Forums Latest Members

SOLD Longines 8226 - 3 Chronograph. Valjoux 72. Totally original

  1. photo500 May 21, 2017

    Posts
    519
    Likes
    1,469
    Hi All,
    Selling this totally original Longines 8226 -3 Divers chronograph.

    This model has the legendary Valjoux 72 inside (think early Rolex Daytona). The watch dates from 5-69 and had never been serviced up until a few weeks ago when I gave it a full overhaul. It looks to have had a pretty easy life.

    Absolutely everything is original on this watch, nothing at all has been changed. Crown, pushers, crystal (scratched), dial, hands and case finish.

    The case has never been refinished, the sunburst effect is still very distinct.

    The V72 is absolutely pristine, I was very careful with each screw and parts so as not to mark it. Brass tweezers were used exclusively along with synthetic lubricants. Runs strong with great positional accuracy and amplitude. The pushers operate very smoothly and have a totally different feel to a 321 or 861.

    Of particular note is the perfect dial and hands. No relume jobs here or repainted hands. Everything just as it left the factory with a few decades of light and attractive patina.

    Included also is the original bracelet made by Gay Freres. It is date stamped 1/72 and condition is similar to the watch case, maybe even better. Very few signs of wear and it is still tight. The divers extension works correctly. The end links are a pretty loose fit to the case though and possibly why it had been removed. I suppose I could bend them to fit better but I'd rather not.

    The leather strap in the pics is included, its a hand made calf leather from Italy with a great taper from 22mm down to 18mm at the buckle.

    Price is $3750USD Plus 4% paypal. Including express delivery.

    Pics :)
    IMG_4080.JPG

    IMG_4064.JPG

    IMG_2573.JPG

    IMG_2574.JPG

    IMG_2577.JPG

    IMG_2580.JPG

    IMG_2581.JPG

    IMG_2582.JPG

    IMG_2587.JPG

    IMG_2583.JPG

    IMG_2584.JPG

    IMG_2585.JPG

    IMG_4075.JPG
     
    Lonestar, Dre, yako54 and 9 others like this.
  2. JohnSteed May 22, 2017

    Posts
    4,402
    Likes
    5,763
    How high does it sit off the wrist, @photo500 ?
     
  3. photo500 May 22, 2017

    Posts
    519
    Likes
    1,469

    The case design actually hugs the wrist well, so it sits quite low. [emoji4]
     
    JohnSteed likes this.
  4. photo500 May 22, 2017

    Posts
    519
    Likes
    1,469
    OHPF thank you to those that enquired and to Omega Forums for the space
     
    JohnSteed likes this.
  5. smitty190373 May 22, 2017

    Posts
    2,154
    Likes
    7,160
    Wow...congrats.

    Lovely 8226 :thumbsup:
     
    photo500 likes this.
  6. jfwoodman May 22, 2017

    Posts
    347
    Likes
    954
    Great piece, sorry I missed it. Congrats to the buyer.
     
    photo500 likes this.
  7. photo500 May 23, 2017

    Posts
    519
    Likes
    1,469
    Sold! Thank you OF and buyer :)