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Longines Admiral, 1973 — refined jumbo presence
The Longines Admiral from 1973 presents a classic jumbo-case presence that reflects early 1970s proportions and taste. Its clean, purposeful design emphasizes legibility and wrist presence, a hallmark of the era’s sport-dress watches. Inside sits Longines’ Cal. 431 automatic movement, showing the brand’s mid-century competence in robust, reliable calibres. For the modern collector, the Admiral offers a direct link to period design and mechanical authenticity, serving as a tasteful everyday watch that exemplifies thoughtful construction and the steady engineering Longines is known for.
Watch dossier
Important details, without the clutter.
01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Longines Longines ADMIRAL Ref. 8581-5
- Reference
- 8581-5
- Estimated production
- 1973
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- Cal. 431
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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