Celebrating the timeless charm of the Italian sweet life—la dolce vita—and the geometric purity of 1920s Art Deco watchmaking, the Longines DolceVita 23.30 x 37.00mm L55124282 captures refined feminine elegance in a warm, expressive palette. Encased in a mirror-polished surgical-grade 316L stainless steel rectangular case, this dress timepiece features an artisanal ivory rose "flinqué" dial detailed with undulating radial guilloché engraving that reflects light in soft blush tones. Accented by applied and painted gilt rose gold-toned Roman numerals, matching sword hands, and a dedicated subsidiary small-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, the dial is protected beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Driven by a high-precision Swiss quartz movement (Calibre L176) with an End-of-Life (E.O.L.) battery warning system, it is paired with an interchangeable maple red alligator-grain leather strap and rated for 30 metres of water resistance for effortless day-to-evening wear.
Key Highlights
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Art Deco Rectangular Architecture: Geometric rectangular silhouette inspired by archival 1920s Longines creations, featuring mirror-polished flanks and soft, ergonomic lug curves.
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Artisanal Ivory Rose "Flinqué" Dial: Delicate blush-ivory dial canvas engraved with a radiating guilloché wave pattern that refracts ambient light with subtle warmth.
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Gilt Rose Gold-Toned Accents: Polished rose gold-plated sword hands and Roman numeral hour markers providing warm contrast against the cool stainless steel case.
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Small Seconds Subdial at 6 o'Clock: Dedicated subsidiary seconds counter at the 6 o'clock position delivering classic dress-watch balance and traditional horological symmetry.
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High-Precision Swiss Quartz Calibre L176: Reliable 15-jewel Swiss quartz movement offering high accuracy and an integrated End-of-Life (E.O.L.) battery warning indicator.
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Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: High-hardness sapphire glass protecting the dial from abrasions while maintaining optical clarity.
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Maple Red Alligator Leather Strap: Supple genuine leather strap in an elegant maple red hue, fitted with an integrated tool-free quick-change mechanism and a polished stainless steel tang buckle.
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Ultra-Slim 7.20mm Case Profile: Sleek rectangular profile engineered to sit flush and weightless against the wrist beneath tailoring or evening cuffs.
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Official Longines International Warranty: Fully backed by Longines’ international manufacturer warranty coverage and global service network.
Design & Craftsmanship
1920s Art Deco Heritage & The DolceVita Spirit
First unveiled in 1997 and inspired by a historic rectangular Longines creation from the Roaring Twenties, the DolceVita collection embodies Mediterranean grace and the art of celebrating life. The polished rectangular case of reference L5.512.4.28.2 measures 23.30 mm across by 37.00 mm lug-to-lug, designed with soft lateral contours that follow the natural curvature of the feminine wrist. At just 7.20 mm in thickness, it sits flat under delicate cuffs or evening wear.
Radiating "Flinqué" Guilloché & Rose-Gilt Refinement
The dial showcases traditional Swiss decorative craftsmanship through its ivory rose "flinqué" pattern. Fine concentric wave ridges emanate outward from the center, coated beneath translucent protective lacquer to produce optical depth and subtle blush undertones. Polished gilt rose gold-toned Roman numerals and faceted sword hands provide warm contrast against the dial canvas. At 6 o'clock, the recessed small-seconds subdial breaks up the dial plane with understated horological balance.
Swiss Quartz Calibre L176 & Maple Red Leather Pairing
Inside beats the Swiss-made Longines Calibre L176 quartz movement, built with 15 jewels to minimize internal friction and prolong service intervals. The movement incorporates an End-of-Life (E.O.L.) battery indicator that advances the small-seconds hand in multi-second intervals when the cell nears depletion. Sourced in a rich maple red tone, the alligator-grain leather strap features a tool-free quick-release interchangeable system, allowing the wearer to swap straps in seconds without specialized tools.
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