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SOLD [Now $1k] 1955 35.5mm Steel Longines 12.68zs w/ a partial textured dial

  1. seekingseaquest Sep 18, 2022

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    Up for sale is a very nice, original, and nicely sized Longines with an uncommon partial textured dial, powered by a 12.68zs movement. According to the Longines archives, the watch was delivered to China in October 1955 (see photo below).

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    Dial: Original, non-refinished dial features a very attractive and uncommon outer guilloche textured dial. The dial is in nice condition with only light patina.

    Case: Original 35.5mm stainless steel 8035 reference case is in very nice, unpolished condition with no significant wear.

    Crown: Original crown. The crowns were not originally signed on this reference.

    Crystal: New crystal was installed during service and is free of scratches.

    Movement: Original manual wind 12.68zs movement is running well and was serviced by my watchmaker in February 2022 (comes with a 1yr service warranty).

    Strap: Comes on the brown DeBeer leather strap and steel buckle pictured. The watch also looks great on a vintage BOR; the one photographed is not available but I may have some similar ones if interested at extra cost.

    Price is $1000 (reduced from $1250) shipped globally. Bank transfer/Wise (or similar) for payment. OF seller reviews are here. Returns are accepted if the watch is grossly misrepresented. Watch is located in the USA.

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  2. Dan S Sep 18, 2022

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    Lovely watch, Phil. The extract is interesting, I wonder if it is referring to Taiwan.
     
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    Still available
     
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