Longines 7272, Cal. 280, Men’s Dress Vintage Watch

Faceted dauphine hands and a silver sunburst dial define Longines Ref. 7272 from the 1960s. The men's hand-wound watch, using Cal. 280, pairs a 34 mm steel case and 41 mm lug-to-lug length with a domed acrylic crystal showing subtle edge distortion. Its black leather strap is an aftermarket fitting, separate from the original watch components.

Steel proportions and domed acrylic

The stainless steel case measures 34 mm, with a 41 mm lug-to-lug length. A polished bezel and straight lugs maintain the slim profile. The domed acrylic crystal has the subtle edge distortion described for this watch, which remains part of its vintage presentation. The caseback is simple and functional. These dimensions and the restrained case lines are useful when judging its presence with formal clothing.

Radial brushing, double marker and dauphine hands

The silver sunburst dial has radial brushing, applied baton markers and a double marker at 12 o'clock. A printed minute track and discreet lume plots complete the peripheral detail. Faceted dauphine-style hour and minute hands contain small lume inlays and reflect light against the dial. A slender central seconds hand completes the display. Current luminous performance is not established.

Swiss lever Cal. 280 and winding

Cal. 280 is a Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement used in Longines watches. Its documented specifications include a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and a traditional Swiss lever escapement. Hours, minutes and central seconds form the time display. The unsigned coin-edge crown provides the manual-winding control while maintaining the clean case outline. No replacement status is inferred from the missing crown signature.

Replacement leather and original components

The black leather strap is aftermarket, complementing the monochrome face while keeping the original watch components distinct from the fitting. Its comfortable character supports daily wear without an assertion that it is an original Longines strap or bracelet. The watch retains its original dial, hands and case. The slim case and uncluttered face express the restrained dress design of 1960s vintage watches.

Service and warranty

This used Longines is fully serviced and fully operational, with a 12-month warranty and worldwide shipping available. The frequency is a caliber specification; a current measured daily rate is not provided.

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