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1969 Longines Dress Watch (Ref. 8319 3) TURLER Dial

Partially verified

This 1969 Longines men's dress watch, reference 8319 3, features a 35mm stainless steel case. The timepiece is characterized by a silver-colored, convex-shaped sunburst dial that includes onyx-inlaid hour markers and tritium lume plots positioned at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock indices. The dial is co-signed by the Zurich-based jeweler Turler. It is powered by a movement that the auction description reports as currently running, though its service history remains unknown. The watch is fitted with a two-piece leather strap and retains a Longines-signed winding crown. The watch exhibits signs of age including light marks on the dial and minimal wear on the faceted lugs. The current assembly is described as maintaining crisp factory chamfers on the case and includes original lume on the hands and markers.

Front view of the 1969 Longines reference 8319 3 showing the silver sunburst dial and Turler signature.
Front view of the 1969 Longines reference 8319 3 showing the silver sunburst dial and Turler signature. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Longines
Reference
8319 3
Catalogue / lot identifier
LONGDW83193
Source-reported date
1969
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
50XXXXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The timepiece features a 35mm stainless steel case defined by its slim, faceted lugs. The construction retains what is described as crisp factory chamfers. The winding crown is marked with the Longines signature.

The dial is a convex-shaped silver sunburst surface. It is marked with the Longines branding and the retailer signature of Turler, a jeweler founded in Zurich in 1883. Onyx-inlaid hour markers are applied to the dial, with tritium lume plots placed on the inner edges of the cardinal hour positions.

Evidence for this section
  • “The slim, faceted-lug case shows minimal wear for its age and retains crisp factory chamfers and finishing.”
  • “The original convex-shaped silver sunburst dial remains beautifully preserved, showing some light age and a few small marks.”
  • “The onyx-inlaid hour markers are clean and in great shape, with nicely patinated tritium lume plots nestled on the inside edge of the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock markers.”

Signature and Provenance

The dial carries a co-signature from Turler. According to the provided information, Turler was a Swiss jewelry firm established in 1883 by Jean Henri and César Alexander Turler.

The firm functioned as a retailer of exclusive Swiss watch brands throughout the 20th century. Co-signed dials such as this one were produced during this period and are associated with the retail history of the Turler firm in Zurich.

Evidence for this section
  • “this Longines is co-signed by Turler, a Zurich-based jeweler established in 1883 by brothers Jean Henri and César Alexander Turler.”
  • “These Turler co-signed watches produced throughout the 20th century are now desired by collectors alike for their rarity and the provenance they carry.”

Condition and Configuration

The watch is currently equipped with a two-piece leather strap. The case back exhibits light wear and evidence of past tooling marks.

The hands retain their original lume, which is reported to match the dial markers. The watch is operational, although the source states that the movement's service history is not documented.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case back shows some light wear and tooling marks, but is overall very clean.”
  • “The watch comes supplied on a two-piece leather strap.”
  • “The original hands are in excellent shape with original lume that matches the dial perfectly.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used within the 8319 3 reference?
  • Can the production year be verified through the serial number sequence for the 8319 3 model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1969 Longines Dress Watch (Ref. 8319 3) TURLER Dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerLongines“Brand Longines”
Reference8319 3“Model 8319 3”
Year1969“1969 Longines Dress Watch (Ref. 8319 3)”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Material Stainless Steel”
Movement ConditionRunning, service history unknown“The watch is running and keeping time, but the service history is unknown.”
LumeTritium on hands and indices“nicely patinated tritium lume plots nestled on the inside edge of the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock markers.”

Visible details

  • Onyx-inlaid hour markers
  • Sunburst finish on the dial
  • Signed Longines crown
  • Tritium lume plots at cardinal hours

Research qualifications

  • Service history is unknown
  • The Longines-signed crown is only suggested to be original

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی مجلسی Longines رفرنس 8319 3 با صفحه نقره‌ای Turler، سال ۱۹۶۹

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b7d735a4d8

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