This 1963 Longines does have patina on the dial, which some people will love and others will prefer to pay more for a mint version. Model reference 2639-370.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1963.
CONDITION
This Longines watch has their calibre 370 manual wind, 17 jewel movement inside the case. Not only is it running well, but it is finished beautifully as Longines watches of this period always were. The inside of the screw down case back reveals this watch was imported to the US by Wittnauer, their US importer of the day. The bezel is gold filled – a process far thicker than standard gold plating – and has a cross hatch patterning that backs up our belief that the watch has not been polished. The quartered dial has patina all over it. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement, crown and buckle, although the buckle is likely to be a modern replacement.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.6 mm
Width without crown 33.0 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 36.2 mm
Case Thickness 8.9 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
