We have here a stunningly simple and elegangt steel dress watch from 1959 with original dial, no doubt to its originality. The mix of Arabic numerals and straight line markers give the watch that classic, 1950s appeal and the early influence of the 1960s too. The slim 3 piece clip back case ios engraving free and boasts nice curved lugs.
The steel case Ref 6666 case is and correctly signed on the inside ,It is a three-piece case that measures approx 34.5mm, the perfect size for a dress watch and houses the Famous Longines manual wind caliber 1268z, with original longines signed crown fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired this watch on a brown lizard grain strap but with a face like that, it can pull off anything.
The simple yet elegant design has a sophistication so often associated with the Longines name and a style of watch that we are proud to put our name to as well.
Founded in 1832, Longines has a rich and exciting history. The company produced their first movement, the 20A, in 1867 near the Swiss town of Saint-Imier, in a place called Es Longines ("long meadows"). This movement won an award at the Exhibition Universelle in Paris in the same year. Longines are credited with advancing the industrialisation of Swiss watchmaking and it because of their new mechanical procedures, they were able to produce a simple chronograph movement, the 20H, as early as 1878. It was the first mechanism that Longines had made that could be used for precise timing and it was so popular with horse racing bettors and spectators that by the end of 1886, Longines were supplying chronographs to the majority of New York's sports officials. It is still the official timekeeper of many horse races, with over 40 in its annual calendar. The Longines brand name and logo were officially registered with the United International Bureaux for the Protection of Intellectual Property (later the WIPO) in 1889. Longines is the oldest brand name registered with the WIPO that is unchanged and still in use today. Longines is now part of the Swatch Group, having joined in 1983.
This watch has been fully serviced in our on-site workshop and comes with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
Although this piece is over 60 years old, it has a timeless design that can rarely be found on modern dress watches. It is a watch that looks perfect on both female and male wrists. A classic watch from a well established watch manufacturer and an even better watch caliber inside. The 12.68 longines in house caliber were one of the best manual calibers they produced and equal to omegas 30t2 variations. The addition of longines box and official Longines Archive extract all adds to its appeal. Originally Sold by Baume uk longines agents .
Spec Stuff
Serial : 1075****
Reference :6666
Movement :Cal 1268z Age :1951/1960 Specific Age :1959 23rd Feb via Longines Archive Information Case Size :34.5mm Case Thickness : 11mm Lug to Lug : 40mm Lugs : 18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : Box & Archive extract Case Material : Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1959 Longines classic Dress Watch with Mixed line and Arabic Numerals Model 6666 with Archive extract
Although this piece is over 60 years old, it has a timeless design that can rarely be found on modern dress watches. It is a watch that looks perfect on both female and male wrists. A classic watch from a well established watch manufacturer and an even better watch caliber inside. The 12.68 longines in house caliber were one of the best manual calibers they produced and equal to omegas 30t2 variations. The addition of longines box and official Longines Archive extract all adds to its appeal. Originally Sold by Baume uk longines agents .
