Deskripsi
Circa: Around 1966
SPECIFICATION:
Movement: Manual Wind.
Case Diameter: 34mm
Lug to Lug: 38mm
Thickness: 7.7mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Strap: Aftermarket Leather Strap
Case Material: Stainless steel
CONDITION:
Used Good Vintage Condition
Dial relatively clean
Crystal still good (unpolished)
Movement: Keep Good Time and power reserve
The crown has been replace by a plain aftermarket unbranded one
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
This timepiece is an excellent example of mid-century Swiss horology, epitomizing the “less is more” design language of the 1950s and 1960s. During this era, Longines competed directly with top-tier manufactures, renowned for producing incredibly precise, robust, and beautifully finished in-house manual-wind calibers.
Design Aesthetic
Dial: The watch features a minimal cream or silver-tone sunburst dial configuration. The “12-6” layout balanced by simple stick indices provides a clean, elegant hierarchy that mirrors the iconic Patek Philippe Calatrava style of the same period.
Sub-Seconds Track: The crosshair sub-second register at the 6 o’clock position gives the watch a distinct retro utilitarian charm while keeping the overall profile slim, as it avoids the height required for a central seconds hand pinion.
Hands: The classic dauphine or baton hands are perfectly proportioned, extending precisely to the inner edge of the hour markers.
Movement & Collectibility
Expected Caliber: Pieces of this specific layout are traditionally powered by legendary hand-wound movements such as the Longines Caliber 30L, Caliber 490, or Caliber 370. The 30L, in particular, is highly revered by collectors for its oversized balance wheel, ease of service, and historic accuracy in observatory chronometer trials.
Case: The slim profile and classic downturned lugs ensure it wears comfortably as a formal dress watch. The case shows honest, light surface wear consistent with age, preserving the original geometry rather than being over-polished.
