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  1. MSS May 8, 2019

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    thanks!
     
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  2. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Hi guys, again in my quest for a good 13ZN that does not break my bank account. This one is smaller at ~35mm and does not have flyback function (extract says delivered in Switzerland in 1939). 10k€ asking price. Any thoughts, please? Thanks a lot in advance!
     
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  3. valjoux72 May 21, 2019

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    Wait for the experts... but I like it. Hands look OK, and the dial looks great, as the 35mm stepped case, even if polshied.
    More important are the serial of movement and caseback...
    10k is a lot of money, but if you can afford and like it a lot...
     
  4. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Thanks a lot! Yes, caseback and movement match.
     
  5. notaroaugelli May 21, 2019

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    Very nice Longines, but the dial is not perfect for 10K euro asking price.
     
  6. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Thanks! What do you think the ballpark figure should be?
     
  7. divetime May 21, 2019

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    looks like a nice and honest early watch. I would check with an Extract from Longines. I guess nice and original 13zn will not become cheaper in future. So this could be worth considering.
     
  8. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Thanks! It does come with an Extract from Longines confirming delivery to their swiss agent in 1939...
     
  9. Radiumpassion May 21, 2019

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    Do you have pictures of the movement?
     
  10. MSS May 21, 2019

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  11. Radiumpassion May 21, 2019

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    Very nice, I think it`s worth 10K but may be a little biased since I already
    got a 13ZN;)
     
  12. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Ahahah!! Thanks! Although it is consistent, do you think not having flyback affects value?
     
  13. Radiumpassion May 21, 2019

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    I assume it makes it rarer, but I would prefer flyback.
     
  14. MSS May 21, 2019

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    Extremely useful. Thanks a lot for your thoughts!
     
  15. MSS May 31, 2019

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    Bought it!! Love it!! Thanks again for your help
     
  16. Radiumpassion Jun 12, 2019

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    Looking at a late 1940`s watchmaking book I may have Discovered the
    correct way to fit a Longines waterproof snapback. The rim shall
    face towards the lugs:thumbsup:

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    And I even had the tool without knowing it:oops:

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    And a watch to practice on::rimshot::

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    ::psy::
     
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  17. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Jun 12, 2019

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    Very cool gadget ;-)
     
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  18. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Jun 13, 2019

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    @Radiumpassion Lovely illustrations and a fascinating tool. A bit painful to imagine it being used as intended, though. :eek:
     
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  19. Radiumpassion Jun 13, 2019

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    Agree! I don`t think the proper way to open a watch case is so much like opening
    a bottle of beer;)
     
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  20. t_swiss_t Jul 27, 2019

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    Hey everyone, curious about this piece. As much as for my education as for possibly buying. I’m wary of it - both because of the dealers reputation in some circles and because of the variety and cleanliness of the fonts (especially the pulsations scale relative to everything else) - but would be nice to be told that I’m wrong! Here’s one picture and the link for the full listing. No pictures of the movement or caseback up but have asked for those.

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    Andrew