#Accuracy of longines l636 calibre watch plus#

Indoors and under artificial light, the dial can also show very subtle shades of brown and green making this a distinctly more interesting and unusual dial. The subtle vertical graining of the dial is a little less apparent when the watch is worn rather than in the photographs and changes colour subtly, depending on the light, from silver-white to silver-grey.

In use, the dial catches the light wonderfully. The applied gilt 3, 6, 9, 12 numerals and ‘Baton’ hour indices became known as the ‘Explorer’ dial after Rolex capitalised on the first summit of Everest, having supplied the expedition with watches of a similar design, and subsequently named this the ‘Explorer’ model. The silver-grey ‘Explorer’ type dial with restored ‘Index’ hands and sub-dial at 6 o’clock, is a classic design which was also used by Rolex and Omega from the early 1950s onwards. For this reason the price of this watch has been reduced by £500. A faint outline remains which can be seen when looking closely at the watch, although not in the images. Please note – the case-back of this watch is thin due to having a previous inscription which has now been removed.

#Accuracy of longines l636 calibre watch plus#

Notable features of this watch include its unusual vertical grain ‘Explorer’ type dial and its superb Longines Calibre 370 hand-wound movement, plus its overall amazing, fully restored condition. This is a superb example of a 1960s vintage Longines 9ct gentleman’s dress watch with subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Here we have a classic example of Longines style and elegance from the early 1960s when technically, Longines competed head to head and on level terms with almost all of the top tier Swiss watch manufacturers. Certain models however, such as the now legendary Longines Calibre 13ZN chronograph have sky-rocketed. It is only relatively recently that Longines vintage watches have returned to the admiration and popularity they deserve, with values rising on average by 15% per year. For a long time, something of a Cinderella among the watch collecting fraternity, Longines is now rightfully returning to the elevated status they once held in the pre and post-war years. They are also responsible for some of the most beautiful watches ever made. A date window at 3'o clock imparts you with a holistic view of time.Longines is one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers with an unparalleled history of invention, innovation, patents and awards. Every watch from the range is water and scratch-resistant, making them fairly indestructible. This makes them the perfect wear for any occasion- a casual weekend out to a formal meeting at work.Įquipped with self-winding mechanical movement, the accuracy of these watches cannot be questioned.

The collection's appearance is understatedly elegant because of minimalist aesthetics.

The straps are broadly made of metal but alligator leather options are also present.

The case is a classic round and can be made of diverse materials ranging from gold to stainless steel. Each model features a dome-shaped dial with sapphire crystal- scratch resistant and anti-reflective. Timeless design, exceptional finish and intricate detailing are many such common attributes present across the collection. The slender, elegant timepieces launched under this collection became so famous that even today these watches are considered a classic.Ī unisex line, the Flagship models have found their way into the hearts of various watch enthusiasts across the globe. The collection was inaugurated in 1957, after Longines had already established itself as a renowned manufacturer of premier watches. The Flagship range was launched as a sub collection under the Heritage Collection by Longines.