2.1222 LONGINES 997 (LEMANIA) ULTRA THIN, SWISS 1976

£480.00

A refined Longines Ultra Thin from the mid-1970s, built around one of the finest slim movements manufactured by the company. Under its clean, minimalist dial is the Longines cal. L997.2 – an ultra-thin architecture with two mainspring barrels designed to deliver more stable power and improved rate consistency, whether the watch is fully wound or running down. With its elegant proportions and just above 6 mm thickness, this is a true dress watch with remarkable mechanical substance.

Specifications

  • Brand: Longines
  • Model ref: 997-4904
  • Year: 1976 (serial no. 53,363,097)
  • Movement: Longines Cal. L997.2 manual, twin barrels
  • Functions: Hour, Minute, Centre second, Hacking seconds
  • Case: Gold plated
  • Caseback: Numbered stainless steel back
  • Crystal: Sapphire crystal
  • Dial: Silver / champagne tone with applied baton indices, no date
  • Crown: Original signed crown with logo
  • Strap: Soft genuine leather strap

Movement & Technical Notes

The Longines cal. L997.2 is notable for its two mainspring barrels – one larger and one smaller – working together to provide a smoother power delivery and improved stability across the power reserve. This calibre also features hacking seconds, allowing precise time setting.

Servicing and Warranty

  • Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop
  • Mechanics in full working order
  • 12-month movement warranty
  • Warranty Terms and Conditions
  • No water resistance warranty

Longines caliber series 99x and Lemania 88xx series

This movement belongs to the Longines 990-family concept that later evolved into the Lemania 88xx series. The 990 architecture is celebrated for combining a remarkably slim profile with technical solutions uncommon in ultra-thin automatics – most notably double barrels coupled in series to support more stable running. After Longines’ integration into what became the Swatch Group era, the design line continued under Lemania, which produced variations of this construction in the 88xx family – making watches like this an important part of the transition from Longines top-spec development into the broader Swatch Group movement ecosystem.

Important Notes

  • Dustproof only
  • No water resistance warranty is provided

Dimensions

  • Width (without crown): 33 mm
  • Width (with crown): 35.3 mm
  • Height (lug to lug): 38.1 mm
  • Thickness: 6.1 mm
  • Lug width: 18 mm
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