Want to sell a similar watch? Create a listing now

Longines Admiral 1969 Vintage Mens Large Classic 5 Star Admiral SS Steel Divers Watch - Stainless Steel

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1969 | No original box | No original papers
$2,732
+ $29 insured shipping within:
Wire transfer
Buyer Protection

Thanks to our Buyer Protection, your purchase is fully covered. If something goes wrong, we're there to help. .

Shipping and Seller Information

Item is in stock
Anticipated delivery in 3 - 7 days
Professional dealer
4.8 ( )

More About This Listing

Basic Info
Listing code I6TD12
Brand Longines
Model Admiral
Reference number 8980
Dealer product code 8980
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1969
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Georgia, Suwanee
Price $2,732
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 501
Number of jewels 17

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 37 x 42 mm
Crystal Plastic
Dial Black
Dial numerals Arabic numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Silver

Description
1969 LONGINES Vintage Mens Large Classic 5 Star Admiral SS Steel Divers Watch - Stainless Steel

Gorgeous Condition - Ghosted Original Bezel - 1 Year Warranty

Today's offering showcases this very cool and uncommon Longines Five Star Admiral diver's watch. It has an awesome divers design with a bezel that has ghosted over time.

Full size, it measures 37mm in diameter without the crown, and its chunky case and bi-directional divers bezel make it wear larger than its dimensions. Its luminous dial has a classic design.

Powering the watch is a Longines caliber 501 automatic movement that is underappreciated for its quality. It also comes equipped with its original JB Champion for Longines bracelet date stamped 1969.

It has all of its original parts and presents in beautiful condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

The case presents as just short of mint. The back shows fairly mild signs of previous polishing and the bezel insert has slight wear. As we mentioned, the numbers have wonderfully "ghosted" giving it a monochromatic look that we really love.

Its dial presents as mint. And its original Longines brick link bracelet, which has fairly mild stretch, presents as just short of mint. 

It has just been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time like a new Longines in our testing recording position.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

An uncommon and classic Longines with a rugged look that looks nearly like new on the wrist!

Longines:

Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Richard Byrd, and Charles Lindbergh, these pieces are sought after by serious collectors, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a very fine wristwatch.

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Longines

Country of origin: Switzerland

Model: Five Star Admiral, ref. 501-1002

Serial no.: 14,346,392

Year built: 1969

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Date, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Elapsed Time

Designed for: Men

Case material: Stainless steel with large full diamond bezel, which has been previously aftermarket set by a jeweler.

Case condition: Presents as just short of mint. The back shows fairly mild signs of previous polishing and the bezel insert has slight wear. As we mentioned, the numbers have wonderfully "ghosted" giving it a monochromatic look that we really love.

Dimensions: 37mm wide (excluding crown) by 42mm long lug tip to tip

Dial: Black, signed Longines, divers style with large luminous baton indexes which glow, presents as mint with toning of the luminous

Hands: Original, luminous steel batons

Movement type: Signed Longines, caliber 501, automatic, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, monometallic balance, shock resistant

Band: Original, signed Longines, brick links, brushed finish, fits a wrist up to approx. 7.5 inches, adjustable, fairly mild stretch, and the finish presents as just short of mint

Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition

Serviced: Yes, freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.

Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time like a new Longines in our testing recording position.

Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

SKU 8980

Security on Chrono24 for This Listing

Payment via Chrono24's secure Escrow Service

Payment via Chrono24's secure Escrow Service

Thanks to the Chrono24 Escrow Service, your payment is fully covered. We keep your money in our escrow account for 14 days after delivery of your watch. Thus, you have time to carefully inspect your order knowing your money is safe in our account. Only then do we send the money to the dealer.
Commitment to Authenticity

Commitment to Authenticity

Our promise: Every new and used watch on Chrono24 is authentic. Our dealers are required to inspect each watch's authenticity and may only list original timepieces. However, should issues arise, you have 14 days upon delivery of your order to contact our support team and get your money back.
14-day money-back guarantee

14-day money-back guarantee

If the watch arrives and is defective or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return and receive your money back.
Strict dealer guidelines

Strict dealer guidelines

In the interest of security, dealers on our marketplace must follow a strict set of rules. Before a professional dealer can sell on our platform, they must provide us with their photo ID, commercial register entry, business address, and tax number. Furthermore, we require all dealers to follow our strict dealer guidelines.
Insured shipping

Insured shipping

Dealers ship every order fully insured, so you can make both domestic and international purchases risk-free.
Chrono24's quality & security team

Chrono24's quality & security team

Our 40-person quality & security team works hard to detect suspicious listings and address issues before they arise, allowing you to focus on what's most important – finding the right watch!
Learn more about security on Chrono24

Easy returns

Dissatisfied with your purchase? No worries! Chrono24's secure Escrow Service makes returning your order a breeze. If the watch arrives and is suspicious, defective, or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return.

How returns work:

  1. 1.  Inform Chrono24's support team

  2. 2.  Ship the watch back to the dealer insured for its full value

  3. 3.  Receive a refund for the purchase price

You may also be interested in these watches

Over 800,000 satisfied watch buyers worldwide

Chrono24 dealers receive great ratings: 4.8 out of 5

Chrono24's Commitment to Authenticity

Seller

Connoisseur Of Time
Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2010
Suwanee, United States of America
English, Czech
755 watches sold
265 active listings
Suwanee, United States of America
English, Czech

Badges

Assessments are based on seller performance over the last 90 days.
Trusted Seller

Fulfills all regulatory and internal criteria

Punctuality

Ships 90% of their items on time or earlier

Response Time

Replies within 12 hours

Sales

39 items sold

Reviews (425)
4.8
4.8 Shipping
4.9 Item description
4.8 Communication
415 buyers recommend this seller
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
We only publish verified reviews about successful purchases, returns, and communication between the buyer and seller.

Do you have any questions?

Contact
Here's how to purchase a specific item:
  1. On the listing page, click the green "Buy" button.
  2. Enter your shipping address, and click "Submit order."
  3. We will send you the payment information as soon as the seller has processed your order.
  4. The seller will ship your order after you have transferred payment.
Here's how to negotiate a price with a seller:
  1. Click on the "Suggest a price" button on the listing page.
  2. Enter your price suggestion and shipping address so the seller can calculate shipping costs.
  3. The seller will make you an individualized offer, including shipping costs.
  4. Accept the offer to order the item.
  5. We will then send you the payment information so you can pay for your order.
  6. As soon as your payment arrives, the seller will ship your item.

More questions and answers