{"product_id":"longines-dress-watch-ref-7821-1967-manual-wind-patina-roman-numeral-dial-serviced","title":"Longines Dress Watch Ref. 7821 | 1967 | Manual Wind | Patina Roman Numeral Dial | Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully understated example of a fully original \u003cb\u003evintage Longines dress watch\u003c\/b\u003e, reference \u003cb\u003e7821\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to 1967, sitting on a lovely aftermarket tan leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant example features a compact \u003cb\u003e34mm stainless-steel case\u003c\/b\u003e, a refined silver\/off-white dial with elongated Roman numeral markers, slender dark hands and Longines' iconic \u003cb\u003ewinged-hourglass emblem\u003c\/b\u003e. The restrained proportions and exceptionally slim profile give the watch a timeless dress-watch character that feels distinctly of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just \u003cb\u003e6mm thick\u003c\/b\u003e, the watch sits elegantly on the wrist, while the clean dial and absence of unnecessary complications allow the quality of the Longines design to take centre stage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original signed Longines crown completes the case, providing an elegant period detail and further contributing to the watch's authentic vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the watch is the \u003cb\u003eLongines Calibre 428\u003c\/b\u003e, a slim 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement operating at \u003cb\u003e21,600 vibrations per hour\u003c\/b\u003e. The Cal. 428 was designed as a refined, compact hand-wound movement, making it particularly well suited to the elegant proportions of this dress watch.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been \u003cb\u003eprofessionally serviced and lubricated\u003c\/b\u003e, helping to ensure smooth operation and reliable timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference:\u003c\/b\u003e 7821\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual Longines Cal. 428\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e 21,600 vph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 33.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/b\u003e 39.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug width:\u003c\/b\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory Patina off-white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumerals:\u003c\/b\u003e Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, minutes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrap:\u003c\/b\u003e Tan leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Longines presents with the understated elegance characteristic of vintage Swiss dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePatina\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eoff-white dial, printed Roman numerals and Longines winged-hourglass emblem\u003c\/b\u003e create a beautifully balanced dial, while the slim stainless-steel case gives the watch an exceptionally refined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case displays signs of age and previous wear consistent with a vintage timepiece, with the natural character of the watch retained rather than presenting as an overly refinished example. The dial also displays subtle signs of patina and age, adding to its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acrylic crystal has some age-related surface marks, consistent with a watch of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, with vintage watches, delicate care and handling is required when activating movements, winding the watch, setting the time. The crown \u0026amp; stem can especially can be fragile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease refer carefully to the photographs, which form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vault \u0026 Time Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58654337139019,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/6132\/3851\/files\/IMG_6150.heic?v=1790789503","url":"https:\/\/vaulttimecollective.co.uk\/products\/longines-dress-watch-ref-7821-1967-manual-wind-patina-roman-numeral-dial-serviced","provider":"The Vault \u0026 Time Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}