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  1. ulackfocus Jul 27, 2013

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    Just watched this go for $2425:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LON...%2BmKPrrE7%2FeoNUd8gI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    A nice example of an 18ct 9025 from 1966, but not perfect. The medallion is missing some paint and the watch shows a tiny bit of wear. Overall a nice watch, I just didn't expect it to sell for over $2200.
     
  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 27, 2013

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    Ditto. Thing is, usually these come along one or two a month, but there hasn't been a decent example in about three months.
     
  3. ulackfocus Jul 27, 2013

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    Makes you wonder how much a nice date-at-12 would fetch, eh Lou?
     
  4. ulackfocus Jul 27, 2013

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    Not in my opinion! But I'm a little biased. The caliber 291 might be one of the best automatic winding systems ever. Ranks with the Pellaton in my book.
     
  5. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jul 27, 2013

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    Ironically, nice Flagships are still arguably undervalued.
     
  6. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jul 27, 2013

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    Pics? Here's one of about eight that I own...


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  7. SeanO Jul 28, 2013

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    that's everything you need from a dress watch. gorgeous!!
     
  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 28, 2013

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    Gorgeous watch! Just don't let Hoi see the length of the hands ;)
     
  9. ulackfocus Jul 28, 2013

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    Does Hoi ever bother with the Longines Forum? :p
     
  10. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jul 28, 2013

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    Funny that you mention that, as the hands, which suit the elegant, elongated markers beautifully, are one of the unique features of the Flagships that I find attractive!
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 28, 2013

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    Fully agree. Attractive and a little out of the ordinary. The minute and second hand just reach the minute track, so quite functional.
     
  12. ulackfocus Jul 28, 2013

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    Going to ratify that motion - the hands are the perfect length for that dial design.
     
  13. kendrick Jul 28, 2013

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    I paid 2,450 for my date at 12 about four months ago. Feeling very good about that purchase right now. Although this example does have all of its paint.
     
  14. ulackfocus Jul 28, 2013

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    There's a little black missing on the lettering which can be filled relatively easily. The blues are intact which is the important part.