Longines - Electronic - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Άνδρες - 1980-1989

Longines Electronic – Swiss Electromagnetic Movement – Vintage 1970s Innovation – Stainless Steel Dress Watch

Offered for auction is a fascinating and elegant Longines Electronic, a vintage Swiss timepiece representing one of the most innovative technological periods in horological history, when traditional mechanical watchmaking began evolving toward electronic precision.

Produced during the pioneering era of electronic and electromagnetic calibers, this Longines combines classic Swiss elegance with advanced engineering developed before quartz movements fully dominated the market. The clean silver dial, minimalist baton indexes, cushion-shaped stainless steel case, and understated proportions create a timeless vintage aesthetic characteristic of Longines design during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Powered by a Swiss Longines electromagnetic movement, visible in the photographs, this watch stands as an important transitional piece between traditional mechanics and modern electronic watchmaking.

Technical Details:

Brand: Longines
Model: Electronic
Movement: Swiss electromagnetic Longines movement
Functions:

Hours
Minutes
Central seconds
Date

Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 35 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver sunburst dial
Indexes: Applied baton indexes
Hands: Silver-tone hands
Date Display: Positioned at 3 o’clock
Case Shape: Cushion-style vintage case
Caseback Markings:

Longines signed interior
Reference visible in photographs

Water Resistance: Untested for water resistance

Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 21 cm wrist

Condition:

Grade B+ condition with visible but moderate signs of use according to age.
The stainless steel case remains well preserved with light scratches and wear consistent with vintage use. The silver dial maintains a clean and elegant appearance with very attractive vintage character. The movement is signed Longines and visible in the photographs. Please carefully study all pictures for the most accurate understanding of the condition.

Scope of Delivery:

Longines Electronic watch
Generic watch box

Story & Heritage:

Longines is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most respected watch manufacturers, founded in 1832 and internationally recognized for precision, elegance, and technological innovation. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Swiss watchmakers entered a period of rapid experimentation as they explored new electronic technologies capable of improving accuracy while preserving traditional craftsmanship.

The Longines Electronic collection belongs to this fascinating chapter of horological history. These watches used advanced electromagnetic calibers that combined elements of mechanical engineering with early electronic regulation systems — an important milestone before the full quartz revolution transformed the industry.

Today, vintage Longines Electronic watches are appreciated by collectors not only for their elegant design, but also for their historical importance as transitional pieces from the golden age of mechanical watchmaking into the electronic era.

This example beautifully captures that spirit — refined, innovative, and unmistakably vintage Longines.

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Internal Reference Number - 93