{"product_id":"longines-automatic-reference-6001-105-original-lume-c-1951","title":"Longines Automatic - Reference 6001 - 105 - Original Lume - c.1951","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines was an early adopter of automatic wristwatch technology, introducing its first self-winding calibre, the 22A, during the 1940s. Its successor, the 22AS, belongs to this important early generation of Longines automatic movements, produced when the manufacture was developing its own sophisticated solutions to self-winding. By the early 1950s, watches such as this combined the convenience of automatic winding with the restrained, highly legible styling that characterised Longines' post-war production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's on Offer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to circa 1951, this stainless-steel Longines is powered by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-jewel calibre 22AS automatic movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8,452,534\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Particularly pleasing are the matching case and lug markings: the inside caseback is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6001.6 \/ Longines 105\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the corresponding number stamped to the lug at approximately 11 o'clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe off-white dial has developed wonderful character over the intervening 75 years, with warm patination, spotting and surface marks giving it the unmistakable appearance of a genuinely well-preserved vintage watch. Particularly attractive are the applied Arabic numerals marking the even hours and the circular pips positioned between them, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall retaining their original luminous material, which has aged beautifully to a warm golden tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is completed by a finely detailed outer minute track with five-minute numerals, dark luminous hands and a slender central seconds hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLONGINES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits neatly beneath 12 o'clock, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above six and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSWISS MADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the foot of the dial. There is no date aperture to interrupt the layout, leaving the dial beautifully balanced and remarkably legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless-steel case measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm across and 47mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it elegant period proportions while remaining very wearable today. The case displays scratches and marks consistent with its age and use but retains a good overall profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the watch over and there is another particularly intriguing feature. The caseback carries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo engraved insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a shield and a second emblem beneath it. Without accompanying documentation we won't attempt to attribute their significance, but they certainly add an interesting element to the history and individuality of this particular watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Plexiglass crystal maintains the correct vintage appearance, while the watch is currently fitted to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey-blue NATO-style strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the otherwise classically styled Longines a slightly more utilitarian edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, we have rated the watch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, taking its considerable age into account. The dial shows visible age-related patination and spotting, the case carries the expected surface wear and the Plexiglass shows signs of use, but these elements sit comfortably with the wonderfully original character of the watch. Most importantly, the aged dial, original luminous numerals and pips, matching case details and early Longines automatic movement make this a particularly appealing survivor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this watch is being offered on behalf of a collector's family as part of a larger collection. Its service history is unknown and, rather than incur the considerable expense of servicing every watch prior to sale, the family has chosen to offer the watches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas seen, unserviced and without warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the prices reflecting this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you wish, a service can be arranged with our watchmaker at additional cost. Simply leave a note when placing the watch in your basket and we will contact you to discuss this. Once serviced through us, the watch will be supplied with a\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317623005559,"sku":"vws4360cs","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/VWS-4360cs_0.jpg?v=1784733830","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/products\/longines-automatic-reference-6001-105-original-lume-c-1951","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}