Vintage Longines Watch Tank 8099.3 — Grey Dial Roman Numerals (1968)
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Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
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The sculptural design of a steel Longines
This Longines captivates with its brushed steel square case, featuring the sculptural design typical of the late 1960s. The Longines house, one of the oldest Swiss manufactures, presents here a dress piece with a distinctly assertive character. The round, gray, finely sandblasted dial fits within the geometric shape of the case, creating an elegant contrast between the dial’s softness and the clean lines of the steel. A characterful watch, at once understated and original.
The sandblasted gray dial catches the light softly, animated by elegant black Roman numerals arranged around the perimeter. The Longines logo with the winged hourglass — the oldest horological emblem still in use — crowns the top of the dial, while the black hands ensure a clear reading of the hours and minutes. The mention “Swiss Made” appears discreetly at the bottom, a guarantee of the piece’s Swiss origin.
At the heart of this Longines beats caliber 428, a 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement produced by the manufacture between the mid-1960s and the early 1970s. Renowned for the quality of its finishing and its reliability, this simple, carefully crafted caliber drives the hours and minutes. The Longines manual movements of this era are among the most appreciated in Swiss horology before the quartz era.
With its 28mm case and its Lug width of 19mm, this Longines is worn equally well on a man’s or a woman’s wrist, in a dressy and vintage spirit. The original gray dial is well preserved. The brushed steel shows signs of use, visible in the light and consistent with the age of the piece; the steel can be repolished if desired. The acrylic Crystal is in good condition (8/10), and the recently fitted handmade black leather strap completes the ensemble; its crown and its Buckle are not original.
Three points to note
- Case square brushed steel case with sculptural design, round sandblasted gray dial with Roman numerals.
- Longines 428 manual mechanical caliber (17 jewels), mid-1960s to early 1970s.
- Original dial well preserved; steel scratched from use (repolishable), acrylic Crystal 8/10. Everything is disclosed without reserve.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Tank (square steel case)
- Reference: 8099.3
- Estimated year: 1968
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Longines 428 caliber (17 jewels)
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Brushed steel, carrée shape (sculptural design)
- Dimensions: 28mm wide (29mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 33mm
- Thickness: 6.9mm
- Lug width: 19mm
- Crown: Steel, non-original
- Dial : Sandblasted gray, black Roman numerals, Longines winged hourglass logo, “Swiss Made”, original
- Hands : Black, original
- Crystal : Acrylic, good condition (8/10)
- Strap : Handmade black leather, non-original
- Buckle : Steel buckle, non-original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition : Beautifully preserved condition. Well-preserved original gray dial. The brushed steel shows signs of wear, consistent with age and able to be repolished. Crystal acrylic in good condition (8/10).
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical : Movement inspected, one-year warranty
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Why do we refer to the "Tank" shape for this watch?
The "Tank" shape refers to a case with straight, geometric lines, popularized by Cartier — the Tank is a trademarked design of the house, whose shape is said to evoke the tanks of the First World War. The term is now commonly used to describe dressy cases with sharp angles. This Longines is not a Cartier, but it belongs to that geometric spirit, in a Swiss interpretation in steel with a sculptural design.
What is the Longines house?
Longines is a Swiss watch manufacture founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier. Its emblem, the winged hourglass, is the oldest watch logo still registered and unchanged. Renowned for the quality of its movements and its heritage in chronometry and aviation, Longines ranks among the great names of Swiss watchmaking.
What is the Longines caliber 428?
The 428 is a hand-wound mechanical movement with 17 jewels, produced by Longines between the mid-1960s and the early 1970s. Appreciated for its reliability and careful finishing, it drives the hours and minutes. A manual movement is wound every day by the crown; periodic servicing by a watchmaker preserves its proper operation.
Is the case made of steel?
Yes, the case is made of brushed stainless steel. Unlike gold-plated models, it does not present any risk of plating wear: steel retains its appearance over time and can be repolished. Here, one notes signs of wear on the brushed surfaces, consistent with the age of the piece and disclosed with full transparency.
Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman?
This is a Unisex piece. Its 28mm case offers a balanced size, comfortable on both masculine and feminine wrists. Its carrée shape with sculptural lines and its gray dial with Roman numerals make it an elegant yet distinctive dress watch, ideal for both daytime and evening wear.
What is the international shipping time?
Dispatch within 48 hours, international delivery within 3 to 5 days, insurance included.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
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- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
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Taxes and Customs
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