{"product_id":"vintage-longines-tank-bubble-sub-seconds-ref-7169-quartz-gold-plated-nos-with-tag-1980s","title":"Vintage Longines Tank “Bubble” Sub Seconds Ref. 7169, Quartz, Gold Plated, NOS with Tag, 1980s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThis vintage \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tank “Bubble” Sub Seconds Ref. 7169 is a rare new old stock (NOS) example from the 1980s, preserved in outstanding condition with its original Longines tag and strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eInspired by the timeless elegance of rectangular dress watches, this model reflects the enduring influence of classic tank-style design — reinterpreted through the lens of late 20th-century Swiss watchmaking. The slightly curved “bubble” crystal gives the watch a distinctive profile, adding depth and vintage character to an otherwise clean and refined silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eThe dial is beautifully balanced and minimalistic, featuring a sub-seconds register, which adds both visual interest and a traditional watchmaking touch rarely seen in quartz models of this era. The layout remains elegant and highly wearable, making it suitable for both formal and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eAt its core is a reliable Longines quartz movement, delivering precise and low-maintenance timekeeping — a key advantage of watches from this period, when Swiss brands focused on combining heritage design with modern convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eWhat makes this example especially collectible is its NOS condition, complete with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wh4as8\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eOriginal Longines tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jgty0l\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eOriginal strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t93ego\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eExcellent preservation across case, dial, and components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eFinding such untouched examples today is increasingly rare, particularly for niche designs like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xopl6c\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eGold plated case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xopl6c\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eCasse size: \u003cspan\u003e26mm x 38mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r5gs4\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eStainless steel case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1moo01k\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eRectangular “Tank” style case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4tg9z2\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eSlightly curved “bubble” crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghbyys\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eElegant, slim profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eb94q\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003ePreserved in NOS condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1111yts\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eReference: 7169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e DIAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cfe4ab\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eOriginal dial in excellent NOS condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1afhqcr\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eSub-seconds register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yb6x2x\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eClean, balanced layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oeteuc\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eClassic dress watch design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bsyhts\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eSigned “Longines”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e MOVEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1c227\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e quartz movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q7ra14\" data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eSwiss made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eh7jm9\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eAccurate and low-maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eqmcsp\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eSub-seconds functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013950644476,"sku":null,"price":1390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/vintage-longines-tank-bubble-sub-seconds-ref-7169-quartz-gold-plated-nos-with-tag-1980s-2718742.jpg?v=1777732404","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-longines-tank-bubble-sub-seconds-ref-7169-quartz-gold-plated-nos-with-tag-1980s","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}