Longines Admiral HF, Ref. 2302-3, Cal. 6592, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch

Radial brushing on a cushion-shaped case and a blue leather strap give this early-1970s Longines Admiral HF Ref. 2302-3 its architectural character. The 35 mm steel watch uses hand-wound Cal. 6592, with a silver sunburst dial, black-inlay markers, date at 3 o'clock and luminous details balancing the formal styling of dress watches with sporting elements.

Cushion case, acrylic and blue leather

The 35 mm stainless steel case combines a cushion shape with radial brushing on the bezel surface and polished flanks. A slightly domed acrylic crystal follows the slim profile, and the caseback uses a snap-on construction. The two-piece blue leather strap is straight-cut, with tone-on-tone stitching and a supple, comfortable character. Its color provides a distinct contrast to the silver dial without changing the restrained case geometry.

Silver sunburst with black inlays

The dial has a fine silver sunburst finish with radial reflections. Applied black-inlay hour markers and long minute hashes define the layout, with discreet tritium plots at 12, 3, 6 and 9. A framed date window is positioned at 3 o'clock. Slim black stick hour and minute hands carry central luminous strips, accompanied by a sweeping central seconds hand. Tritium is the documented material; its present light output is not confirmed.

Cal. 6592 and the original signed crown

The Swiss Longines Cal. 6592 is a mechanical movement for manual-wind watches, with a specified frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Hours, minutes, central seconds and date provide the useful indications. The original signed crown is appropriately sized for manual operation, with smooth winding described for this watch. The Admiral HF designation remains part of the model identity; the stated frequency is a caliber specification, not a current accuracy measurement.

Admiral design and condition

The Admiral line's late-1960s and early-1970s vintage watches help explain the mixture of clean dial architecture and practical everyday functions. Positioned below Conquest in the original model context, the line brought Longines' mechanical design to a broader audience. The cushion form, radial brushing, black inlays and blue leather give this example its particular combination of surfaces and color.

Originality, service and warranty

This used Admiral HF is fully serviced and fully operational, retaining its original dial, hands, case and signed crown. The blue leather strap is described separately; its factory provenance is not established. It comes with a 12-month warranty, and worldwide shipping is available. The production period is the early 1970s without an assigned exact year.

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