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A 1970 Longines Admiral Automatic UFO
Longines Admiral Automatic UFO Ref. 8581-3 reflects the design language of 1970, with proportions and details characteristic of its era. Its 39.0 mm proportions, steel case, original black dial with applied baton markers, red accent indexes and and framed date at 3 dial create a composed, wearable presence without obscuring the watch’s individual period character. Inside, the automatic calibre 431, fitted with 25 jewels provides the technical foundation and connects the watch with Longines’s watchmaking tradition. The aftermarket steel bracelet with original longines folding clasp completes a practical configuration suited to regular wear. For a contemporary collector, it offers a considered combination of period design, mechanical interest and everyday usability.
Watch dossier
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Longines Longines Admiral Automatic UFO Ref. 8581-3
- Reference
- 8581-3
- Case material
- Steel
- Case diameter
- 39 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Dial
- Original black dial with applied baton markers, red accent indexes, and framed date at 3
- Crystal
- Acrylic (period-correct)
- Crown
- Signed
- Strap / bracelet
- Aftermarket steel bracelet with original Longines folding clasp
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 431
- Jewels
- 25
- Movement serial
- 5089••••
02Service & provenance+
The service includes the following operations: • Disassembly of the watch • Movement overhaul: dismantling • Cleaning, reassembly and lubrication • Use of Moebius synthetic oils • Ultrasonic cleaning of the case • Reassembly of the case and the watch • Final technical and aesthetic checks
03Delivery & returns+
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