Longines - Master Collection - L2.628.4.78.3 - Men - 2010-2020

Longines Master Collection L2.628.4.78.3 – 38.5 mm – automatic – silver barleycorn dial – date – caliber L619.2

A classic Longines Master Collection with reference L2.628.4.78.3, crafted in a polished stainless steel case of 38.5 mm. The watch features the signature silver barleycorn dial with black Arabic numerals, blued feuille-shaped hands, and a date window at 6 o’clock.

Through the transparent case back the automatic Longines caliber L619.2 is visible. The watch is equipped with a brown leather strap with a crocodile pattern. This strap is not original Longines and shows clear signs of wear. The original Longines folding clasp is present.

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Basic information

Brand: Longines
Collection: The Longines Master Collection
Reference: L2.628.4.78.3
Case diameter: 38.5 mm
Case material: stainless steel
Movement: automatic
Caliber: Longines L619.2
Frequency: 28,800 A/h
Number of jewels: 21
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds and date
Dial: silver-colored with barleycorn / grained motif
Indexing: black Arabic numerals
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Case back: transparent sapphire glass display back
Water resistance according to model specifications: 3 bar / 30 meters
Band: brown leather strap with crocodile pattern, not original
Clasp: original Longines folding clasp

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Important details

– Classic Master Collection in the versatile 38.5 mm case size
– Silver barleycorn dial
– Large black Arabic hour numerals
– Blued feuille-shaped hour and minute hands
– Central seconds hand
– Date window at 6 o’clock
– Automatic Longines caliber L619.2
– Transparent back
– Original signed Longines crown
– Original Longines folding clasp
– Non-original brown leather strap
– Timegrapher reading of -1 second per day

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Case

The round case is made of stainless steel and has a diameter of 38.5 mm. The highly polished finish, rounded bezel, and gracefully shaped lugs give the watch the classic look characteristic of the Master Collection.

The case is in tidy used condition. There are light hairlines on the polished surfaces and minor signs of wear. There are no notable heavy dents or damage.

Due to the relatively modest diameter and the classic proportions, the model wears elegantly and understated.

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Dial

A key feature of this version is the silver-colored dial with the fine barleycorn or grain motif. The repeating texture provides a subtle relief effect depending on the light.

The dial features large black Arabic numerals and a detailed minute scale along the outer edge. On this outer scale, the minutes are also indicated in five-minute increments.

Under 12 o’clock are the LONGINES inscription and the winged hourglass logo.

Above 6 o’clock is AUTOMATIC.

At the bottom of the dial is SWISS MADE.

The dial is in very nice condition.

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Hands

The watch is equipped with the characteristic blued feuille- or leaf-shaped hands from Longines.

The blue finish contrasts strongly with the silver dial and can vary from very dark blue to clear steel blue depending on the light.

Additionally, the watch has a slim central seconds hand.

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Date

At 6 o’clock there is a separate date window.

The date is displayed with black numbers on a light background and is neatly integrated between the Arabic hour markers. The date currently reads 20.

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Movement

The watch is powered by the automatic Longines caliber L619.2.

Caliber: Longines L619.2
Type: mechanical automatic
Number of jewels: 21
Frequency: 28,800 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds and date

The automatic movement is wound by the rotor when worn.
Through the transparent case back the movement and rotor are visible. The rotor features decoration and gold-colored LONGINES and L619.2 markings.

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Timegrapher measurement

During the performed measurement the following values were recorded:

Rate: -1 second per day
Amplitude: 294°
Beat error: 0.1 ms
Lift angle: 52.0°
Frequency: 28,800 A/h

The measured rate deviation is very small and the amplitude is strong during this measurement.
A timegrapher reading is always a snapshot in one fixed position and does not constitute a guarantee of future accuracy or the technical state of the movement.

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Case back

The watch features a transparent case back so the automatic movement remains visible.
Around the sapphire crystal window are the inscriptions THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION, ALL STAINLESS STEEL, SWISS MADE and WATER-RESISTANT.
The polished edge of the back shows light signs of wear and fine scratches consistent with normal wear.

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Crown

On the right side is the original grooved Longines crown.
The crown is signed with LONGINES and the winged hourglass logo. Light signs of wear are also present here.

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Band

The watch is mounted on a brown leather strap with a crocodile pattern.
This leather strap is not original Longines.
The strap shows clear signs of use and exhibits discoloration, wear, creasing and signs of wear around the adjustment holes and the connection to the case. The interior also shows clear wear.
The strap remains usable, but its condition should be regarded as used.

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Clasp

The folding clasp is an original Longines clasp.
It is made of polished steel and features the LONGINES inscription and the winged hourglass logo.
On the polished parts there are fine scratches and normal signs of wear.

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Wrist size

In the current configuration the watch fits a wrist of about 20–21 cm, depending on which hole is used.
Because it is a adjustable leather strap, the fit can be adjusted within the range of the available holes.

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Condition

Case: neat used condition with light hairlines and minor signs of wear
Bezel: light signs of wear, no significant heavy damage
Dial: very neat condition
Hands: neat condition
Sapphire glass: clear and without notable heavy damage
Case back: light scratches and signs of wear on the polished edge
Crown: original Longines crown, light signs of wear
Band: not original and clearly used, with wear, discoloration and creasing
Clasp: original Longines folding clasp with light scratches
Movement: automatic Longines L619.2
Timegrapher: -1 s/d, 294°, 0.1 ms

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Overall condition
A classic and elegantly presented Longines Master Collection L2.628.4.78.3 in the desirable 38.5 mm case size. The combination of the silver barleycorn dial, black Arabic numerals and blued feuille hands gives this model a distinct traditional Longines look.

The watch itself is in neat used condition, with mainly light signs of wear on the polished case components. The brown leather strap is not original Longines and is clearly worn. The original signed Longines folding clasp is still present.

The automatic L619.2 movement is visible through the transparent case back and showed a timegrapher reading of -1 second per day, an amplitude of 294° and a beat error of 0.1 ms during the measurement.