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Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind Watch 33mm | Cal. 23zs
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Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind Watch 33mm | Cal. 23zs

1940 - 1960
Sold 16 April 2026 · Chase Hattan Watches
This “Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind Watch 33mm | Cal. 23zs” found a buyer.

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Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind | 33mm | Cal. 23ZS

We’re delighted to present this beautifully preserved vintage Longines 6403-8 from 1956, a fine example of post-war Swiss watchmaking. With its original charm and horological pedigree, this classic timepiece offers a refined presence on the wrist and historical significance under the caseback.

Key Features:

Model: Longines 6403-8

Year: 1956 (verified by serial number)

Case Size: 33mm stainless steel

Dial: Champagne with vintage patina

Hour Markers: Arabic numerals at 6 and 12, stepped batons at 3 and 9, single baton markers elsewhere

Crystal: Plexiglass (vintage correct)

Movement: Longines 23ZS manual wind, 17 jewels

Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours

Strap: Generic brown leather with pin buckle – fits wrists up to 19cm

Water Resistance: Not water resistant due to age

Servicing & Condition:

Service History: Markings inside caseback show services in 1962, 1973, 1999, and 2002

Working Order: Keeps time reliably; available with our 12-month mechanical warranty

Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age – dial retains warm patina, case lightly worn but not polished

Our View:

A pure vintage piece with incredible heritage and timeless charm. The Longines 6403-8 represents the golden era of mechanical watchmaking—functional, elegant, and reliable. A must-have for collectors or first-time vintage buyers alike.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Longines Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148177
Dealers Internal Reference
CHW6171
Dealers Notes

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Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind | 33mm | Cal. 23ZS
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We’re delighted to present this beautifully preserved vintage Longines 6403-8 from 1956, a fine example of post-war Swiss watchmaking.
Chase Hattan Watches

With its original charm and horological pedigree, this classic timepiece offers a refined presence on the wrist and historical significance under the caseback.

Key Features:

Model: Longines 6403-8

Year: 1956 (verified by serial number)

Case Size: 33mm stainless steel

Dial: Champagne with vintage patina

Hour Markers: Arabic numerals at 6 and 12, stepped batons at 3 and 9, single baton markers elsewhere

Crystal: Plexiglass (vintage correct)

Movement: Longines 23ZS manual wind, 17 jewels

Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours

Strap: Generic brown leather with pin buckle – fits wrists up to 19cm

Water Resistance: Not water resistant due to age

Servicing & Condition:

Service History: Markings inside caseback show services in 1962, 1973, 1999, and 2002

Working Order: Keeps time reliably; available with our 12-month mechanical warranty

Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age – dial retains warm patina, case lightly worn but not polished

Our View:

A pure vintage piece with incredible heritage and timeless charm. The Longines 6403-8 represents the golden era of mechanical watchmaking—functional, elegant, and reliable. A must-have for collectors or first-time vintage buyers alike.

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Date of Manufacture

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Longines Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148177
Dealers Internal Ref
CHW6171
Chase Hattan Watches
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Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches

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A vintage Longines manual wind wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, gold markers, and a brown leather strap.
Vintage Longines 6403-8 – 1956 | Manual Wind watch 33mm | Cal. 23ZS
Ref: SA1148177
A vintage Longines manual wind wristwatch featuring a round silver dial, gold markers, and a brown leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsRound case, Analogue dial, Index markers, Leather strap
  • SizeH 3.3 cm (1 in) x W 3.3 cm (1 in)

A vintage mechanical wristwatch is a timepiece powered by a mainspring that must be wound manually by hand, typically manufactured between the 1940s and 1970s, representing traditional watchmaking craftsmanship before the advent of quartz technology.

Mid-century watches commonly utilised stainless steel, gold, or gold-plated metals for the case, acrylic or hesalite crystal for the dial cover, and genuine leather for the watch strap.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hallmarks and serial numbers engraved on the case back or interior movement, signed dials bearing the manufacturers historical logo, and mechanical movements stamped with specific calibre numbers.

A classic vintage watch pairs well with tailored menswear or smart-casual attire, adding a subtle touch of understated elegance and heritage sophistication to contemporary wardrobes.

Manual wind watches should be wound gently at the same time each day, kept away from moisture and magnetic fields, and serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years to maintain mechanical accuracy.
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