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Longines mechanical watch with a linen-textured dial
Product details
Description
Superb mechanical Longines
In-house manual-winding mechanical movement
Dating from the late 60s
Signed crown
Longines bracelet
Beautiful linen dial
34.5 mm excluding the crown
A note on the brand's history: Longines
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines is renowned for precision timekeeping and instruments for explorers. Its Ultra-Chron of 1967 used a high-frequency movement beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour.
Brand history — Longines
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines became known for its commitment to precision and instruments for explorers. Its winged-hourglass emblem is one of watchmaking's oldest signatures. An interesting detail: the 1967 Ultra-Chron operated at 36,000 vibrations per hour, an ambitious approach intended to improve the consistency of mechanical movements of the period.
