2.1331 LONGINES (LEMANIA) L990 GOLD PLATED AUTOMATIC, SWISS 1977 (Copy)

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2.1331 LONGINES (LEMANIA) L990 GOLD PLATED AUTOMATIC, SWISS 1977 (Copy)

Name: 2.1331 LONGINES (LEMANIA) L990 GOLD PLATED AUTOMATIC, SWISS 1977 (Copy)
SKU: 2.1331
Availability: InStock

£570.00

An original vintage Longines powered by the legendary ultra-thin L990 automatic—a truly unbeatable combination when paired with a beautifully preserved champagne dial. The watch keeps excellent time, the date changes correctly, and the automatic winding system works efficiently and quietly.

What makes this piece especially interesting is the movement: the Longines Calibre 990 family was introduced in 1977 and is widely regarded as Longines’ last in-house automatic era, famous for its technical sophistication and extremely slim profile.

Specifications

Brand: Longines
Year: 1977 (calibre launch year)
Model / Code: 990-4214 (dial + caseback stamp)
Case: gold plated, stainless steel caseback
Crystal: sapphire (new)
Movement: Longines L990.1, automatic, 25 jewels (as marked on movement), number: #53466319
Dial: champagne tone with applied baton indices and Longines “wings” logo
Signed: LONGINES – AUTOMATIC – 990 – SWISS – 4214 (matching the model code)
Date: at 3 o’clock with framed window
Quick-set date: via crown at 2nd position
Strap: high-quality 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

SKU: 2.1331 Category: Vintage wristwatches Tags: automatic, gold dial, gold plated, Lemania, Longines, ultra-thin

Description

Longines caliber series 99x and Lemania 88xx series

The L990 is celebrated for its ultra-thin construction (2.95 mm) and its twin mainspring barrels coupled in series, designed to deliver a steadier flow of torque and improved rate stability for an automatic this slim. 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 discontinued the line, the design lived on under Nouvelle Lemania, appearing as the Lemania 8810 / 8815 family, later used by high-end makers (including Breguet).