Longines Tank, Ref. 761 6223, Cal. 761.2, Men’s Quartz Analog Vintage Watch

Honeycomb texture and sharp case facets distinguish this Longines Tank Ref. 761 6223, a men's quartz dress watch from the late 1980s. Its gold-plated tonneau case measures 28 mm across, framing a yellow-champagne dial with applied markers and two dark pencil-style hands, while the slim profile and black patterned leather strap give it a formal appearance.

Honeycomb texture and two pencil hands

The yellow dial retains the champagne-toned appearance and subtle honeycomb texture described for this watch. Slim gold-tone applied indices sit around the face, with two dark pencil-style hands providing contrast. Hours and minutes are the only indications: there is no seconds hand and no date window. Minor, honest dial patina remains part of its vintage condition alongside the honeycomb texture. The simple arrangement allows the patterned surface to remain the principal visual detail.

Faceted gold-plated tonneau case

The tonneau-shaped case has sharp, faceted edges and polished surfaces, combining a sculptural outline with a thin profile. It measures 28 mm across, 35 mm from lug to lug and has an 18 mm lug width. The width and lug-to-lug length describe its compact wrist footprint. Gold plating is the confirmed finish; the underlying metal and plating thickness are not established. The slim shape suits a cuff and the proportions described for smaller to medium wrists.

Crown and patterned leather strap

A small, discreet unsigned crown matches the gold finish and maintains the case silhouette. Its lack of a signature is not treated as evidence of replacement. The black leather strap has an alligator pattern, which describes its texture rather than a confirmed exotic-skin material. The strap is likely a later replacement. The 18 mm lug width is the relevant fitting dimension.

Longines Cal. 761.2 quartz movement

The Cal. 761.2 is a Longines Swiss movement for analog quartz watches, providing the two-hand time display without daily mechanical winding. Its straightforward operation fits the thin, restrained case and the watch's role as a formal timepiece. The quartz technology and geometric design reflect the adaptation to modern timekeeping in Longines' 1980s vintage watches, while the honeycomb face gives this particular example its visual identity.

Service, originality and warranty

This used Longines is fully serviced and fully operational, in excellent vintage condition with the minor dial patina already noted. Original watch components are distinguished from the leather strap's likely replacement status. It comes with a 12-month warranty.

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