Longines Münich 1972’ Chronograph Valijoux 72 Vintage Collector Archives extract Ref. 8614

A fine and rare Longines Vintage des jeux olympiques Münich 1972 ‘Monopulsoir’ Chronograph with Longines Archives extract

Case: stainless steel, 38mm ,cushion-shaped case, reflecting the bold 1970s design trends, Screw-down case back, improving water resistance and durability, Pump pushers and a signed Longines crown

Movement: manual winding, Cal. 334 Valjoux 72

Valjoux 72 is one of the most legendary manually-wound chronograph movements ever produced:
-Column-wheel chronograph for precise and smooth operation.
-Also found in other iconic watches like the Rolex Daytona 6263, Heuer Carrera, and     Universal Genève Compax.
-Operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph) with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Dial and Hands:

Tri-compax chronograph layout, featuring:
30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Running seconds at 9 o’clock

Luminous hands and markers for better readability in low-light conditions

Year: 1971

Condition: excellent collector condition, comes with a new Longines croco band with Longines buckle 

Papers: Longines Archives Extract

Overview: A rare reference from the legendary Swiss Brand founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832.

The Longines Munich 1972 Chronograph Ref. 8614 is a highly sought-after vintage timepiece, designed in honor of the 1972 Munich Olympics. This model represents Longines’ deep connection to sports timing, particularly in Olympic Games history, where the brand served as an official timekeeper multiple times.

The Longines Ref. 8614 Munich 1972 Chronograph is a stunning piece of sports timing history, blending Olympic heritage, cutting-edge 1970s design, and the legendary Valjoux 72 movement. If you're a collector of vintage chronographs or Olympic-themed watches, this is an absolute must-have.