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1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch
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1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
Sold 27 November 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
This “1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch” found a buyer.

It was listed by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A 1951 Longines stainless steel cased wristwatch. A silvered dial with light patina. Applied steel Arabic numerals to the even numbers, with contrasting applied dots to the rest. Surrounded by an outer minute track. Steel 'feuille' hands. A subsidiary seconds dial to 6 o'clock, above 'Swiss made'.

A stainless steel 3 piece case with a snap on case back. Case back inner marked 'Baume, Made in England' and 'Denisteel'. Baume were the official importers for Longines in Great Britain and primarily used Dennison for their cases - as one of the premier case makers of the period. Case back signed 13322 and 7564.

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel calibre 12.68Z, with gilded mechanism plates. Serial numbers date this watch to 1951.

Case width (excluding crown) 33mm

Case height 40mm

Case depth 10mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Longines Wristwatch to the 1950s.

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SA1092271
Description
A 1951 Longines stainless steel cased wristwatch. A silvered dial with light patina. Applied steel Arabic numerals to the even numbers, with contrasting applied dots to the rest. Surrounded by an outer minute track. Steel 'feuille' hands. A subsidiary seconds dial to 6 o'clock, above 'Swiss made'.

A stainless steel 3 piece case with a snap on case back. Case back inner marked 'Baume, Made in England' and 'Denisteel'.

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Baume were the official importers for Longines in Great Britain and primarily used Dennison for their cases - as one of the premier case makers of the period.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Case back signed 13322 and 7564.

fig 1. A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap.
fig 1. 1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel calibre 12.68Z, with gilded mechanism plates. Serial numbers date this watch to 1951.

Case width (excluding crown) 33mm

Case height 40mm

Case depth 10mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Longines Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092271
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch

Archive II A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View V
Archive VI A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap. View VIII
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 4,297
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A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap.
1951 Longines 'Denisteel' Wristwatch
Ref: SA1092271
A vintage 1951 Longines wristwatch featuring a round stainless steel case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial, fitted with a dark brown leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatch
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Acrylic
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsSub-seconds dial, Arabic numerals, Round steel case, Leather strap
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3.3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires regular professional servicing every three to five years, avoiding exposure to moisture and magnetic fields, and manually winding non-automatic movements with care.

A vintage wristwatch adds understated sophistication to modern tailoring or smart-casual attire, serving as a subtle focal point that highlights personal style and appreciation for heritage craftsmanship.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmark stamps, matching the movement and case serial numbers against manufacturer archives, and inspecting the craftsmanship of the mechanical calibre.

These timepieces typically utilised stainless steel or precious metals for the case, acrylic for the crystal, and fine leather for the strap, housing intricate brass and steel mechanical movements.

Mid-century Swiss wristwatches represent a period of exceptional mechanical refinement and miniaturisation, following post-war technological advancements in horology.
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