Vintage Longines Wristwatch 4127 cal. 847.4 Manually wound 1970s

SPECIFICATION

Reference: Longines 4127
Movement: Manually wound 847.4
Age: circa 1970s
Case Size: 34mm
Case Thickness: 6mm
Lug to Lug: 39mm
Lugs: 18mm
Box & Papers: No
Case Material: Stainless steel
Warranty: 12-Months Warranty

POINTS TO MENTION

• In great preowned condition, with light signs of wear
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
  
• brushed dial
  
• Two hand design
• Fully serviced manually wound movement
  
• Signed Longines crown
  
• Paired with an unworn blue leather strap
  

THE WATCH

The Longines 4127 is a vintage Swiss dress watch featuring a slim stainless-steel case, an elegant cream dial, and a refined two-hand layout that reflects Longines’ understated design language of the 1970s. It is powered by the manual-wind Longines calibre 847.4, an in-house mechanical movement known for its slim construction and reliability, with 17 jewels, a traditional 18,000 vibrations-per-hour beat rate, and a power reserve of around 40 hours approx. The absence of a seconds hand enhances the watch’s clean, formal aesthetic, making it a timeless example of classic Longines watchmaking.

A BIT OF TRIVA

Longines 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 &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, & 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.

Longines 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

OUR THOUGHTS

The Longines 4127 embodies the refined elegance of 1970s dress watch design, combining timeless style with authentic mechanical character. Its 34mm case is perfectly proportioned it wears bigger than the numbers sound, offering a classic presence on the wrist, while the slim profile ensures a comfortable and sophisticated fit. With a recently serviced, high-quality movement, this vintage timepiece is ready to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come.