Longines - Evidenza - L2.642.4 - Men - 2000-2010

Longines Evidenza L2.642.4 – 33 mm – automatic – small seconds – date – black dial – stainless steel bracelet The Longines Evidenza L2.642.4 is a characteristic automatic watch with the recognizable tonneau-shaped case of the Evidenza collection. This version combines a polished stainless steel case about 33 mm wide with a black structured dial, silver-toned Roman numerals, small seconds, and date. The watch is mounted on a finely linked stainless steel Longines bracelet with a Longines-signed folding clasp. The curved case and the integrated-looking connection of the bracelet give the watch a distinctly classic appearance. ────────────────── Basic information Brand: Longines Collection: Evidenza Reference: L2.642.4 Case width: 33 mm Case shape: tonneau Case material: stainless steel Movement: automatic mechanical Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds and date Dial: black, textured Indices: silver-toned Roman numerals Hands: silver-toned feuille hands Crystal: sapphire crystal Case back: solid stainless steel back Bracelet: stainless steel Longines bracelet Clasp: Longines-signed folding clasp Swiss Made ────────────────── Important details • Classic tonneau-shaped Evidenza case • Black textured dial • Large silver-toned Roman numerals • Automatic mechanical movement • Small seconds at 6 o’clock • Date window under the small seconds • Curved sapphire glass • Stainless steel finely linked bracelet • Longines-signed folding clasp • Longines-signed crown • Timegrapher reading: -11 seconds per day • Current wrist size approximately 17–18 cm ────────────────── Estimated production period Estimated year of construction: around the mid-2000s. This edition of the Evidenza belongs to the earlier generation of the collection. Without dated documentation of this specific piece, the exact year of manufacture cannot be determined. ────────────────── Case The characteristic tonneau-shaped case is made of polished stainless steel and has a width of 33 mm. Because of the elongated shape, the watch visually appears larger than a traditional round watch with the same width. The sides are slightly curved and blend smoothly into the bracelet. The polished surfaces show light hairlines and minor signs of wear. Along the sides and edges of the case there are locally small scratches. There are no noticeable deep dents. ────────────────── Dial The black dial has a subtle, fine texture that becomes more apparent depending on the angle of light. Large silver-toned Roman numerals define the classic character of the dial. Along the outer edge runs a geometrically shaped minute scale that follows the tonneau shape of the case. In the center are two polished feuille hands for hours and minutes. At 12 o’clock are the LONGINES inscription and the winged sandglass logo, with AUTOMATIC beneath. The dial presents itself neatly and the inscriptions and hour markers are clear and easy to read. ────────────────── Small seconds At 6 o’clock there is a separate small seconds subdial. This subdial has a 60-second scale and a fine concentric finish. The small seconds form a vertical accent with the date window in the lower portion of the dial. ────────────────── Date Directly beneath the small seconds is the rectangular date window. The date is shown in black on a light background. By placement at 6 o’clock, the dial remains visually symmetrical. ────────────────── Movement The watch is powered by an automatic mechanical Longines movement. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds and date Frequency: 28,800 A/h Winding: automatic, with option for manual winding The seconds display is housed in the separate subdial at 6 o’clock; the watch therefore has no central seconds hand. ────────────────── Timegrapher measurement Rate deviation: -11 seconds per day Amplitude: 285° Beat error: 0.2 ms Lift angle: 52.0° Frequency: 28,800 A/h The measured deviation is about -11 seconds per day in the tested position. These values are a snapshot in the measured position and do not constitute a guarantee of daily accuracy, service state, or future technical condition of the movement. ────────────────── Crystal The watch is equipped with curved sapphire crystal that follows the shape of the tonneau case. The crystal is clear and provides good visibility of the dial. No noticeable heavy damage is visible. ────────────────── Crown On the right side is the grooved crown with Longines marking. The crown shows visible signs of wear and scratches on the polished surface. These marks are more noticeable than on some other parts of the case and are consistent with regular use. ────────────────── Case back The solid stainless steel back is secured with four screws. Center features the classic Longines Evidenza motif, including the winged hourglass logo, along with the following markings: Longines evidentia ALL STAINLESS STEEL SWISS MADE WATER-RESISTANT The back has a brushed finish and shows normal signs of wear and fine scratches. ────────────────── Stainless steel bracelet The watch is fitted with a finely linked stainless steel Longines bracelet. The bracelet consists of multiple narrow polished links and ends so that it sits flush against the tonneau case. The bracelet shows light to normal signs of wear and fine hairlines, especially on the highly polished parts. The current configuration measures approximately 17–18 cm on the fitting wedge. ────────────────── Clasp The stainless steel bracelet is equipped with a Longines-signed folding clasp. Both the LONGINES inscription and the winged hourglass logo are present on the clasp. The clasp shows light superficial scratches and normal signs of wear. ────────────────── Water resistance The Evidenza is factory-rated as water-resistant. For a used watch of this age, the current water resistance should not be considered guaranteed. For use in or around water, an up-to-date pressure test is recommended. ────────────────── Condition Case: nicely used with light hairlines and minor scratches Dial: well-kept and easy to read Crystal: clear, with no major damage Crown: Longines-signed, with visible signs of wear Back: normal light scratches and signs of wear Bracelet: nicely used with light to normal hairlines Clasp: Longines-signed, with light signs of wear Movement: functioning during the measurement Timegrapher: -11 s/d, 285° amplitude and 0.2 ms beat error ────────────────── Overall condition A characteristic Longines Evidenza L2.642.4 in a fully stainless steel version with a black dial. The 33 mm tonneau case, large Roman numerals, feuille hands, small seconds and date give the watch a distinctly classic appearance. The watch is in a neatly used condition with normal light signs of wear. The crown and case back show somewhat more noticeable scratches, while the dial and crystal look well kept. The stainless steel bracelet and Longines-signed clasp show normal light signs of wear. The timegrapher indicates a deviation of -11 seconds per day in the measured position, an amplitude of 285°, and a beat error of 0.2 ms.

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