| Grading Scale | |
| Unworn | Owned but never worn, original factory protective stickers, box and papers. |
| 9.9 | Like new in box, previously owned, worn sparingly, showing no signs of wear, may not have original factory protective stickers. |
| 9.7 | Mint - Previously owned, never polished, worn very carefully, may not have papers, may not have factory stickers, running Properly. |
| 9.5 | Near Mint - Looks new, working properly, no blemishes, may have had a light buff, running properly. |
| 9.0 | Excellent condition - Light swirling, no dings or dents, running properly, may have been lightly polished. |
| 8.5 | Very good condition - Worn carefully, polished moderately, some wear on case and bracelet, working properly. |
| 8.0 | Good condition -Average wear for its age, working properly, some wear on case and bracelet, polished moderately. |
| 7.0 | Fair condition - may need a service, may need a polish, case and bracelet may show wear, still a very solid watch. |
| ! | Old World Jewelers does not buy or sell timepieces below fair condition. |
Longines
Longines Vintage Big Eye Chrono Ref 7981 Steel Black Dial
Model Number:Longines-7981-3-6093-Big-Eye Status:
Used / Pre-owned
Availability:In Stock
Condition:8.0Ex Tax: $15,000.00
Longines Vintage Stainless Steel "Big Eye" Fly-back Chronograph Watch Ref 7981-3, Circa 1960's. 40mm stainless steel case with bidirectional rotating red bezel, curved lugs, signed crown, and acrylic crystal. Black "crosshair" dial with stick markers, "Big Eye" minute counter at 3, running seconds at 9. Manual wind Longines Caliber 30CH movement is running and functioning properly. Presented on a black generic strap with steel Tang buckle. The inside case back is stamped "Longines Swiss Made, 7981-3". The movement is marked "Longines Watch Co., Swiss 17 Jewels, 50174230, 530". This preowned watch has NO box or papers.
| Watch Specifications | |
| BRAND | Longines |
| MODEL | "Big Eye" Fly-Back Chronograph |
| REFERENCE | 7981-3 |
| YEAR | 1960's |
| MOVEMENT CALIBER | Manual Wind, Caliber 30-CH |
| CASE MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
| CASE SIZE | 40mm |
| DIAL | Black |
| CRYSTAL | Acrylic |
| BEZEL | Red Rotating |
| Condition | 8.0 |













