I would not recommend buying it, as it's a redial, but it's really a pity.
That case is beautiful, and apparently a full set. (and this should go in the "lug" thread....")
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The work is dammed good

 

You mean because the fancy lugs add more weight?
Or because the design makes it more unusual?

Edit/ add- is it just me, or is the watch now on auction exactly the one featured on the web site below? The subdial markers which are slightly off seem exactly the same as far as I can tell....

 

Can the Longines WIS here school me on how you spotted the redial on this piece? Is it because it is "different" from the original, or because some of the redial job is clearly visible? I can't see anything "obvious" at first sight, but then again I know zero about the original... thanks guys and girls

 

The indexes on the subdial are the definite givaway sign, as they're all over the place with no symetry. That shouldn't happen on an original dial of a top tier brand from that era-- at least not Longines.
Another sure sign is the shape of the "S" in the "Longines" dial signature.

I'm not a "WIS", I'm a WII ("watch-idiot-ignorant) though.

 

Subdial inconsistency is always a dead giveaway for me. Still for someone looking for a daily wear watch, it's nice.

 

Thanks @Syrte - a bit of a challenge for me to spot the index postion inconsistencies on these pics. I need to train my eyes more it seems!

edit: I get it now - sub-dial indices. Ha, for sure, yes . Kicking myself for making a fool of myself in public!

 

Center your eye and then look for off center sub dial, odd spacing, gaps between printing and outer edge of the subdial. Then there is smudged or inconsistent weight, wrong fonts etc.

 

It's a very nice watch, despite the imperfections in the redial.

 

The photo at the bottom of the page you linked looks like the same redialed example. Is it just me?

 

I would buy this watch simply for the virtue of it über cool case. I don't see that the dial detracts from the overall look of this particular watch. If it's to wear I say go. To add as part of a collection? Maybe not..

 

Totally agree on the "uber-cool"-ness.... I like it a lot (hence the post) but not planning on bidding so if anyone would like to, be my guest.

 

Not a ton of 18K American-cased Longines from this period, so that in and of itself is kind of nice. For an 18K rectangular watch with in-house movement, not a bad price, even with redial. A current JLC Reverso in 18K costs . I prefer original dials, even with some patina, but finding a nice original dial from this time period is near impossible. I own quite a few Longines from this era, most intended for the American market (with the LXW movement marking), and the casework on most of them is snapback without any real attempt at sealing from the elements, and the dials on most show some sign of moisture exposure, even if just mild forearm sweat over the years.

 

I have purchased from this seller before and had no problems. Stinks its a redial though

 

Nintendo?.......

Sorry.... couldnt resist

 

This picture seems to make it easier to see the subdial inconsistencies.