Longines - Admiral 'Serviced' - No reserve price - 1503-2 - Men - 1970-1979

Description: Presented for auction by Second Vintage The Longines Admiral series stands as a testament to the brand's mid-century dedication to precision, durability, and refined everyday elegance. Characterized by its iconic five-star dial appliqué, the Admiral line was reserved for timepieces that met Longines' highest standards of reliability and performance. This particular example showcases a masterclass in understated design, pairing a brilliant sunburst dial with a sharp, faceted case and a highly decorated, high-beat automatic caliber. It represents a golden era of Swiss watchmaking where technical sophistication and aesthetic purity were seamlessly integrated. Brand: Longines Model: Admiral Reference Number: 1503-2 Serial Number: 51970941 Movement: Automatic Caliber 6651, 25 Jewels, 28,800 bph Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied faceted indices, five-star appliqué, and date aperture, in exceptionally clean condition Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Stunning vintage condition with an immaculately preserved dial and sharp case geometry. Movement has been serviced, and performing well within vintage tolerances. Dial and Hands The silver dial features a striking, highly reflective sunburst texture that radiates beautifully from the center pinion. It is adorned with applied, faceted baton indices featuring stark black central inserts that provide excellent legibility and visual contrast. The typography is crisp and precise, with the Longines winged hourglass logo applied below twelve o'clock, mirrored by the iconic applied five-star emblem and printed Admiral designation above six o'clock. A meticulously framed date aperture sits at three o'clock, featuring a sloped, metallic border. The matching baton hands carry the same black insert design, sweeping over the dial with a slender black central seconds hand. The dial is in stunning vintage condition, appearing entirely free of spotting, moisture damage, discoloration, or print loss, retaining a remarkably fresh and factory-clean aesthetic. Case and Crystal The 35 millimeter stainless steel case exhibits a strong, architectural profile highlighted by sharp, angular lugs with distinct factory chamfers. The transition between the polished bezel, polished case flanks, and the faceted lug geometry remains incredibly well-defined, showing only light, honest signs of careful wear without any deep marks or heavy polishing. The watch is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal that offers excellent clarity and warmth to the dial beneath. The original crown is prominently signed with the Longines name and winged hourglass logo. The stainless steel caseback is a notable design feature, utilizing a twelve-sided dodecagonal outer profile framing a circular-brushed center. The outer caseback bears the crisp engraving 16946265, while the inner caseback correctly displays the Longines maker marks and the 1503-2 reference number. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Longines Caliber 6651, a highly regarded high-beat automatic movement operating at 28,800 beats per hour. The movement has been recently serviced and is a visual delight, featuring a skeletonized rotor finished with elegant Côtes de Genève striping and a base plate decorated with precise perlage. Close inspection reveals crisp gold-filled engravings detailing the 25 jewel count, the 51970941 serial number, and the impressive adjustment to four positions and temperature. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Timegrapher results show an excellent +6 to +8 seconds per day with strong amplitude. Strap The watch is paired with a high-quality black leather strap, detailed with contrasting white stitching that perfectly complements the monochromatic aesthetic of the dial and hands. It is secured with a classic stainless steel pin buckle. Condition This timepiece is presented in stunning vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally preserved, standing out as a premier example of vintage Longines quality. The stainless steel case retains its sharp lines, original finishes, and architectural lug profile, showing only the lightest superficial handling marks consistent with careful ownership. The highly finished movement is exceptionally clean and visually brilliant. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the signed crown, offering a classic and highly wearable vintage proportion that commands excellent wrist presence through its elongated, faceted lugs. Remarks Finding a vintage Longines Admiral with such an immaculate dial, sharp case, and beautifully preserved high-beat movement is a rare occurrence. The combination of the five-star dial, the distinctive dodecagonal caseback, and the chronometer-grade adjustments of the Caliber 6651 make this a highly compelling acquisition for the discerning collector of mid-century Swiss horology. History Introduced in the late 1950s and rising to prominence throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Admiral line was Longines' answer to the growing demand for robust, highly accurate automatic wristwatches suitable for daily wear. The five stars applied to the dial were not merely decorative but served as a symbol of the brand's highest tier of quality, reliability, and precision. During this era, Longines was producing some of the most advanced and beautifully decorated automatic calibers in the Swiss watch industry, and the high-beat movements found in the later Admiral models represent the absolute pinnacle of their in-house mechanical engineering before the widespread changes of the quartz era. / Second Vintage SKU: LON-AAX-0001