This is an attractive and well-preserved vintage Longines watch. It is often referred to as a "poor man's Patek" because it resembles the highly collectible Patek Philippe reference 2508, but it costs only a fraction of what the Patek is worth.
The watch features a stunning factory original dial in superb condition and is powered by a professionally serviced Calibre 12.68z manual-wind movement, with a serial number of 11205324, dating it to 1959. The solid stainless steel case is in remarkable, unpolished condition. The case model is 6263-25 and measures 35mm across (excluding the crown) and 43mm from lug tip to lug tip. The crystal is brand new, and the watch retains its original metal case gasket and signed crown.
It will come with a brand new 18mm genuine leather strap. Rare and well-preserved vintage Longines watches like this one are scarce in today's market. The wrist size shown in the photo is 6 inches.
1959 LONGINES GENT'S WATCH
Circa: 1959
Model: Unsigned
Calibre: 12.68z
Movement serial #: 11205324
Jewel count: 17 jewels
Movement Type: Manual wind
Case model: 6263
Case Material: solid stainless steel
Case gasket: metal gasket
Crystal: Acrylic brand new
Crown: Original signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 35mm
Case length lug to lug: 43mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Dauphine (original)
Strap material: Genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches