Vintage Longines Wristwatch cal. 847.4 Manually wound 1976

SPECIFICATION

Reference: Longines 
Movement: Manually wound 847.4
Age: circa 1976
Case Size: 33mm
Case Thickness: 7mm
Lug to Lug: 40mm
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
  
• Stunning patterned dial has a mark at 9
  
• Fully serviced manually wound movement
  
• Signed Longines crown
  
• Paired with an unworn black leather strap
  

This Longines 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 1976. 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

This little dress watch is a true example of a 70s dress watch refinement, blending understated elegance with traditional mechanical craftsmanship. The 33mm case sits beautifully on the wrist, providing a classic and balanced look, while its thin profile keeps the watch sleek and comfortable. Recently serviced and running smoothly, this vintage timepiece is fully prepared for daily wear and long-term enjoyment.