{"product_id":"vintage-longines-automatic-king-hussein-of-jordan-royal-presentation-watch-ref-1626-33-2mm","title":"Vintage Longines Automatic King Hussein of Jordan Royal Presentation Watch Ref. 1626 – 33.2mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA fascinating and highly distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evintage Longines Automatic Ref. 1626\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a special \u003cstrong\u003eJordanian royal presentation dial associated with King Hussein of Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne\/gold-tone dial features the \u003cstrong\u003eLongines name and winged hourglass emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatic designation and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Most notably, positioned beneath 12 o'clock is a \u003cstrong\u003eroyal crown and Arabic royal signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this particular Longines considerably more historical interest than a standard Ref. 1626.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatches bearing royal insignia such as this were commissioned as \u003cstrong\u003epresentation pieces and gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e, although without accompanying provenance we cannot establish the identity of the original recipient or claim that the watch was personally owned by King Hussein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the dial marked \u003cstrong\u003e“990 SWISS 1626”\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6 o'clock. The case back is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“STAINLESS STEEL BACK”\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries the number \u003cstrong\u003e21751715\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e33.2mm excluding the crown and 35.2mm including the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has the elegant proportions associated with vintage Longines watches of the period. It has now been fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003enew black leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, which complements the gold-tone case and champagne dial beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1626\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic Mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne \/ Gold-Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Crown \u0026amp; Arabic Inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociation:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Hussein of Jordan Royal Presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date Window at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21751715\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size Without Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size Including Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Black Leather Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Owned \/ Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a vintage timepiece and displays signs of age and previous wear, including wear to the case and marks\/patina to the dial. These have deliberately been left as part of the watch's original vintage character. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe royal dial makes this an especially interesting example for the \u003cstrong\u003eLongines collector or collector of Middle Eastern royal presentation watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining classic Swiss watchmaking with an unusual piece of horological history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanley James Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62594624749955,"sku":"SJSHW1082","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/3973\/0707\/files\/b430a1dc-9137-4cbf-9877-10c291ebfadf.png?v=1789042820","url":"https:\/\/www.stanleyjamesjewellery.co.uk\/products\/vintage-longines-automatic-king-hussein-of-jordan-royal-presentation-watch-ref-1626-33-2mm","provider":"Stanley James Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}