Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)
Longines ref 5483 (1947)

Longines ref 5483 (1947)

Longines ref 5483 (1947)

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This is a stunning example of a Longines tool watch from the late 1940s. The dial is an unusual and appealing design, it was clearly designed for ease of reading in low light. The original radium-based luminous compound is very thickly applied and when new the watch must have glowed brightly in low light (now the luminosity of the compound is exhausted so it does not illuminate at all).

This is a classic example of a tool watch - that is a watch designed for a working environment as opposed to a dress watch for more relaxed occasions. The case has a screw down case back to vastly improve how it's sealed from the elements. The movement has shock protection, meaning the movement won't be damaged if the watch is accidentally dropped.

There's a great article about Longines sei tacche (six notches) here

Longines are unlike the majority of Swiss manufacturers, in that they actively support the community who collect their watches and they provide for free information from their archives. They supplied the below about this particular watch:
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Further to your request, we are pleased to provide the information contained in Longines' handwritten registers.

The original serial number 7'180'158 identifies a wristwatch in stainless steel bearing the reference 5483 and the order number 23341. It is fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 12.68N and was invoiced on 3 May 1947 to the company Hakkak, which was at that time our agent for Iran.
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The watch is a great size at 35.5mm - generous for vintage pieces and has a pleasing presence on the wrist. The movement has been fully serviced and is running excellently and keeping time accurately. The watch is supplied with a reproduction of a vintage military-style pull through strap, which I feel really complements the watch.

Case diameter (excluding winding crown): 35.5mm
Case material: stainless steel
strap width: 18mm
time keeping: grade A

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Shipping guide for watches:

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Mexico: $13 shipping to Mexico: Fedex Priority, 3-6 working days

Shipping guide for t-shirts

Our t-shirts are printed by us and shipped from our workshop in London. This means if you place an order for both a watch and t-shirt(s), they will be shipped together via an express service. Delivery times for these can be found here.

If you order a t-shirt without a watch, it will be shipped via a Royal Mail tracked service which usually takes a little longer. You can see an estimated timescale when you input your address at the checkout.

Shipping guide for bands (unless purchased with a watch):

- FREE Royal Mail tracked, 5-10 working days

During busy sale periods dispatch may take a little longer (this is quite rare). These delivery times are a guide based on the Fedex and Royal Mail terms of service, products may, in some unusual cases take longer to arrive. If this happens, please get in touch. 

We are happy to exchange unworn watches.

Fastening the watch will cause damage to the leather. If this is the case, we charge for the watch strap (or we can put the worn strap on the exchanged watch for free).

Please email us directly if you think your watch is faulty: info@mrjoneswatches.com

Return for a refund

To return for a full refund, you have 30 days if purchased online. After this time we can offer an exchange if your watch hasn’t been worn.

If you purchased your watch in-store, we can offer an exchange or store credit only. This is because you’ve seen the watch in person and had the opportunity to try it on. Please let us know if you’re purchasing as a gift.

We do not cover shipping costs for unwanted items from outside the UK.

Returning your watch to us

Please send the watch to this address:

Mr Jones Watches (repairs)
61 Dartmouth Road
London SE23 3HN
United Kingdom

If you no longer have your original packaging, please ensure your watch is securely wrapped in bubble wrap / something similar to protect it in transit.

Please include a note stating:

- the reason for the return
- a detailed description of the problem with your watch (if sending for repair)
- your email address and your order number
- if you are sending in a repair, please remember to include your return delivery address, (so we know where to send the repaired watch)

We recommend you use a tracked service.

If you are sending from outside the UK, you will have to fill in a Customs Declaration form (usually a CN22).

Please write in the description field "wristwatch, return for factory repair / refund , no commercial value."

This is essential otherwise an import duty will be levied which you will be liable for (there is no way for us to reclaim this charge).

Please note: if you are returning a watch that is faulty we can reimburse shipping costs if your watch is within warranty, please contact us ahead of sending in this instance.

T-shirt returns and exchanges

We recommend checking the measurements of our t-shirts on our size guide before placing your order, you can also check them here

However, if your t-shirt is faulty, we can offer an exchange or a refund. In this circumstance, please email us within 30 days of placing your order, with a photograph of the problem, as well as your order number.

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