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A Refined Longines Admiral from circa 1970
Vintage Longines Admiral reference 8343-1 reflects the restrained design language of circa 1970. Its 34 mm gold-plated round case frames a silver dial with applied markers, gold-tone hands and a date aperture, giving the watch a composed, practical presence. Beneath the acrylic crystal, Longines automatic caliber 505, with 24 jewels, brings mechanical substance to the design. The compact proportions and balanced combination of dress-oriented finishes with everyday date functionality make it an appealing expression of Longines watchmaking from the period.
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Longines Admiral
- Reference
- 8343-1
- Estimated production
- circa 1970
- Case material
- gold-plated
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 35 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Dial
- original
- Crystal
- acrylic
- Crown
- original
- Strap / bracelet
- calf leather strap
- Movement
- automatic
- Caliber
- 505
- Jewels
- 24
- Movement serial
- ****9290
- Water resistance
- Splash resistant only; not suitable for swimming or immersion
02Service & provenance+
Last serviced: 02 September 2026
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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