Vintage Longines Super Compressor Diver 7494/2 for sale

Description ▲

For many collectors, this rare Longines Super Compressor Ref. 7494-1 from the early 1960s is one of the most beautiful diver's watches ever made - a fascinating combination of technical innovation and stunning design.

The Super Compressor case, designed by Ervin Piquerez (EPSA), was a significant milestone in the development of dive watches. As the diver goes deeper, the water pressure pushes the caseback more tightly against the mid-case, thereby enhancing the watch's water resistance. The watch features two distinctive, cross-hatched crowns: the upper crown operates the internal rotating dive bezel beneath the acrylic crystal, while the lower crown at 4 o'clock is used for winding and setting the time.

This legendary vintage dive watch also impresses visually, with its generously sized 42 mm case and cleanly structured black dial giving it a commanding presence on the wrist. Over the decades, the luminous markers have developed a warm, even patina that lends the dial a beautiful vintage character - all preserved in remarkably well-maintained condition.

Inside is the Longines automatic caliber 290, a robust movement known for its reliability and precision.

From a collector’s perspective, this Longines Diver embodies everything that defines an important vintage watch: rarity, technical sophistication, iconic design, and an outstanding condition.

Condition description
Dial: flawless - original tritium lume in hands and markers - signed "Longines Automatic T-swiss-made-T".

Case: 42mm stainless steel case - screw-down - Super Compressor - full profile, very slight signs of wear - either unpolished or very gently refinished in earlier years - intact diver symbol on the back - original double crowns with crosshatching.

Movement: Longines automatic caliber 290 - values on the timegrapher: rate: -14s/day, beat error: 0.0 ms, amplitude: 281 degrees.

Movement number: 12217xxx

Int.Exe.: 50250

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Longines

Model: Super Compressor Diver

Reference: 7494/2

Functions: hour and minute - luminous hand - rotating bezel - screwed-on caseback - central second

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 42mm

Height: 14mm

Caliber name: Longines 290

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1960

Stock No.: 2073

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

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