LONGINES ADMIRAL 5 STARS Cal.L636.5 25Jewels Automatic.

LONGINES ADMIRAL 5 STARS Cal.L636.5 25Jewels Automatic.

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Item description

Movement :

• Caliber No. : 505.
• Movement : Automatic.
• Beat rate : 19800bph.

Externals :

• Serial No. : 16052341.
• Dial No. : SWISS MADE.
• Glass : Crystal.
• Case size : About 33mm.
• Lug width : 18mm.
• Band : Wrist size that can be worn is Up to about 175mm.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• Quick set(Day/Date) : Okay.
  Day of the week can be set in English or Chinese.
  Set of the date : The set at one stage pulling the crown.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.

Key Features

• The Sovereign Icon of Swiss Executive Luxury: Stemming from one of the most distinguished heritage lineages in Saint-Imier watchmaking, the LONGINES Admiral 5 Stars represented the absolute pinnacle of mid-to-late 20th-century executive versatility. The legendary "5 Stars" insignia proudly affixed to the dial historically signified LONGINES's highest grade of internal movement regulation and casing quality. Explicitly engineered for global business leaders and modern travelers, it combined rugged daily durability with refined, high-society dress aesthetics.
• The Proven 25-Jewel Caliber L636.5 Automatic Heart: This masterpiece is powered by the highly respected 25-jewel Caliber L636.5, a high-performance Swiss automatic engine operating at a swift high-beat frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second). Built upon a legendary movement architecture customized specifically for LONGINES, this caliber deploys a lavish 25-jewel specification to minimize gear friction. It features modern executive conveniences including hacking seconds, quick-set calendar functionality, and smooth manual-winding capability.
• Architectural Admiral Case Geometry and Tactile Presence: Globally celebrated among vintage Swiss watch purists, the LONGINES Admiral features a substantial, broad-shouldered case profile with multifaceted lugs and a polished bezel that controls light with striking warmth. Its low center-of-gravity engineering allows the automatic timepiece to sit entirely flush against the wrist, sliding weightlessly and effortlessly under a tailored executive shirt cuff while maintaining a commanding physical presence.
• Immaculate "5 Stars" Dial Balance and Dual-Calendar Utility: The dial of the Admiral is a study in clinical Swiss visual harmony, showcasing a radiant silver or champagne sunburst canvas. It is decorated with hand-applied, multifaceted hour indices, the iconic applied winged hourglass logo, and five distinct metallic stars positioned symmetrically above 6 o'clock. Balanced at 3 o'clock, the dual-calendar window offers instantaneous day and date tracking for high-efficiency daily legibility.
• An Investment-Grade Treasure of Saint-Imier Heritage: The Caliber L636.5 25-jewel automatic variant remains a highly coveted, universally respected cornerstone reference for serious vintage watch purists worldwide. It represents the perfect historical intersection where traditional Swiss movement refinement successfully adapted into a high-utility, elegant daily instrument. Built to an uncompromising heirloom standard that effortlessly outlasts passing design trends, it stands as a profound testament to an era when LONGINES defined executive mechanical luxury.

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Notes

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