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No. 771 / Longines Admiral 5 Star - 1969

No. 771 / Longines Admiral 5 Star - 1969

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Longines
Admiral 5 Star
1969


Intro

This is a 1969 Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic, reference 1563-1.

It features a vertically brushed silver dial adorned with the iconic winged hourglass logo and five applied stars—a hallmark of the Admiral series denoting enhanced durability and movement quality. The layout is clean and purposeful, with baton hour markers and matching baton hands, contributing to its sharp, elegant presence.

The stainless steel case has a solid, angular design with a screw-down caseback. Inside is the Longines Caliber 6651, a 21,600 vph automatic movement with date function. The date is set by moving the hands back and forth past midnight, a clever mechanism typical of Longines automatics from this era.

This Admiral 5 Star reflects Longines’ late-1960s design language—functional, modern, and built with quality. A well-preserved and historically interesting piece for collectors who value mechanical reliability and clean aesthetics from one of Switzerland’s most storied watchmakers.

Story

Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines quickly established itself as a premier watchmaker, renowned for its precision pocket watches. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the brand garnered international acclaim, earning awards at world’s fairs and becoming synonymous with accurate timekeeping. Longines played a pivotal role in the development of sports timing and aviation, serving as the official timekeeper for various events.

Despite its modern lineup within the Swatch Group, vintage Longines watches remain on par with other prestigious brands like Omega and IWC, both in terms of craftsmanship and heritage.


Detail

MODEL
Admiral 5 Star

REFERENCE
1563 1

YEAR
1969

SERIAL
16880431

CASE
35mm (excl. crown), Stainless Steel

MOVEMENT
Automatic, 6651 (51953711)

LUG
18.3mm

COMES WITH
Watch with new faux leather strap


Condition

OVERALL A Rank
CASE Some Scratches
CRYSTAL Small Scratches
DIAL Little Patina
HANDS Little Patina
MOVEMENT Running, checked and oiled
ACCURACY 2 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)

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