Longines - Flagship - No reserve price - 8473 7 - Men - 1970-1979

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A sophisticated example of 1970s horological design, this Longines Flagship beautifully captures the era's transition into bold, geometric silhouettes. Featuring a distinctive cushion-shaped case and an elegantly brushed dial, it represents the brand's enduring commitment to refined dress watches. The integration of the date window at 4:30 and the high-grade adjusted movement highlight the thoughtful engineering synonymous with Longines' mid-century catalog, offering collectors a highly wearable piece of the brand's storied heritage. Brand: Longines Model: Flagship Reference Number: 8473 7 Serial Number: 16839387 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 6651 Dial: Silvered vertically brushed dial with applied indices, some wear visible Case Size: 29 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Honest vintage condition with strong case lines and some wear visible on the dial Dial and Hands The dial features a vertical brushed finish with a silvery tone. Applied baton indices with dark center inserts provide good contrast, matched by sleek dark baton hands. The applied Longines winged hourglass logo sits below twelve o'clock, with a date aperture at the four-thirty position. Some wear is visible on the dial upon inspection, though the overall presentation remains legible and attractive. Case and Crystal The 29mm cushion-shaped stainless steel case exhibits a geometric profile, characterized by brushed upper surfaces and polished flanks. Transitions between surfaces are well-defined, with age-consistent handling marks and superficial scratches visible. The original Longines-signed crown is present with crisp knurling. The snap-on caseback displays a brushed central medallion with the serial number 16839387, and interior reference 8473 7. The domed acrylic crystal shows minor surface abrasions expected from use. Movement Housed within is the Longines Caliber 6651, a 25-jewel automatic movement. The rotor is signed, and the plates show clean surfaces with gold-filled engravings indicating adjustment to four positions and temperature. The movement serial number 52052627 confirms its mid-1970s heritage. Running within vintage tolerances with a timegrapher result of -37 to -42 s/d. Strap The watch is paired with a dark brown textured leather strap, featuring heavy white contrast stitching and a standard stainless steel pin buckle, complementing the vintage design. Condition Honest vintage condition. The case retains its original design with expected signs of wear, and the dial shows some wear consistent with age. The movement is visually clean and operational, presenting a charming example for collectors of 1970s dress watches. Dimensions Case Size: 29 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Longines Flagship illustrates the brand's mastery of proportion and texture during the 1970s. The blend of a cushion case shape and vertically brushed dial results in a wearable, visually dynamic vintage timepiece. History Longines introduced the Flagship collection in 1957 as a premier line of elegant, high-precision dress watches. In the 1970s, the collection adopted daring geometric designs while maintaining the refined mechanical standards that built Longines' reputation. This model perfectly encapsulates that transitional era in Swiss horology, blending robust automatic winding with striking design details. / Second Vintage SKU: LON-LAF-0001