Sorry. Ment to go on anothrr thread.
Worn today

 

Handmade croco for my incoming Seamaster 30:

 

Nice. Enjoy your "working" vacation. Take lots of pics.

 

I think i recognize those Fresh import, no doubt.

 

This just arrived and am wearing it happily

 

Are they at least somewhat good? Or did I throw away my cash? for a few $, thought I'd give it a try..

 

As long as the stitching doesn't veer off and miss the edge altogether, and the leather sometimes has some glue or something on it, so oils don't always cause even color changes.

But for the price, WYSIWYG. Mine was very comfy actually. And the imperfections kind of give it a casual/vintage look vs. the really high end exotics which can look stuffy on a vintage watch.

Make your follow on donation to the world wildlife fund... Something tells me legal quotas were not a consideration in the procurement of the source material.

 

You're on a roll! More toilet training?

 

Just received a visit from the post man and he left a beautiful Seamaster ref. 2635, cal. 354 bumper with black gilt dial from ~1951...

Dial has a nice chocolate gold shimmer to it, depending on how the light hits it.


Nice sharp case

Ordered a new strap a couple days ago...see this getting much wrist time after its service!

 

Lovely watch!
Just look at that amazing black dial doing justice to those gold raised numerals.
Deserves the right crown to complete the set!
Mine is exactly the same but without the more impressive dark look!

 

That is the right crown for that case reference.

 

The little guy in the middle just came in today, bought last week.... time to select a strap...

 

You are absolutely right!
Sorry mate. Mine is ref.2767(different crown).

 

Just in....but not picked up yet. Cal 294. Power Reserve. Original Box, too..





Can't beat these medallions:


One of the nicest dials Longines ever made IMO. Bit like the railroad Connies. Was told it was worn only a few times and put in storage..

Gonna have to sell a few off to replenish the hole this made...

 

Excellent choice! That´s a nice one alright, I´ve been after one of these for years now!!

 

Thanks! It's still in "barn" (dirty, scratched..) condition.. I missed out on one of these last year and it's been my biggest regret. Hope you find yours!

 

Yeah, me too, they are certainly few and far between. Do you have any idea on the production numbers of these?

 

I've read a few things but not sure what to believe. Maybe Dennis would know?

 

I am jealous. Dibs!

 

Argh, too late with the dibs! Nice find! Dibs after MMMD!