth, polished rose gold colored bezel made of stainless steel that measures 39mm and sits on the wrist at 11mm thick. The blue sunray dial plays beautifully with the light. The hands and applied hour markers are rose gold colored. There’s a date window at 3 o’clock for added functionality. 

The watch is powered by the L888.4 automatic movement that is COSC-certified, which bolsters its reputation as a chronometer. The timepiece is water resistant to 30 meters, the face is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the caseback is open, displaying the movement. The watch is paired with a blue alligator-like leather strap with a tang buckle. 

Price: $7,150

5. LONGINES DOLCE VITA YELLOW GOLD GREEN DIAL (REF. L5.512.6.95.2)

The Dolce Vita in yellow gold offers stunning good looks that will make one the talk of the party. Longines describes this collection as capturing the “sweetness of life”. 

The rectangular 18-karat yellow gold dial offers a fixed smooth bezel and measures 23mm by 37mm, sits on the wrist at 7.2mm, and weighs 35.3 grams. The green dial is brushed at the center and offers yellow gold hands, a small seconds subdial at six o’clock, and is completed with gold-painted Roman numerals. 

The timepiece is powered by the L176 quartz movement. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters, and the face is protected by sapphire crystal. The timepiece is fitted with a green alligator leather strap with a tang buckle. The watch includes an interchangeable system that allows straps to be easily swapped out without the use of special tools. 

Price: $6,150

6. LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION ROSE GOLD (REF. L2.793.8.78.3)

The Master Collection Rose Gold puts off some strong classic, vintage design cues. The 18-karat rose gold case and fixed, smooth, polished bezel measures 40mm, sits on the wrist at 9.8mm thick, and has a lug width of 21mm. The silver dial offers a subtle waffle pattern, blue steel sword-shaped hands, blue painted numerals, and a date window at 3 o’clock. 

The timepiece is powered by the L888 in-house automatic movement with a 72-hour power reserve. The face of the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the case back is open, displaying the movement. The timepiece is fitted with a brown alligator leather strap with a folding clasp. 

Price: $8,200

7.  LONGINES WEEMS SECOND-SETTING WATCH (REF. L2.713.8.13.0)

The Longines Weems Second-Setting offers a 1920s vintage design to my eye. While it lacks a pulsometer, it kind of looks like those old doctor’s watches of that era. Uncharacteristic of the era, however, is the size of this timepiece, which is rather large at 47.5mm. 

The case and fixed, smooth bezel are rose gold. The large, onion-style crown is prominently displayed. The white dial, with painted black numerals, includes two lollypop-style, steel blue hour and minute hands, and a blue seconds hand. 

Under the hood, the watch is powered by an ETA caliber A07.L01 automatic movement with a 46-hour power reserve. The face of the timepiece is protected by a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The watch is fitted with a brown alligator leather strap with contrasting white stitching and a tang buckle. 

Price: $18,625 

8. LONGINES EVIDENZA (REF. L2.142.8.73.2)

The tonneau-shaped 18-karat rose gold case with a fixed solid gold bezel of the Evidenza is a handsome classic. The silver dial offers steel blue hands against a circle pattern with blue numerals and a date window at 6 o’clock. The crown is ringed in blue, and its filigree work is a nice artisanal touch.

The timepiece is powered by Longines’ in-house caliber 595/592 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. It’s water-resistant to 30 meters and the face is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The watch is backed by a 3-year warranty and is fitted with a brown leather strap with an alligator-like pattern and a tang buckle. 

Price: $6,200 

9. LONGINES HYDROCONQUEST TWO-TONE (REF. L3.742.3.56.7)

The Hydroconquest is a classic two-town design of steel and yellow gold. Unfortunately, it’s not solid gold, but rather a yellow gold-toned steel, but on the bright side, your wallet will thank you. 

This is a solid dress-sports watch that is dressy enough to be worn with a suit and sporty enough to alternatively be worn with jeans. The unidirectional dial is black with gold markers and indices. The stainless steel case measures 41mm and sits on the wrist at 12mm thick. 

The dial is a sunburst black with gold hands, the hour hand in a diamond shape, and the seconds hand with a small red tip. The mix of numbers and indices are in gold and the hours are also marked by white dots and luminescent. There’s a date window at 3 o’clock.

Powering the timepiece is an automatic movement with a 64-hour power reserve. The watch offers a screw-down crown and is water resistant to 300 meters, which makes it suitable for diving. 

The face of the timepiece is protected by sapphire crystal, and it comes with a 5-year warranty. The watch is fitted with a stainless steel 3-link bracelet with polished center gold tone links and a folding clasp. 

Price: $1,550 

10.  LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION MOTHER OF PEARL (REF. L2.257.8.87.3)

This is another charming model from the Master Collection that is sure to elicit compliments. The case and fixed, smooth bezel are made of a solid 18-karat rose gold, which measures 29mm. The dial is a white mother-of-pearl with rose gold sword-style hands and diamond studs marking the hours. There’s also a date window at 3 o’clock. The dial of this ladies’ timepiece is the star and offers a refined, elegant look. 

Powering the watch is Longines’ ETA-based caliber L595/592 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The face of the timepiece is protected by sapphire crystal, and the open caseback displays the 20 jewel movement. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters and is backed by a 5-year warranty. It’s fitted with a brown alligator leather band, with white contrasting stitching, and a rose gold deployant clasp. 

Price: $5,959 

Parting Thoughts

Longines is a well-regarded luxury watch brand that offers some beautiful solid gold and gold-toned timepieces for men and women. In this article, we’ve sorted through all they have to offer, not just presently but in recent decades, to select the absolute 10 best gold Longines watches. 

Not only are these timepieces appealing to the eye, but they’re also well-made and fitted with all the right stuff under the hood. Any one of these will make a smart addition to your collection.