We are proud to offer this Longines Flagship automatic model 3120 with date function from 1966. A stunning silvered dial with chrome baton markers for that classic, 1960s feel. The dial has a lovely even symmetry, which comes with the date function at 3 o'clock and the central seconds hand.
The 35mm, stainless steel, screw-back case is in very good condition. It houses the Longines automatic caliber 354, fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired the watch on a blue strap, but it looks great on lack and brown, too.
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.
The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-waterproof service cover.
What we think
If you're looking for an affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch, you'd be pushed to find a better example. About as good a vintage, pre-owned Longines as you will find. Perfect for the vintage watch newbie and a must have in every collection. The flagship was Longines answer to the omega seamaster, Equal in style and quality but often more affordable
Spec Stuff
Serial : 1358***
Reference : 3120
Movement : Automatic Caliber 345 Age :1961/1970 Specific Age :1966 Case Size :35mm Case Thickness : 11mm Lug to Lug : 42mm Lugs :18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No Case Material :Stainless Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Service Cover
1966 Stunning Longines classic Flagship Automatic Date Model 3120 in Stainless Steel
