Longines - Admiral - No reserve price - 8213-1 - Men - 1968

Name / Brand: Longines Admiral Automatic

Year of manufacture: 1968

Movement: 17-jewel Longines 505 automatic mechanical caliber (signed, with date function)

Country of origin: Switzerland

Case material: Stainless Steel (Acier Inoxydable)

Case diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown)

Style: Haute horology / Vintage classic / Dress sports

​Timeless elegance and design:
This magnificent Longines Admiral Automatic stands out for the purity and sobriety of its classic, enveloping lines. The dial, in a distinguished light tone, features elegant applied indices with dark central details, finely faceted hands to match, and a practical date window at 3 o’clock. As a symbol of its distinguished range, it bears the iconic five stars over the “ADMIRAL” designation at 6 o’clock, alongside the winged logo and the brand signature stamped with absolute clarity. It is truly impressive to behold how wonderfully well preserved this watch is and the extraordinary condition it has maintained for its age, radiating an untouchable elegance that defies the passage of time.

​Age and condition:
With decades of history behind it since its official production in 1968, the stainless steel case of this timepiece with a versatile and balanced 35 mm diameter preserves the pure essence and proportions of its original design. It shows an extremely well-maintained aesthetic state and such outstanding conservation that it is fascinating to see how a piece of this age has reached us gleaming so radiantly, delivering that unmistakable authenticity and history that enchants any collector.

​The Mechanical Heart (Longines Caliber 505):
Inside it houses one of the most reliable and refined automatic mechanical jewels of Swiss manufacture: the renowned Longines 505 automatic-winding caliber with 17 jewels, equipped with a date function and endowed with exceptional performance. A true masterpiece of Saint-Imier’s engineering, famed for its robustness, precision, and smooth automatic winding. The movement is in an exceptionally clean and perfectly preserved condition.

​Case design and visual profile:
The stainless steel case architecture stands out for its fluid cushion/round lines with integrated lugs and a clean profile that enhances the clarity of the classic domed plexiglass, offering very harmonious proportions and comfortable wear on the wrist. At the back, the screw-down case back protects the movement and clearly displays the Longines seals, the wings logo, the “ACIER INOXYDABLE” hallmark, and the exact model reference engraved inside (Ref. 8213-1).

​Operation and condition:
The watch presents in overall excellent condition, showcasing its automatic movement with pristine appearance. As is typical in vintage high-end mechanical pieces that retain their authenticity and decades of history, if the future owner wishes to wear it daily with maximum accuracy, it is suggested to perform the classic standard maintenance and cleaning service in a workshop.

Conclusion:
​A magnificent opportunity to acquire a fundamental Swiss haute horology classic manufactured in 1968 that looks truly beautiful, with fantastic wrist presence thanks to its 35 mm size, stainless steel case and a light-colored dial in immaculate aesthetic condition. The combination of its steel case, its emblematic Admiral five-star dial, its functional calendar, and the distinguished Longines 505 automatic caliber make this example an exceptional piece, ready to enjoy and dazzle from the very first moment.