Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date Watch (1969) – Stainless Steel – Calibre 508 – Fully Serviced – Vintage Swiss Luxury Timepiece
This item has been viewed 124 times
Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date Watch (1969) – Stainless Steel – Calibre 508 – Fully Serviced – Vintage Swiss Luxury Timepiece
Authentic 1969 Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date
An exceptional 1969 Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date presented in excellent vintage condition and powered by the renowned Swiss-made Longines Calibre 508 automatic movement. Fully serviced and ready to wear, this classic vintage Longines combines timeless design, exceptional Swiss craftsmanship, and outstanding reliability.
The Longines Admiral 5 Star collection has become one of the most desirable vintage Swiss watch ranges, prized by collectors for its in-house automatic movements, elegant styling, and enduring quality. This example features a beautiful silver sunburst dial, stainless steel case, original signed Longines crown, and classic day-date complication.
Whether you're an experienced collector or searching for your first vintage Swiss luxury watch, this authentic Longines Admiral represents an excellent investment and a superb everyday timepiece.
Features
- Genuine Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date
- Manufactured in 1969 (verified by movement serial number)
- Fully serviced Swiss automatic movement
- Longines in-house 21 Jewel Calibre 508
- Movement Serial No. 50783266
- Stainless steel case
- Original signed Longines winding crown
- Beautiful silver sunburst dial in excellent condition
- Applied silver hour markers with black accents
- Original silver and black hands
- Central sweep seconds hand
- Day and date display
- Black genuine leather strap (alternative strap colours available upon request)
- Running accurately and ready to wear
Specifications
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Admiral 5 Star
- Reference: 8339-1
- Case Reference: 16 159191
- Year: 1969
- Movement: Longines Calibre 508 Automatic
- Jewels: 21
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Diameter: 35mm (excluding crown)
- 37mm including crown
- Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 40mm
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Centre Seconds, Day, Date
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Strap: Black Leather
About the Longines Admiral 8339-1
The Longines Admiral reference 8339-1 was produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s and is regarded as one of the finest examples of Longines' classic automatic watchmaking. The famous 5 Star designation identified premium Admiral models fitted with Longines' high-quality in-house automatic movements.
Collectors particularly appreciate this reference for its balanced proportions, elegant stainless steel case, beautifully finished sunburst dial, dependable automatic movement, and understated Swiss luxury styling.
Today these watches are increasingly sought after by collectors looking for authentic vintage Longines timepieces with original design and reliable mechanics.
Condition
This watch is presented in very good vintage condition.
The silver sunburst dial remains exceptionally attractive with crisp applied hour markers and original hands. The stainless steel case shows only light age-related wear consistent with careful ownership. The movement has been professionally serviced and is running well.
The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap, with alternative colours available on request.
Price
£895.00
Price includes fully insured UK delivery.
An outstanding opportunity to acquire an authentic, fully serviced 1969 Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic Day-Date—an increasingly collectible vintage Swiss luxury watch that combines timeless style with legendary Longines craftsmanship.