Longines - World Time - L2.624.4 - Men - 2000

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This exceptional Longines represents a beautiful execution of classic horological design, drawing inspiration from the brand's legendary aviation and navigation instruments. Featuring a highly detailed dial with an outer world time city ring and an exquisite central guilloche pattern, the watch captures the romance of global travel. The exhibition caseback reveals a wonderfully decorated automatic movement, while the elegantly proportioned steel case ensures it wears with sophistication. It is a superb find for any enthusiast seeking a refined, travel-inspired timepiece with a strong historical pedigree. Brand: Longines Model: World Time Reference Number: L2.624.4 Serial Number: 29625449 Movement: Automatic Caliber L635.6 Dial: Silver guilloche with blue Roman numerals and world cities ring Case Size: 38 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 2000 Condition: Stunning condition. Timegrapher results show -9 to -12 seconds per day, which indicates a healthy movement running within vintage tolerances. Dial and Hands The dial is a masterclass in texture and legibility, featuring a stunning silver guilloche center surrounded by a crisp black minute track. Prominent blue Roman numeral hour markers are complemented by a beautifully executed outer ring displaying twenty four major world cities in matching blue text. An inner twenty four hour track adds further functional detail. The elegant blued steel leaf hands provide a striking contrast and brilliant readability against the textured background. A neatly integrated date window sits at the three o'clock position. The entire dial and hand set remain flawlessly preserved with outstanding visual depth. Case and Crystal The thirty eight millimeter stainless steel case features a highly polished finish and beautifully sweeping lugs that offer a commanding yet incredibly elegant presence. A prominent, vintage-inspired onion crown allows for easy operation while adding a distinct touch of classical character. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal over the dial is pristine. The watch features an exhibition sapphire caseback, allowing a clear view of the movement, with all factory engravings, including the reference and serial numbers, remaining sharp and clearly defined. Movement Visible through the display back is the Longines Automatic Caliber L635.6, a sophisticated thirty three jewel movement. It is beautifully finished with sweeping Geneva stripes on the rotor and intricate perlage decoration across the bridges. Offering reliable vintage performance, the movement presents exceptionally well and provides a wonderful visual treat for the mechanical watch enthusiast. Strap The watch is fitted with a blue leather strap that beautifully complements the dial accents, retaining the original Longines branding stamped on the inner lining. It is secured by an incredibly distinctive, heavily fluted steel buckle that adds a unique architectural element to the wrist presence. The strap shows visible signs of honest wear, particularly on the inner lining, but remains highly wearable and full of character. Condition Stunning vintage condition. The watch appears exceptionally well preserved overall. The dial and hands are crisp and immaculate, showing no visible signs of aging or degradation. The polished stainless steel case displays minimal wear with only very faint handling marks, retaining all of its original sharp lines and brilliant luster. The timegrapher results indicate minus 9 to minus 12 seconds per day, which indicates a healthy movement that is running reliably within vintage tolerances. Dimensions The case measures exactly 38 mm in width excluding the prominent onion crown. The proportions are perfectly suited for modern wear while retaining a truly classical footprint, allowing it to sit elegantly and comfortably on the wrist. Remarks This Longines is a brilliant opportunity to acquire a watch that seamlessly balances intricate dial craftsmanship with robust daily wearability. The combination of the textured guilloche dial, striking blued accents, and the fascinating world time layout makes it an immediate conversation piece. Its superb condition and decorated display back ensure it will hold a place of pride in any serious collection. History Longines boasts one of the most celebrated histories in aviation and navigational watchmaking, famously collaborating with pioneers to create legendary timepieces that mapped the globe. This modern classic pays homage to that rich golden era of exploration. By integrating world time aesthetics with traditional Swiss mechanical watchmaking, Longines successfully created a piece that feels both historically significant and entirely timeless. / Second Vintage SKU: LON-LAX-0007