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A Longines 7042-3 Super Compressor came in - advice please.

Pahawi
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Have looked for one of these for some time, so when the below example was offered I bought it, so I could have a closer look at one, and “feel” it 😀 It went for a way higher amount than expected, but with two weeks to regret, not much harm done...... It came in a few days ago and I REALLY like that thing. Everything looks like it has spend lot of its time in a drawer, though there’s a light spot at the dial at 9 O’clock, that almost have the same shape as the hour hand. If the hand have been at the same position for years, is it possible that the lume have “burnt” a mark on the dial, and if yes, will it come off, or is it a damage I’ll have to accept? What else to be aware of with these? Are parts still available (saw it mentioned somewhere that crystals can be hard to find)?

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Any advice / information appreciated.

Thank you.
 
Tony C.
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Looks like a fine example, and your supposition is correct. In fact, collectors refer to that issue as "radium burn". It won't come off, but I wouldn't worry about it, as the overall condition of the watch is excellent.

Congratulations!
 
adi4
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Not really studied up on these, but wow, that looks incredible! Just pretend it's a permanent "GMT" hand at 9. 😉

I think that's actually quite a nice location for the radium burn to be if it's anywhere.
 
jmazpiazu
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What a catch!

Lovely reference and in mint condition. I would not bother about the spot at 9 at all.

Enjoy it!
 
STANDY
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How cool is that a watch that permanently has a radium burn at the official time Australians start drinking 9am ::psy::
 
Zuke
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Congrats!!! This watch is amazing. I actually like the radium mark on the dial.
 
BenBagbag
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Really cool. Attests to it being a drawer find. Think of it as a GMT function that is right only twice a day.
 
w154
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BenBagbag BenBagbag
Really cool. Attests to it being a drawer find. Think of it as a GMT function that is right only twice a day.
The GMT function’s right 24 times a day, just for different countries each time.
 
MMMD
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STANDY STANDY
How cool is that a watch that permanently has a radium burn at the official time Australians start drinking 9am ::psy::

To paraphrase the great Jimmy Buffett, "it's 9 o'clock somewhere"😎

Terrific pick-up!
 
Faz
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Amazing example of an iconic diver. And the radium burn is actually quite charming. Simply killer. Congrats!
 
Pahawi
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Thanks guys. With all those nice comments I can hardly let it go.... 😀
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