Stunning near mint all original Longines "mystery dial" automatic vintage timepiece with superb caliber 350 movement and bright original silver dials. Longines has produced several mystery dial models over its long history, but this is one of the only automatically wound versions and therefore a very desirable model for the every day wearer. This example is in remarkable near mint condition with stunning dials, original signed crown and excellent gold filled case showing almost no signs of wear. This stylish 1960's dress watch has a wonderfully unique look and is ready to wear, fully serviced and keeping great time.
Style: Mid-Century Dress
Circa: 1963
Case: Beautiful 10k gold filled single piece case in superb near mint condition. To access the movement, the crystal is removed using a special Longines Admiral 1200 wrench as stamped on the back of the case. This example has not been polished to maintain its collectible value, but will brighten up nicely if so desired. Measures 33.5mm in diameter excluding the original Longines winged hourglass signed crown. Signed inside Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc. New York Geneva Montreal, Star Watch Co. with model number 2752-FL-352. Comes on brand new excellent quality genuine leather 18mm strap.
Dial: Stunning near mint original factory printed 2-piece dial with hour marker floating on the inner dial and applied baton markers on the outer ring. Signed Longines Automatic.
Movement: Superb quality Longines calibre 350 automatically wound movement with unique circular track/rotor mechanism, 19800 VPH balance frequency and fancy KIF balance shock system. Near mint condition, signed Longines Grand Prize Automatic with serial number dating it to 1963. Recently service by our watchmaker and in excellent working condition.