FS: Longines 8226-1 cal. 330 / Valjoux 72
 

Up for sale is a late sixties Longines 8226-1 with caliber 330/valjoux 72 in excellent vintage condition and with all functions working as they should (stops, starts and returns to zero). Just a well preserved vintage watch in a modern size (42.5 mm w/o crown) with, in my humble opinion, great wrist presence and pop (check out that Newmanesque sub dial and the yellow chrono hand!) Price is 1850 USD (net) via paypal or wire and includes watch head, Longines Extract from the Archives and insured, overnight shipping to the US via ParcelPro. International deals considered, but may require additional shipping/insurance charges – email me and let’s discuss. Happy to answer any questions, provide additional pictures or references via email or phone. No trades, please.

Dial
Excellent condition and appears to be all original. All of the subdials show some discoloration on the outer edges likely due to hand drag issues in the past that have since been remedied (with the discoloration in the hour totalizer being the most obvious). See high res pictures below for additional detail.

Hands
Excellent condition with lume matching the dial

Case
The original brushed finish has been polished out, however, the original lines of the case are still present and sharp as seen in pictures below. Pushers and signed crowns are correct for this watch

Crystal
Mint. Please excuse any dust on the photos

Bezel
Excellent condition and works as it should

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