{"product_id":"000000008734","title":"Longines Pocket Watch 5108 Hunter Case Gold Plated Case With Box and Papers Cal.L878.4 Manual Winding Overhauled Purchased Circa 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand-wound 'Longines' pocket watch purchased around 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003e\nThis is an elegant dress pocket watch that strongly retains the traditional style of Longines, which has a history dating back to 1832.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is equipped with the renowned hand-wound \"Cal.L878.4\" movement, which features meticulous Côtes de Genève and perlage finishing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is a classic \u003cstrong\u003ehunter case\u003c\/strong\u003e (with a front cover) specification, which protects the crystal with an openable and closable front lid.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front lid opens by pressing the crown button, making it easy to use, and it is equipped with an intricately decorated \u003cstrong\u003eonion-shaped crown (onion crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n*When closing the front lid, you can reduce wear on the locking mechanism by operating it while pressing the crown button.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial is glossy white, with a highly legible design featuring large \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean \u003cstrong\u003etwo-hand (no seconds hand)\u003c\/strong\u003e specification enhances the beauty of the dial, and the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eblue Breguet hands\u003c\/strong\u003e create a dignified classic style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a rare full set that is highly recommended for collectors, as it includes the original outer and inner boxes, a guarantee (warranty card) with the domestic retailer's information, a price tag showing the original price (185,000 yen), as well as the genuine leather pouch and even the braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a masterpiece that we highly recommend to anyone looking for a high-quality vintage pocket watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been overhauled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely fine cracks are visible on the surface of the dial at the 4 o'clock position (near the bottom of the index). This is a characteristic age-related change often seen in enamel-style dials of that era, and it is only noticeable depending on the lighting and angle. It does not significantly impair the aesthetic appeal or legibility from the front, but please understand it as a unique characteristic of vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are minor storage scuffs and very faint hairline scratches on the case, case back, and crystal, but there are no noticeable deep scratches or peeling of the gold plating. Considering its manufacturing age, it remains in exceptionally clean overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it has a hinged lid structure, it was not originally a waterproof watch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo waterproof guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please use it while avoiding water, moisture, and sweat.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs it is a precision instrument, please also be careful of strong impacts and magnetism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to open the front lid\u003c\/strong\u003e: Press the button on the crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards in its normal position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen winding the mainspring, turn the crown slowly and carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the beginning of winding, the crown may feel light when turned, but it will become heavier as it winds up.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith hand-wound watches, forcing the winding when it is fully wound will break the mainspring. Please be careful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown and move it like a lever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and turn it\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190610080049,"sku":"000000008734-001","price":68000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15_000000008734.jpg?v=1788949365","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008734","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}