Longines Admiral Five Star Automatic | Ref. 8336 | Circa 1970

The Longines Admiral Five Star sits right at the sweet spot of vintage Swiss watchmaking. Sporty enough to wear every day, refined enough to pass as a dress watch. This reference captures everything that made the Admiral line a success in the late 1960s and 1970s.

This example features a silvered dial with clean baton markers, the unmistakable five-star Admiral logo, and a date aperture at 3 o’clock. The proportions are excellent, balanced, wearable, and very much of the era. Stainless steel construction keeps it honest and versatile.

Fitted on a later expandable bracelet, making it practical for daily wear. The original caseback medallion is not present, which is common on watches that were actually worn and enjoyed rather than stored away.

This is a straightforward, no-nonsense Longines that delivers pedigree without shouting.

Specifications

• Brand: Longines
• Model: Admiral Five Star
• Reference: 8336
• Year: Circa 1970
• Movement: Automatic
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Silvered with baton hour markers and five-star Admiral logo
• Date: At 3 o’clock
• Crystal: Acrylic

Dimensions

• Case Diameter: 35mm
• Thickness: 11mm
• Lug to Lug: 41mm
• Lug Width: 18mm

Condition

• Dial: Clean with light, honest aging consistent with age
• Case: Stainless steel with normal wear from use
• Caseback: Medallion not present
• Bracelet: Later expandable bracelet, functional and wearable
• Movement: Running at time of listing

Why Collectors Care

The Admiral Five Star line represented Longines at its most confident. Reliable automatic movements, strong design language, and excellent build quality. These watches were meant to be worn daily, not locked away.

Ref. 8336 offers classic proportions and a timeless dial layout, making it a perfect entry point into vintage Longines or a solid addition to a seasoned collection.