Longines Admiral Appraisal

Vintage Longines Admiral 5-Star Automatic Watch with Custom 14K Gold Ram's Head Nugget Bracelet

This is a highly unique vintage Longines Admiral '5-Star' automatic watch, likely dating from the 1960s or 1970s. The watch features a champagne-toned linen or brushed texture dial with gold-toned baton hour markers, a date window at the 3 o'clock position, and the signature five-star Admiral logo above the 6 o'clock mark. The watch head is integrated into a substantial, custom-crafted yellow gold bracelet (likely 14K based on typical construction of this style). The bracelet exhibits a heavy 'nugget' texture throughout, a popular aesthetic of the mid-to-late 20th century. Notably, the bracelet features ornate, high-relief ram head motifs on either side of the lugs. Each ram's head is set with small pink gemstones, likely rubies, for the eyes. Below the lower ram's head is a polished green stone set in a lozenge shape, possibly jade or nephrite. The upper lug area shows specialized attachment loops for a safety chain or additional ornamentation. The piece shows signs of vintage wear, including light surface scratches on the crystal and gold surfaces, but appears well-preserved overall. The craftsmanship suggests a bespoke jeweler's touch, combining Swiss horology with bold, figural jewelry design. Included in the background is a Krillo Jeweller appraisal or receipt, which adds provenance to the piece.