Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A refined Swiss dress watch featuring an ultra-slim gold-plated case paired with a striking sunburst charcoal-grey dial. Powered by the hand-wound in-house Longines Caliber L847, it exemplifies the restrained, minimalist elegance of late 20th-century horology.
Story
In the 1970s, as quartz revolutionized timekeeping, Longines perfected ultra-thin mechanical calibers like the L847 to keep classic Swiss artistry alive.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier by Auguste Agassiz, Longines holds the oldest unchanged active trademark in the world—its iconic winged hourglass. Celebrated for pioneering precision chronometry, the brand provided instruments for historic aviators, explorers, and international sporting events.
Condition & Value
Very good cosmetic and functional condition, with light surface wear on the electroplated bezel and a clean caseback; seller states it is recently serviced. Clean dials and serviced mechanical movements command a solid secondary-market premium over untested examples.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.