Longines Admiral Black & Red Automatic Ref. 8581 (circa 1969)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
This squircle cushion-cased watch is too cool! We love its “Jetsons” aesthetic; how the 60s/70s imagined the future to be (but instead we got Trump and Tinder). Wears with a bold wrist presence and a retro-futuristic, architectural feel. We even get some Darth Maul vibes from the dial. Shaped, sculptural watches are in vogue now but it’s not a new thing, it’s just a return. A well preserved example from the prolific Admiral line with a high-beat calibre from the landmark Ultra-Chron series. Performs with amazing precision, even today. A solid piece to add to your collection, with the rich evocative feel of a world on the cusp of the funky 70s.

CONDITION:
8.5/10, with light, visible signs of use. Appears unpolished. Brushing and sharp case lines remain. Overall clean crystal and dial with some tiny specks that show up under intense light. Clean indices. Tritium lume plots intact with creamy patina (small age spots on the hands). Aftermarket strap and deployant have signs of wear but are robust with plenty of use remaining. Movement in stellar condition with to-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±3 secs/day averaged from 5 timegrapher positions!

COLLAB PROMO:
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DIMENSIONS:
39.5mm width excl. crown
39.5mm length incl. hidden lugs
11.8mm thickness
19mm lug width
Visual dial width ~29.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Acrylic

CASE:
Stainless steel

CASEBACK:
Snap-in case-within-a-case monobloc

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Fitted with 20mm matte black grained leather from Accurate Form, Bambi deployant buckle (16mm)

CALIBRE:
Longines Cal. L431, 3-hander automatic with date, high beat 36,000vph

COMES WITH:
Watch, strap, deployant buckle, papers from previous secondary market retailer

PRICE:
MYR3,850

TERMS OF SALE:
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