Longines 18.63

Basic Information

NameLongines 18.63
ManufacturerLongines
Launch Year1909
Caliber FamilyDescription
18.63: open face
18.64: hunter

Related calibers
Longines 18.63, Longines 18.64
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions18 ‴
Dimensions40.7 mm
Height6.8 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 39.8mm
Stem height (T): 2.6mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.7mm
Power Reserve32 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels15

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypePin Set (Pin-Push)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.75 x 0.60 / 0.26mm
Hand Count3
Country Of Manufacture(not set)
NotesRemarks: open face calibre
bimetallic screw balance
very early two-section regulator for coarse and fine adjustment (Fig.3)
ratchet on dial side, click-unlocking from rear side by marked screw head, crown mechanism with rocker bar
setting pin fixed in movement by a screw (Fig.1, top left)
Other data: balance staff: Ronda 919 stem: W1547
Signature1909: 2071574, Longines - 2071574

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:33:21 PM
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