Longines - Caliber L633.1 - No reserve price - 18698263 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic Longines dress watch from the 1970s draws the eye immediately with its beautifully preserved champagne dial and striking vertical brushed texture. Paired with a reliable automatic movement and well-defined case proportions, it offers an elegant vintage aesthetic with strong mechanical performance. Brand: Longines Model: Longines Automatic Reference Number: 18698263 Serial Number: 53883896 Movement: Longines caliber L633.1 automatic, 25 jewels Dial: Brushed champagne with applied indices Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -13-15s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The beautifully preserved champagne dial is defined by an attractive vertical brushed finishing that catches the light dynamically. Crisp applied indices and a well-preserved applied Longines logo provide excellent depth, while the printed text remains fully intact. Small luminous plots at the outer edge of the indices are present, showing consistent and natural aging. The black baton hands show some surface oxidation and minor wear visible under macro inspection, visually consistent with the dial's authentic vintage aesthetic. Case and Crystal The 35mm gold-tone case maintains well-defined geometry, exhibiting honest vintage wear. There are minor scratches and moderate wear with some plating loss consistent with age, particularly visible on the lug edges and case flanks. The knurled crown is clearly signed with the Longines name and winged hourglass logo, showing some plating wear on its edges. The stainless steel caseback exhibits typical surface scratches from wear and opening over the decades. A clear, domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, showing no major scratches, cracks, or crazing. Movement Inside is the Longines caliber L633.1 automatic movement, featuring 25 jewels. The rotor and bridges show bright finishing, and the movement appears clean with no obvious signs of corrosion or heavy moisture damage. All engravings, including the Longines Watch Co Swiss signature and the serial number, are crisp and fully legible. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of -13-15s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with a handsome black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap appears to be in excellent, lightly used condition, pairing perfectly with the classic dress watch proportions. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally well-preserved with a striking brushed texture. The gold-tone case shows honest moderate wear, including minor scratches and expected plating loss on the lug edges and flanks, while maintaining its overall geometry. The stainless steel caseback shows typical surface wear. The movement is clean and performing remarkably on the timegrapher. Dimensions The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Longines presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a classic 1970s dress watch with a highly attractive brushed dial. The combination of the original signed crown, reliable automatic caliber, and elegant proportions makes it a highly wearable and charming vintage timepiece. History During the 1970s, Longines continued its tradition of producing elegant, well-proportioned dress watches for the global market. Transitioning into the modern era of watchmaking, the brand utilized highly reliable and easily serviceable automatic movements, such as the caliber L633 series based on proven Swiss ebauches. These timepieces were designed to offer everyday reliability alongside refined aesthetics, maintaining the winged hourglass logo's reputation for quality and classic design. / Second Vintage SKU: LON-LAX-0005