Vintage
Longines Super Water-Resistant Diver Flyback Chronograph (1969) 8225
Collector's Corner
The long and rich history of Longines is written into each of the brand’s design. Each piece produced over the years is part of the Swiss watchmaker identity, a historical legacy that Longines has always strived to preserve and highlight.
That is why the brand now offers a range of exceptional vintage watches that have been carefully serviced and revised by its specialised heritage workshop. These unique models are exclusively on sale in the Longines Geneva Boutique (Switzerland) and available in click & reserve.
Information & Conditions
Type of watch
Super water-resistant Longines Diver wrist-chronograph with Flyback-function, launched in 1968.
Serial No
15’630’163
Condition
Overall excellent, attractive condition, original dial.
Serviced and revised by Longines Heritage workshop.Date of production
1969
Date of sale
In 1971 to the company Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co.
Documents
Certificate of authenticity by Longines
Case
Dimension
43.00 x 41.00 mm
Case message
Stainless steel cushion shape case. Unbreakable hardened mineral glass.
Material
Stainless steel
Dial & Hands
Dial
Matte black dial with luminous square indexes, white minutes track, 30-minute register at 3 o’clock. Applied white gold Longines winged hourglass logo and white Longines signature.
Hands
Luminous steel baton hands.
Dial color
Black
Movement & Functions
Movement Type
Mechanical
Caliber
538/30CH
Functions
Indication of hour, minute and chronograph functions with a yellow Vernier scale, which allows reading 1/10th of a second.
Movement
Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 30CH (also called 538), with flyback function. This 29.80mm caliber features 17 jewels and the balance-spring beats at a frequency of 18’000 vibrations per hour.
Strap
Material
Leather strap
Bracelet/Strap
22mm width
What makes this timepiece exceptional
With its cushion-shaped case and fluid lines, this chronograph has been designed for divers and timekeepers. Its oversized case allows you to easily read the graduated bezel as well as the large tenths of a second and minute counter. Covered with solid mineral glass, the case can withstand a pressure of 20 bars, allowing the diver to descend to a depth of 200 meters. This chronograph bracelet patented by Longines is also equipped with a second hand with a graduated "Vernier" scale at its tip, for quick and precise reading to the nearest tenth of a second. The chronograph movement manufactured by Longines also includes a flyback mechanism.
About restoration
Restoration by Longines is made up of more than ten meticulous steps calling on all the qualities of our experts. From diagnosis to testing, discover more about Longines workshop services.
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