1967 Longines Olympian

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The Longines Olympian model was offered from 1960-1980.  It was a 17-jewel, stainless steel, shock-proof, anti-magnetic, unbreakable mainspring watch.

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"The Longines Olympian on your wrist makes you a member of the teams of the most astute, discriminating judges of watches in the world - the me who consistently choose Longines to time the Olympics, the championships, the new world records..."

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In 1966, a new sleek 28mm x 28mm square model was offered, with a brushed "florentine" case surrounding a round silver dial. It was priced at $75 (over $500 in 2020 dollars). 

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It was the square Longines Olympian that was awarded to Bill Robinson in 1967 as the top Rookie at the Yankees Spring Training. His Olympian was engraved, “Dawson Award ~ Top Yankee Rookie ~ Apr. 6, 1967 ~ Bill Robinson”

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