my first vintage
Longines Classic 1926 “Mini Tank” Ref. L5.173.4 (Circa early 2000s)
Longines Classic 1926 “Mini Tank” Ref. L5.173.4 (Circa early 2000s)
Regular price
RM2,500.00 MYR
Regular price
Sale price
RM2,500.00 MYR
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WHY WE CURATED IT:
An awfully cute little watch reminiscent of a Tank Mini, at a fraction of the price. Complete with roman numerals and “chemin de fer” minutes track. Any suggestion of “homage” would be unfair, as after all the “small rectangular watch” has been reworked countless times by countless other brands, and never fails to delight. We like that in profile, it’s clearly not a Tank, so it isn’t a blatant copy. What more with those gorgeous blue diamond/kite hands… an exquisite detail that sets this interpretation apart. Paired with the original mesh bracelet, this is just pure class.
CONDITION:
9/10 with insignificant signs of prior use. Pristine crystal and dial with zero signs of aging. Bracelet and deployant have minimal signs of wear. Movement in excellent condition and quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
18.5mm width excl. crown
25.7mm length incl. lugs
5.5mm thickness
14mm lug width
Visual dial width ~13.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL: Sapphire
CASE: Stainless steel
CASEBACK: Snap-in
WATER RESISTANCE: Originally 30m, assumed none per neo-vintage watches
STRAP: Original Longines stainless steel mesh bracelet with signed double-folding deployant, fits wrists from 12-17cm
CALIBRE: 2-hander quartz
COMES WITH: Watch, mesh bracelet