This 1952 Longines "Crab Lugs" dress watch pairs a sculpted, gold‑plated 34 mm case with distinctive lugs and a period‑correct acrylic crystal, presenting a confident mid‑century silhouette. The refinished dial and leather strap maintain the watch’s dressy character while the movement carries the technical legacy: the manual‑wind Cal. 12.68Z, 17 jewels, famed for its robust architecture and fine finishing. For a contemporary collector, the piece offers a direct link to Longines’ mid‑century manufacture tradition and classic proportions that wear comfortably today.