Longines Tre Tacche Reference 5182
If we take a moment to catch a bird’s eye view on vintage time only watches, we can easily set apart two main categories: Either too dressy, or too sporty… There is however a grey area in between.. A sweet spot that offers the best of both worlds if you will, with elegance worthy of a suit attire and a purpose built-to-last mindset behind its execution.
Longines, with its Tre Tacche reference 5182 would be proudly standing on the sport-chic podium of watches thanks to its 35mm stepped waterproof case and a luminous sector dial that has acquired an insanely gorgeous patina. Don’t miss the chance to get one of the most versatile daily wearers that will look stellar either under a cuff or with jeans and a T-shirt.
Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high-resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Longines Tre Tacche reference 5182. The watch comes with its extract from the archives stating that it was invoiced to Ostersetzer, Longines’ agent in Italy, on Wednesday October 6th, 1943.
DIAL+HANDS: Born with likely an ivory color, the dial has a pure and neatly segmented design commonly known as the sector type. The surface has uniformly aged to show a unique pumpkin patina and bubbling spots throughout, oozing an unmistakable charm.
From the brand’s name to the railroad minute track, the black imprint is original and complete.
The painted Radium stripes and Arabic numerals at the quarters are present and have developed a dark olive tone.
The original blued steel hands present oxidized contours and intact luminous inlays that match the color of the hour markers.
CRYSTAL: The Plexiglass crystal is clean, apart from some very faint scratches only seen at an angle and under intense light.
CASE: At a supremely wearable 35mm diameter, the stainless-steel case is topped with an elegantly stepped bezel and boasts nicely downturned lugs that organically flow out of the body.
With strong profiling lines and thick, symmetrical lugs, the case is likely very lightly if not polished at all. The surface displays some scratches throughout, commensurate with age. The back of each lug is cracked, which a common occurrence for this reference. The top left one displays a matching number to the case back, which is always a nice sight to see.
CASEBACK: The screw-down, stainless steel back has three distinctive opening notches. It is in fair overall condition for its age, with visible scratches throughout and very legible engravings.
The inner side is clean, nicely decorated and marked with the correct stamps.
CROWN: The fluted crown is unsigned as it should and has the correct, slightly embossed, shape. It operates perfectly, from winding to time setting.
MOVEMENT: The in-house caliber 12.68Z is an incredibly robust and highly precise, mechanical movement with small running seconds.
It is numbered, and its mechanical condition has been inspected. It is thus in excellent working order.
BRACELET: 18mm caramel colored leather strap that comes with an unsigned steel pin buckle.
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano Leather watch roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide a 12-month guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions.
Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or face-to-face viewing is available by appointment.
6,500 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *
Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
Wir bieten sichere Transaktion und Versand begrenzt auf den Betrag vom Käufer bezahlt.
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