Capturing the spirit of the Italian sweet life—la dolce vita—and the refined architectural elegance of 1920s Art Deco watchmaking, the Longines DolceVita 20.80 x 32.00mm L52554706 represents a quintessential expression of feminine dress horology. Sculpted in a mirror-polished surgical-grade 316L stainless steel rectangular case, this classic timepiece features an artisanal silver "flinqué" dial detailed with undulating radial guilloché engraving. Accented by painted deep blue Roman numerals, signature blued-steel sword hands, and a dedicated subsidiary small-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, it is powered by a high-precision Swiss quartz movement (Calibre L178.2) with an End-of-Life (E.O.L.) battery warning system. Completed with an articulated stainless steel multi-link bracelet featuring a triple safety folding clasp and 30-metre water resistance, it transitions effortlessly between boardroom tailoring and formal evening occasions.
Key Highlights
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Art Deco Rectangular Architecture: Petite 20.80 x 32.00 mm rectangular case geometry inspired by archival 1920s Longines creations, featuring softened lateral curves that follow the wrist naturally.
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Artisanal Silver "Flinqué" Dial: Radiant silver dial canvas engraved with a radiating guilloché wave pattern that refracts ambient light with three-dimensional depth.
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Blued-Steel Hands & Roman Numerals: Signature thermal-blued sword hands paired with deep blue painted Roman numerals for classic Swiss dress-watch legibility.
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Small Seconds Subdial at 6 o'Clock: Dedicated subsidiary seconds counter at the 6 o'clock position providing balance and traditional horological character.
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High-Precision Swiss Quartz Calibre L178.2: Reliable 11-jewel Swiss-made 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 decorative dial face against abrasions while maintaining optical clarity.
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Solid Stainless Steel Multi-Link Bracelet: Closely articulated multi-link steel bracelet secured with a triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
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Ultra-Slim 6.90mm Case Profile: Exceptionally slender profile engineered to sit flush and weightless against the wrist beneath tailoring or evening cuffs.
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Official Longines 5-Year International Warranty: Fully backed by Longines’ global manufacturer warranty coverage and authorized service network.
Design & Craftsmanship
1920s Art Deco Heritage & Petite Proportions
Drawing direct inspiration from a historic rectangular Longines timepiece from the Roaring Twenties, the DolceVita line represents an enduring symbol of contemporary elegance. Sized in a petite 20.80 mm width by 32.00 mm length, reference L5.255.4.70.6 delivers a jewelry-like presence tailored for slender to medium wrists. The case flanks feature mirror-polished surfaces with gentle lateral arches that ensure the watch rests completely flat against the skin, while the ultra-thin 6.90 mm case height glides effortlessly under dress cuffs.
Radiating "Flinqué" Dial & Blued-Steel Contrast
The dial showcases traditional Swiss decorative craftsmanship through its silver "flinqué" finish. Fine concentric wave ridges emanate outward from the center, coated beneath a smooth layer of translucent protective lacquer to produce optical depth and brilliance. Deep blue painted Roman numerals and thermal-blued sword hands provide rich contrast against the silver canvas, while the small-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock breaks up the dial plane with understated horological balance.
Swiss Quartz Calibre L178.2 & Steel Multi-Link Bracelet
Inside ticks the Swiss-made Longines Calibre L178.2 quartz movement, engineered with 11 jewels to minimize internal friction and ensure long-term reliability. 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. The integrated surgical-grade 316L stainless steel bracelet consists of closely linked, polished horizontal bars that conform flexibly to the wrist, secured with a triple safety folding clasp.
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- Zimson is in the business of watch retailing since 1948
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5 Frequently asked questions from our shoppers:
Are the watches sold at Zimsonwatches.com authentic ?
Ans: Yes , all the watches sold online at zimsonwatches.com and offline stores are 100% authentic and genuine .
Will the warranty be active if I buy online ?
Ans: Yes , all the watches come with brand warranty which can be from 1 yr to 7 years , depending on the brand which is ordered .
How soon can I get my watch once order placed ?
Ans: Once the order is confirmed , order will be processed within 24 hours and despatched within 48 hours and should reach the respective location in 2-3 working days from the time of despatch .
Which courier partner will be used to send the watch ?
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Can I place order online and collect offline ?
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