Longines

*Unpolished* 1967 Longines Dress Watch Gold Capped (Ref. 8902-4) Cal. 30L Silver "Crosshair" Dial

Longines is one of the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturers in the world, with roots dating back to 1832. Over that immense period of time, the brand has crafted some truly incredible and incredibly accurate timepieces. In fact, Longines is the official timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby, where accuracy is paramount. 

The brand's history is full of an array of watch styles, including beautiful sports watches, military-issued timepieces, and unique dress watches. This ref. 8902-4 from 1967 falls into the latter category. It's a sleek, classy model with a 35mm gold-capped case and a gorgeous silver sunburst dial so clean you'd swear it's new. It's a beautiful, timeless piece that's quintessentially Longines and would look great on quite literally anyone.  


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SPECS

Stock # LNGSDW89024
Brand Longines
Style Dress Watch
Model 8902-4
Serial 13XXXXXX
Size Men's/ Unisex
Material Gold Capped W/ Stainless Steel Back
Dial Silver
Millimeters 35
Strap 2pc Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The large, for the era, gold-capped case is as clean as can be, showing virtually no signs of use. It retains full, sharp, symmetrical lugs and a Longines-signed crown that is original to the watch. The brushed stainless steel snap-on case back also shows almost no wear or tooling marks. The watch comes supplied on a two-piece leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The silver sunburst "crosshair" dial is clean with no notable marks from age, with the sub-seconds nestled at 6 o'clock in equally clean condition. The hands, including the sub-seconds hand, are all gilt and match the condition and style of the rest of the presentation perfectly.

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch is keeping time, previous service history is unknown.

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