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[LesXL]

I have been wanting one of these for quite some time, and had a good opportunity from a trusted seller a few months ago.... After some budgeting, I finally pulled the trigger.

It is my most expensive watch, and I was quite cautious, or timid to transact. Not that I didn't trust the seller, but rather that I wanted to be reasonable for once on first selling to fund it... Letting go a couple more watches wouldn't hurt

All that preface to introduce my first Longines 30CH, reference 7412-6, caliber 530.

Not the perfect specimen:
- the obvious is the second hand not being correct. Yet not unpleasant to my eyes either. Hunting for a correct one.
- the pusher are quite worn out, hunting for better ones.
- Case is a bit soft but it is a old lady. It doesn't bother me much

But despite the "small" imperfections, it is a beauty to my eyes... And I guess that's the main thing.

I'm not a purist, or rather, my wallet can't afford to be one!

The movement (530) is a beauty to look at, the dial is almost clean. The size fits nicely my tiny wrist, and cherry on top, it's a Longines

Here is the new addition to my collection:

 

[Dan S]

Love it. Congrats, that's a great watch.

 

[TimeODanaos]

LesXL

I have been wanting one of these for quite some time, and had a good opportunity from a trusted seller a few months ago.... After some budgeting, I finally pulled the trigger.

Chapeau!
Well done, and also thank you for sharing such really great photos!

 

[zedlebowski]

Beauty! Here is mine…

 

[Jones in LA]

Wow! I understand your enthusiasm...it's spectacular. Congrats!

 

[Larry S]

That dial is just lovely. The chrono hand is kinda fun. I’d not be in a hurry to replace it. Pushers/case look fine. Overall the watch looks great. Get it serviced though. I love that case style.

 

[DirtyDozen12]

Great catch! And I like the yellow strap.

 

[Waltesefalcon]

That's a beauty! Congratulations on it.

 

[YYTIN]

Bravo !
A very beautiful watch.
Enjoy !

Be careful : thresholds once crossed are no more thresholds and the new ones are a little bit farther …

 

[watched]

Congrats with this beautiful watch!

 

[Syrte]

Congratulations, looks very good on your wrist!

 

[Fallout Boy]

Love these pushers and the case!
Great find

 

[yonlo]

Wow! I love it. Dial looks so good and wonderful match with the strap. Congrats

 

[iamvr]

Congrats my friend! It looks great!

 

[Radiumpassion]

Very nice, and thank you for the macro shots of the movement. Almost pornographic

 

[GarethS]

Congrats! its a real beauty.

I’ve been on a similar journey finding that I love these small chronos that suit my similarly diminutive wrist.

Thanks to @iamvr I’m currently very much enjoying a sojourn in Enicar land.

 

[bardamu]

That's a great watch Lester, huge congrats and wear it in good health!

 

[JohnLy]

What a great choice for your 1st 30CH. Personally I would leave the pushers and case as is, there's a great vintage look to it.
Congratulations and as mentioned above wear it in good health.

 

[paddymoran]

Love it, congrats!! When I see these posts I realise I really must broaden my watch interests.

 

[STANDY]

Stunning, always good to see someone pony up for an expensive vintage piece like this.

Congrats