{"product_id":"800","title":"No. 800 \/ Longines Admiral 5 Star - 1974","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLongines\u003cbr\u003eAdmiral 5 Star\u003cbr\u003e1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-5925d122664403e8564e\" class=\"sqs-block horizontalrule-block sqs-block-horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-3391a82ed26dba9c8283\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic from 1974 features a vertically brushed 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 that lend a sharp, elegant presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stainless steel case has a solid, angular design with a screw-down caseback. Inside is the Longines Caliber 6651, equipped with a date function. The date is set by moving the hands back and forth across midnight—a clever mechanism typical of Longines automatics from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Admiral 5 Star reflects Longines' early-1970s design language—functional, modern, and built to a high standard. A well-preserved and historically interesting piece for collectors who value mechanical reliability and clean aesthetics from one of Switzerland's most storied watchmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-8728730bf988a2db30ad\" class=\"sqs-block horizontalrule-block sqs-block-horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-45bee516f544b35a3d83\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMODEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral 5 Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eREFERENCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1563 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYEAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSERIAL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51834103\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCASE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm (excl. crown), Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMOVEMENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic, Cal.6651\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLUG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eINCLUDES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch with new faux leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-2e7f618d9be3bfdb6480\" class=\"sqs-block horizontalrule-block sqs-block-horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-53a459564dba0d6d3514\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOVERALL \u003cstrong\u003eA Rank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCASE \u003cstrong\u003eSome Scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIAL \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHANDS \u0026amp; INDICES \u003cstrong\u003ePatina And Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Condition, checked and oiled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACCURACY \u003cstrong\u003eAround 9 Sec. \/ day (12 Hr. 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