{"product_id":"vintage-longines-8319-wristwatch-cal-284-manually-wound-1960s","title":"Vintage Longines 8319 Wristwatch cal. 284 Manually wound 1969","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Longines 8319-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manually wound 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: circa 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: 39mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp;Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn great preowned condition, with light signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight marks in between lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunburst dial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced manually wound movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Longines crown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e reference 8319 is a refined vintage manually wound dress watch most often seen in the late 1960s. It sits quietly within the Longines catalogue of the period, favouring clean lines and balanced proportions over overt branding or sportier cues. With a case diameter of 35mm, it wears exactly as a classic vintage Longines should, elegant, discreet, timeless and is executed perfectly with its sunburst dial and simple time only design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longines calibre 284 is a vintage, manual-winding movement used primarily in late 1960s to early 1970s Longines dress watches. It runs at approximately 19,800 vibrations per hour, features 17 jewels, and offers a simple time-only layout with central seconds. Known for its reliability and clean construction, the 284 is considered a solid in-house Longines movement typical of the brand’s era before the Swatch Group’s ETA-based calibres became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLongines was founded in Saint-Imier in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker and brother of biologist Louis. Auguste had two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel, the company's original name was Raiguel Jeune \u0026amp;amp: Cie. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. Under Francillon, the company began to move towards more modern production methods. Francillon solidified his firm's progression to mass production in 1867 by establishing his first factory, \u0026amp; Its location, an area in southern St. Imier known locally as Les Longines (long meadows), which gave rise to the Longines name. It is also where they still produce their watches from today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLongines is the oldest watch brand trademark in the international registry, spanning more than 130 years, the Winged hourglass Longines logo has changed throughout the years with 15 different logo, even moving away from the winging hourglass from a period in the early 1900s, but it came back in 1942 and is still there today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Longines 8319 is a wonderful example of classic 1960s watchmaking, combining understated style with dependable mechanical craftsmanship. Its well-balanced 35mm case sits comfortably on the wrist, offering vintage charm without feeling dated. The slim design adds to its versatility, making it equally at home with formal or everyday wear. Freshly serviced and running beautifully, this is a quality vintage timepiece that's ready to be enjoyed for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58274104705411,"sku":"L831WO","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/longines-8319-front-_4.jpg?v=1781862788","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-longines-8319-wristwatch-cal-284-manually-wound-1960s","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}