Longines Diver Chronograph 7981-3 Big Eye

iconic watch - bordeaux bezel - perfect condition

Longines Diver Chronograph 7981-3 Big Eye - iconic chronograph with beautiful design
iconic chronograph with beautiful design
oversized minute counter - Big Eye
bordeaux bezel and white inner ring with tachymeter scale
immaculate black dial with perfect matching lume
small second sub dial
chrono minutes counter and the minute hand
beautiful watch
Longines signed crown
mint stainless steel case
thick profile, crisp edges
case back with engravings
Longines calibre 530
movement number 50.1xx.xxx
reference number 7981-3 in the case back cover
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Description
This Longines Diver Chronograph 7981-3 from 1969 is the MK3 version of this legendary diver's watch. The oversized minute counter, inner tachymeter ring and flyback mechanism are some of the features that make this watch so special and interesting for collectors.

This particular watch stands out because of its excellent condition. The case is unpolished and has sharp edges. The black dial is absolutely immaculate and looks like new. Due to the oversized minute counter at 3 o'clock this Longines is also called "Big Eye". The luminous material in the hour markers matches the color in the hands and is fully intact. The red crosshair and the white tachymeter ring are other cool features that are admired by vintage lovers. The bordeaux bezel is in excellent condition and rotates in both directions. The movement is the caliber 530 by Longines. It has the flyback function, which back then was a specialty in wristwatches. The movement runs flawlessly in all functions.

The engraving on the caseback reveals a part of the long history of this Longines. The watch was presented in 1974 by Union Carbide to an employee for his 25-year company loyalty.

The Longines Diver Chronograph 7981 is one of the most sought-after vintage chronographs of the 1960s. But only the excellent condition makes this watch an ultimate collector's item.

Serial number: 50.1xx.xxx
Features

Manufacturer: Longines

Model: Diver Chronograph

Reference: 7981-3

Functions: chronograph - small running second - screwed-on caseback

Intricacies: Flyback chronograph

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black/white

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 40mm

Caliber name: Longines 530

Movement type: manual wound

Year of Manufacture: 1966

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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