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Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Wristwatch L 628.1

Partially verified

This is a Longines Lindbergh unisex hour-angle wristwatch, identified as a production from circa 1990. The dial is characterized by Roman numeral hour markers, an internal 180-degree scale, and a rotating auxiliary dial for navigational synchronization. The watch is powered by the mechanical self-winding Longines caliber L 628.1, which is based on an ETA 2892-A2 movement. Its design, including an onion-style crown and specialized navigational display, is a modern derivative of the 1931 original Lindbergh hour-angle watch conceptualized for aeronautical navigation. The timepiece is currently documented in good condition with minor signs of usage on the case back, while the dial remains in an unrestored state.

Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle watch, showing the internal rotating dial and knurled gold bezel.
Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle watch, showing the internal rotating dial and knurled gold bezel. — Sammler-Uhren. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
sammler-uhren.com
Category
Wristwatch · Hour-angle wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Longines
Reference
L 628.1
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1990
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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

Design and Navigational Features

The wristwatch follows the navigational layout of the 1931 Longines hour-angle timepiece, designed to facilitate longitude determination using a sextant and radio signals. The dial displays primary Roman numerals for the hours and a central rotating auxiliary disc, which allows the wearer to synchronize the time with official radio-transmitted time signals. The markings include a 180-degree scale, reflecting the original aeronautical requirements established during the early aviation era.

To ensure utility under operational conditions, the watch incorporates a distinctively shaped onion crown and a wide, knurled rotating bezel, intended for adjustment even while wearing flight gloves. The dial retains the characteristic 180-degree layout on the fixed portion, while the central rotating section provides secondary time-keeping coordination.

Evidence for this section
  • “orig. Zifferblatt mit 180 Grad Anzeige und drehbarem inneren Hilfszifferblatt”
  • “angedeutete Zwiebelkrone und Rändellünette zur Bedienung und Einstellung mit Fliegerhandschuhen”
  • “massive drehbare Echtgoldlünette”

Movement and Construction

The watch is equipped with the Longines self-winding caliber L 628.1. According to the provided description, this mechanical movement is based on the ETA 2892-A2 architectural platform. The movement features a fine regulation system. The construction of this 1990s-era model departs from the earlier manual-wind movements found in the 1930s generations, prioritizing the convenience of an automatic winding mechanism while retaining the external functional characteristics of the original design.

The case is fitted with a screw-down, signed case back and high-quality mineral glass, ensuring the internal components are shielded from dust and moisture.

Evidence for this section
  • “robustes mechanisches Longines Cal. L 628.1 Werk mit Feinregulage”
  • “L628.1 (ETA 2892-A2)”
  • “Signierter Gehäuseboden gedrückt”

Condition and Attribution

The seller reports the condition of the watch as good, noting that the dial is unrestored and in excellent condition.

The provenance and historical context are attributed to the Longines-Lindbergh series, with the seller identifying this specific piece as part of the 1990s production cycle. While the watch utilizes the branding and visual language of the 1931 navigation timepiece, the manufacturer confirms this as a modern reproduction rather than an early generation example.

Evidence for this section
  • “EZ: 1- 2 guter altersbedingter Zustand, makelloses unrestauriert erhaltenes Zifferblatt”
  • “drehbare Echtgoldlünette wie Krone scharf gezackt und ohne Berieb”
  • “signierter Gehäuseboden weist Kratzerchen und Öffnungsspuren auf”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain any specific internal modification beyond the standard ETA 2892-A2 to support the rotating dial functions?
  • Is the 32mm case size officially recognized in the Longines archives as part of the 1990s reissue collection?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Wristwatch L 628.1
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerLongines“Longines”
ReferenceL 628.1“Longines Automatik "Stundenwinkelkaliber" L 628.1”
Case Diameter32mm“Gehäusedurchmesser 32mm”
Bezel MaterialSolid Gold“massive drehbare Echtgoldlünette”
Movement BaseETA 2892-A2“L628.1 (ETA 2892-A2)”
Datingcirca 1990“Die neuzeitliche (ca. 1990) Uhr”
StrapLongines leather“schmales originales Longines Echtlederarmband”

Visible details

  • Rotating knurled solid gold bezel with degree markings
  • Onion-style winding crown
  • Internal rotating dial segment for navigation
  • Light brown leather strap with gold pin buckle

Research qualifications

  • Movement accuracy is not confirmed
  • Exact production year is attributed as circa 1990 by the seller

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

Consulted source

Longines Lindbergh unisex Stundenwinkel Uhr Hour Angle L 628.1 mass. Goldlünette

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 6b58e5866b

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