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All Original LONGINES Ultra-Quartz: World's First Cybernetic Quartz
This watch was SOLD on January 15, 2015 (Destination: Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Accessories: none Crystal: glass Dial Width: 35 mm Dial Height: 35 mm |
Movement: 8 jewels quartz
Case: stainless steel Case Width: 40 mm without crown Case Height: 45 mm Case Number: 16, 378383 Movement Number: L6512 Bracelet: stainless steel Bracelet Width: 24 mm Bracelet Length: 6.5 in (measures up to in 8.25 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made LONGINES Ultra-Quartz Watch with Date display.
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL/ Complete LONGINES !!!
- black detail on matte white dial
- tilted date display window
- STAINLESS STEEL case, concealed crown, bracelet, case back & clasp
- 8 jewels cybernetic quartz movement
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
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In 1969, LONGINES made watchmaking history with its Ultra-Quartz as the first cybernetic quartz watch!
The LONGINES Ultra-Quartz is an unconventional & innovative approach in the design of the quartz movement. It had 3 Modules: Electronic, Conventional & Motor Modules - the "relationship" between these Modules defines it as a cybernatic quartz.
Cybernetics: the science of communication & control theory that is concerned especially with the comparative study of automatic control systems.
[Merriam-Webster (January 12, 2015) • Cybernetics (Definition) • Retrieved from http://merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybernetics]
This stunning LONGINES Ultra-Quartz has remarkably retained all of its original manufactured parts!
Longines produced only a limited number of this model - few survive to this day & even fewer are ever found in this NEAR MINT state!
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): Showing very light signs of wear. Very faint scratches on the case, bezel, bracelet or buckle are visible to the naked eye.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
stainless steel case in brushed metal finish
matte off-white dial or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
steel hour & minute hands; red-coated steel second hand
steel hooked hour markers
date display window between 4 & 5 o'clock
steel LONGINES name & symbol logos at 12 o'clock
steel Ultra-Quartz emblem, painted black "ULTRA-QUARTZ" & "T SWISS MADE T" at 6 o'clock
clear painted white on blue grid/trim
stainless steel concealed LONGINES crown
To adjust time:Lift the tab,
original LONGINES stainless steel bracelet
Bracelet Length: 6.5 in (measures up to in 8.25 in with case)
stainless steel LONGINES fold-over clasp
stainless steel LONGINES inner clasp
stainless steel case back decorated in guilloche pattern & embossed with "STAINLESS STEEL" & serial numbers
battery tab embossed with LONGINES name logo, Ultra-Quartz emblem & "ULTRA-QUARTZ"
[Longines (January 12, 2015) • The Company History - 20th Century (Image File) • Retrieved from http://longines.com/company/history/20#year-1969]
Swiss-made LONGINES 8 jewels quartz movement- tested by our experienced technician
More in-depth information about the LONGINES Ultra-Quartz is found at the following websites:
