A nice men’s Longines Automatic – actually no, it is a better than nice Longines Automatic! Model reference 1501.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Longines stopped producing sequential serial numbers in the very late sixties, and any serial numbers like on this watch starting with a 5 are difficult to date with 100% accuracy. However we have considered the movement productions dates and we think this watch was made circa 1972.
CONDITION
This Longines automatic actually has a Record watches movement fitted – and that is correct. The Record Watch company was acquired by Longines in the 1960’s, and ran alongside Longines as a separate company for a number of years. The Longines automatic calibre 506 fitted to this watch is a Record design, and very high quality. You not only get quick set date, activated by pushing the crown inwards, but also has micrometer regulation on the balance for very fine adjustment. The case is quite chunky, anbd the bezel has the original graining showing (along with a few small marks – this watch has not been polished. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. Watches with stainless steel cases and silver dials can look good with a variety of strap colours, as it is a very adaptable combination.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 38.0 mm
Width without crown 35.4 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 43.9 mm
Case Thickness 12.0 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.