Longines - Caliber 428 - No reserve price - 8446 8 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic 1970s Longines dress watch with a beautiful blue dial. This piece stands out with its striking sunburst finish and original matching mesh bracelet, offering a refined aesthetic that remains highly attractive today. Brand: Longines Reference Number: 8446 8 Serial Number: 51960750 Movement: Manual wind caliber 428 Dial: Deep blue sunburst finish with applied silver-tone indices Case Size: 30mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: Circa 1974 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -7s-10s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial features a striking deep blue sunburst finish in very clean overall condition, showing minimal signs of aging. It is detailed with applied silver-tone baton indices and the applied Longines winged hourglass logo. All printed white text remains crisp and intact. The silver-tone baton hands match the dial indices perfectly, featuring clean surfaces with only very light oxidation visible under magnification. Case and Crystal The square, cushion-shaped stainless steel case presents honest vintage wear with preserved original finishes. The top surface retains its brushed finish, contrasting nicely with the polished flanks. There are light to moderate scratches and handling marks consistent with age. The exterior caseback bears the number 16960447. The crown is signed with the Longines name and winged hourglass logo, remaining in good condition with defined knurling. The flat acrylic crystal with beveled edges shows several light surface scratches, which are particularly visible in angled lighting. Movement Powering the watch is the manual wind Longines caliber 428. The movement plates bear the engravings LONGINES SWISS, 17 JEWELS, 428, and the serial number 51960750. The movement appears clean with no obvious signs of corrosion or damage, displaying only light handling marks on the plates. The timegrapher records a rate of -7s-10s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel mesh bracelet, which remains in fantastic condition with no major kinks or damage. The clasp is signed with the Longines logo on the exterior and LONGINES STAINLESS STEEL on the interior. The endlinks are stamped 8446, matching the case reference number perfectly. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of up to 18cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The deep blue dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved. The case displays honest wear with light to moderate scratches while retaining its original brushed and polished finishes. The flat acrylic crystal exhibits some light surface scratches. The original mesh bracelet remains in fantastic condition. Supported by the timegrapher data, the movement is performing with remarkable accuracy. Dimensions 30mm (excluding the crown). Remarks The combination of the deep blue sunburst dial and the original matching mesh bracelet makes this a highly attractive dress watch. The presence of the matching 8446 endlinks and the clean manual wind caliber 428 add strong collector appeal. History Longines holds a well-established reputation for producing elegant and refined dress watches. During the 1970s, the brand experimented with distinct case geometries, often pairing cushion or square cases with vibrant dials and integrated-style bracelets. The manual wind caliber 428 is a reliable and well-regarded movement from this era, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality mechanical watchmaking during a period of transition in the industry. / Second Vintage SKU: LON121H3HV000