{"product_id":"montre-longines-4427-acier-cadran-argent-brosse-manuel-1972","title":"Vintage Longines Watch — Brushed Silver Dial Hand-Wound Steel (1972) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLongines extra-thin steel: the Swiss dress watch with brushed silver dial and hand-wound movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Longines watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for both men and women, signed by one of the oldest Swiss watchmaking houses, founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier. Its \u003cstrong\u003eround steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slim bezel and short, angular lugs, embodies the understated classicism of the de ville watch from the 1970s. It measures 33mm (35mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 39mm and a thickness of just \u003cstrong\u003e6.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. A piece of remarkable finesse, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a vertical brushed finish that catches the light in shifting bands depending on the angle. Twelve painted black Roman numerals encircle it, without the slightest applied index or railway track minute scale: nothing but the outline of the numerals on the metal. Longines' \u003cstrong\u003ewinged hourglass\u003c\/strong\u003e and the name of the house occupy the top of the dial. Two slender baton hands are all that is needed for the display: no seconds hand, no date, only the hours and minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eLongines calibre 847\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mechanical \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its slender profile. It beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 40 hours of power reserve. It is a movement without a seconds hand by construction, which explains the purity of the dial and allows the 6.3mm profile. There is no battery here: the watch is wound by hand each morning, with a gesture that has become rare. The movement of this example has been \u003cstrong\u003erévisée\u003c\/strong\u003e by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, this piece wears as a classic \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brushed steel and silver dial create a restrained tone-on-tone ensemble, here highlighted by a dark brown \u003cstrong\u003elizard leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a Buckle buckle. The Lug width of 16mm leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch is mechanical and hand-wound: it must be wound daily to function. It is neither automatic nor quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 847 calibre is devoid of a seconds hand by construction: the absence of a seconds hand is original, not a missing part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows patina and a few diffuse marks, notably in its lower section, and the steel shows light signs of wear. We prefer to note it rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Vintage Longines watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, Longines calibre 847\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 vibrations\/hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered with vertical brushed finish, black Roman numerals, Longines winged hourglass, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened baton hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be confirmed, in good condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition. The silvered dial shows a patina and a few scattered marks, notably in its lower part, and the steel has fine signs of wear, consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective presentation case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Longines automatic or quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither: it is a mechanical hand-wound watch. Its 847 calibre must be wound by hand, generally once a day, by turning the crown. There is neither a battery nor an automatic rotor. It beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 40 hours of power reserve. This is a now rare mode of operation, and one of the attractions of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a manual-wind watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it past that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best rate stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the watch have no seconds hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the Longines 847 calibre was designed without a seconds hand. Longines produced two close variants: the 846, fitted with a small seconds, and the 847, intentionally without a seconds gear train. The absence of a hand is therefore original, not a missing part. It is this design choice that gives the dial its purity and the watch its exceptional slenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the winged logo on the Longines dial represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the winged hourglass, Longines' emblem since the end of the 19th century and one of the oldest registered watchmaking trademarks in the world. It marks the piece as belonging to a Swiss house founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, renowned for its dress watches and its history in sports timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 33mm case suitable for which wrist size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 33mm diameter with a Lug-to-lug of 39mm fits wrists of around 15 to 18.5cm. It is a classic and versatile size: discreet on a masculine wrist, comfortable on a slightly stronger feminine wrist. Its 6.3mm thickness allows it to slip under a shirt cuff without the slightest inconvenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321305088337,"sku":"18144536","price":661.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-longines-4427-acier-cadran-argente-brosse-manuel-1972-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1784496557","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-longines-watch-brushed-silver-dial-hand-wound-steel-1972","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}