A manual wind, stainless steel 1960’s Longines with box and papers, in very clean condition. Model reference 7839.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can say this watch was made in 1967, but the paperwork, with matching model and serial number, show it was sold in November 1969. Either year would be valid for a birth year watch.
CONDITION
The advantage of waterproof watch cases is that they also keep out other damaging elements such as smoke and dirt, and that would explain why the dial on this Longines is in such good order. Although when 50+ year old watches are still with their box and retain the original paperwork , like this one does, it also says something about careful ownership. But the watch is not perfect – the crown has lost the chrome finish or may be a replacement, and the case back has some small tool marks from opening. The movement however is a beautifully finished Longines 284, and the only criticism is that you can’t see it more often. The armoured acrylic crystal is scratch free. The leather strap is new, and has been fitted with a NOS Longines buckle.
We have offered this watch before and had the opportunity to buy it back. All photos and the video have been retaken.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box, papers and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.3 mm
Width without crown 35.4 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 39.7 mm
Case Thickness 9.3 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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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.
