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help identify a longines sideral

  1. bill5959 Apr 3, 2016

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    Hi, I am enamored with this watch but can't find any specs or other info. It seems later than the Lindbergh and Weems famous versions. Any guidance appreciated. Bill Screen Shot 2016-04-03 at 12.55.27 PM.jpg
     
  2. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Apr 3, 2016

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    Found some Siderograph from around 1938 with the same face through Google.
     
  3. LarryG not KennyG, not OG, just LarryG Apr 3, 2016

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    You are not alone; that has long occupied my waking thoughts and restless dreams. Goldberger suggests 6 were made(i can pm you a copy,of pages from his book if you wish). I know of one currently on offer, for........
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    >500k.

    1938/9 ish is correct...

    Just realized the photo is of the one for sale....
     
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  4. dx009 Apr 3, 2016

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    Wow I've never seen such a Longines before. I'd like to know more. :eek:
     
  5. bill5959 Apr 3, 2016

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    Youch. I searched Google and didn't find it. Probably operator error. At any rate I will just cut out the photo and wear it on my wrist.That should free up my watch budget for the rest of my life. ::confused2::
     
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  6. dx009 Apr 3, 2016

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    It sure is a beautiful and unique design. Never seen a Longines with such a design (especially that crown)... Do you mind if I, too, print it and wear it on my wrist ? We'll call it a limited edition, 2 ever made, bla bla... :D
     
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  7. bill5959 Apr 3, 2016

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    Yes that crown:p We could start a club! Or maybe a kickstarter, you know in the name of preservation by likeminded watch huggers.::psy::
     
  8. dx009 Apr 3, 2016

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    Are you talking about selling paper-printed cut-out versions of this watch for huge prices ? Because I am in brother!!

    Funny, one could 3d print that thing with approximately good results for 10% or less of it's value... God knows what the future holds for us when 3d printers and 3d scanning lasers take over the markets. It's gonna be replicas and fakes galore! :oops:

    Maybe I should stock up on vintages and stuff, maybe in a few years they'll sell for even more money...

    EDIT: These siderographs were apparently made sometimes between 1932 and 1940. A b&w photo.

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    Edited Apr 3, 2016
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