Are vintage Longines calibres with date at 12 more rare?

 

...than David Hasselhof?

 

Sorry I meant, than standard date at 3? But I wouldn't mind a bit of Hasselhof too. I'm guessing he would be hoffing somewhere with some Baywatch babes if you are looking..

 

LOL, we can all use a bit more Hasselhof in our lives

 

I normally don’t wear a watch as Kit tells me the time, but when I do wear one, I prefer a Longines with date at 12


And yes, to my knowledge the date at 12 is less common that other variants, but it was in several lines of their watches, so prices vary.

 

Yes 12 is rare. 3, 4:30 or 6 o’clock on the dial are the most common but manufacturer's are creative with date placement like in the middle of the dial, using hands to indicate the date, etc

 

I’m not sure about rarity but I love me a date at 12 Conqiest or Flagship.

 

well yes, but rare relative to other locations on the dial

 

Oo please do show your examples

 

I have none currently. Used to own this Flagship. Others on OF have some damn nice Conquests..

 

Conquest power reserve - date at 12

 

The more I see those all gold conquests, the more I am tempted to get one!

 

New picture

 

Nearly new Conquest Heritage 35mm

 

Stunning examples! This is like a date at 12 roll call

 

Personally I do not like the date positioning at 12

 

How about a date at 6 then

 

no date > 6 o'clock > 4 o'clock > 3 o’clock

 

I prefer no date at all ideally as often (in my opinion) they cheapen the aesthetic integrity of the watch. At 12 or 6 however they conform to summery and maintain balance.

for me it is no date > 6 O’clock > 12 O’clock

And never 3 or 4

Generally I think dates cheapen the look of a watch