Description:

Longines 17J grade 528 wrist watch #51959952, case #7978619, vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel split plate movement with bold red ruby jewels and gilt lettering, matte black metal dial with the time display offset to the right hand side of the dial, 3 raised silver triangular markers, each set with a small diamond and "Longines" marked in silver on the lower-left of the dial, dial does have some patches of patina along with small specks of discoloration across the entire dial, silver steel wedge-style hands also have some patina, wide rectangular smooth polish yellow gold filled (YGF) thin-model case with a narrow bezel supporting a flat top domed plastic crystal, Longines marked crown and heavy wire-frame center lugs, case is showing normal even wear overall with a few small spots of brass starting on the case edges, measures approx. 31mm wide x 31mm lug to lug (23mm tall case-only) x 7mm thick (crystal included).

Matching YGF mesh-style fully adjustable bracelet band with tightly interconnected small links finished on one side with a smooth polish rounded end and on the reverse with a slide clasp buckle with a raised Longines symbol on the top, the rounded end fits into the clasp and you can adjust how long to wear the watch between 6" & 9" total wearable length, band has a little discoloration right near the case however the rest is showing only light even wear. A high quality vintage triple signed watch from the 1970s, still very eye-catching even with the dial flaws, in excellent overall condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1970s
  • Company: Longines
  • Jewels: 1117J
  • Setting/Movement Type: manual-wind
  • Model/Grade: 528
  • Serial #: 51959952
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: black
  • Dial Details: diamond-inset markers
  • Hand Style: wedge
  • Case Style: rectangular
  • Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
  • Case Details: thin model, wire lugs
  • Case Width, without crown: 31mm (1.22 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  31mm (1.22 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  7mm (0.28 inches)
  • Band Size: adjustable
  • Band Material: metal bracelet
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Unisex