Longines 8.68N vintage Swiss made ladies womens stainless wristwatch from 1930s

Description: 1930's Longines 8.68N vintage ladies women's all stainless steel mechanical wristwatch Swiss made Caliber Longines 8.68N (Longines 8LN), 17 jewels It would be great find for any collector The 1930s Longines 8.68N vintage ladies wristwatch is a timeless piece of Swiss craftsmanship that exudes elegance and sophistication. This stainless steel wristwatch features a sleek, round case that reflects the minimalist design ethos of the era. The dial is adorned with delicate, easy-to-read Arabic numerals and slim hands, offering a clear and refined look. The Longines logo is elegantly positioned under the 12 o’clock mark, emphasizing the brand's heritage. Powered by the reliable 8.68N manual-wind movement, this watch is not only a beautiful accessory but also a testament to the precision and quality that Longines is renowned for. This watch captures the essence of 1930s style, making it a perfect addition for collectors and those who appreciate vintage horology. DEFECTS: traces of use COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland MANUFACTURER: Longines OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8 CASE All stainless steel case Condition (10-point scale): 8-9 Inscriptions on the back side of the back cover: acier inox staybrite (stainless steel), serial numbers 21000 16 and Longines GLASS Material: acrylic Condition (10-point scale): 9 DIAL Condition (10-point scale): 6-7 Inscriptions on the dial: Longines STRAP Vintage used strap as a gift! MOVEMENT Mechanical: hand-winding Serial number: 5970552 By serial number, you can determine the time of watchmaking (here: http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/longines.php you can see the table of Longines serial numbers matching mechanism to years of production watches). In accordance with this table watches made in 1938-1940 Caliber: Longines 8.68N https://ranfft.org/caliber/7640-Longines-868N Basic Information Name Longines 8.68N Base Calibre Longines 8LN Manufacturer Longines Launch Year 1941 Caliber Family Description (US version) 8.5" 24: hidden winding gear, 3 train bridges 8.68Z (8L): hidden winding gear, 1 train bridge 8.68N (8LN): open winding gear 8.68NS (8LNS): open winding gear, sweep second Related calibers Longines 8.5" 24, Longines 8.68N, Longines 8.68Z, Longines 8L, Longines 8LN Is COSC certified No Technical Details Lignes Dimensions 8.75 ‴ Dimensions 19.6 mm Height 3.25 mm Further Measures Mounting Diameter (Dm): 19.4mm Stem height (T): 1.6mm Power Reserve 38 hours Frequency 18,000 vph Jewels 17 Complications and Specifications Shape Round Complications Sub Second Regulator Type Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) Movement Type Manual Escapement Type Swiss Lever Control Type Balance Wheel Winding Type Stem Winding Setting Type Stem Set Additional Information Hand Sizes 1.04 x 0.56 / 0.16mm Hand Count 3 Country Of Manufacture Switzerland Notes Remarks: bimetallic screw balance, Breguet hairspring Other data: balance staff: U519 stem: W519 This caliber is identical to: Longines 8LN Signature 1941: 8.68N, 6102147, LXW, Longines Watch Co. Swiss, 8LN, 17 Jewels - 6102147 (Longines 8LN) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS Width 0.87 inch (22.0 mm) Width with crown 0.93 inch (23.5 mm) Length 1.10 inch (28.0 mm) Depth 0.31 inch (8.0 mm) Crystal 0.79 inch (20.0 mm) Total weight (with strap) 0.49 oz (14.0 g) Function Hours, minute, second subdial Country of origin Switzerland Dimensions of watches HISTORY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longines Longines is a watch company based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832, it is currently owned by the Swatch Group. Its winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker. Based in Saint-Imier since 1832, the Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon S.A. was among the world’s leading watch companies. In 2007, Longines had its 175th anniversary. The brand evolved from a comptoir to a full-fledged manufacturing operation and then back down to an établisseur today, since the early 1980s, as a Swatch Group company. RECOMMENDATIONS All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches). Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive. Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture. If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust. If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc. Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard. When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. It is desirable to adjust the hands of your watch at the same time every day. An automatic or self-winding watch should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. It is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours). Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism. Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the course of your watches is worsening and the accuracy of the reduction in the duration of the clock (autonomy) from one fully wound spring - it need a service. IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down. To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth. Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement. Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed. Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good. Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive. Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours). Chronograph watches. In most cases, these watches contain the "start/stop" button and "reset" button. It is strongly recommended not to press the "reset" if the chronograph is running. Before you use the "Reset" button need to stop the chronograph by button "start/stop". Using the "reset" when running chronograph can damage the mechanism of most models of watches. PAYMENT Total amount due includes the final auction price plus Shipping. Shipping will be determined based upon the SHIP TO address. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping does not include duties, local taxes or any other importation fees. SHIPPING We ship to any country. This item will be shipped to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered airmail with tracking number and insurance within 7-14 days (except for the weekends and holidays) after the payment is fully received. Typical Delivery Time European Countries: about 7-10 days; USA, Japan & other: about 10-14 days. NOTE: Delivery time may increase because of postal services and/or customs. 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Price: 255 USD

Location: cherkassy, сherkaska oblast

End Time: 2024-12-31T20:14:01.000Z

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