No. 887 / Longines Manual - 1981

Longines Manual Unique Case Design / 1981 Intro This Longines from 1981 features a unique octagon tank like case design with a beautiful full numeral dial. This is truly a beautiful piece that any watch collector can appreciate. Story Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines quickly established itself as a premier watchmaker renowned for its precision pocket watches. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the brand garnered international acclaim, earning awards at world's fairs and becoming synonymous with accurate timekeeping. Longines played a pivotal role in the development of sports timing and aviation, serving as the official timekeeper for various events. Despite its modern lineup within The Swatch Group, vintage Longines watches are on par with other brands like Omega and IWC, both in terms of craftsmanship and heritage. Detail MODEL Small Second REFERENCE 3209 YEAR 1981 SERIAL 56039674 CASE 28.2mm (excl. crown), PLAQUE OR G 20 MICRONS MOVEMENT Manual Winding, Cal.L846.4 LUG 17mm INCLUDES Watch with new faux leather strap Condition OVERALL A Rank CASE Some Scratches, crown's black cabochon stone partially missing CRYSTAL Small Scratches DIAL Great Condition HANDS & INDICES Great Condition MOVEMENT Great Condition, checked and oiled ACCURACY Around 5 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)