Help identifying this watch and it’s era

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barrymaliceson

·Dec 12, 2017

I found this in a small flea market in Venice and got it for next to nothing. Was wondering if anyone knew any details about what kind of time it’s from and model details etc

Thanks in advance

 

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McKinley

·Dec 12, 2017

Can't tell you much, but am smart enough to know that a Longines for "next to nothing" is a killer buy! Congratulations. Looks like a 40's model to me and has great wrist presence. If you want to double your money I will give you twice next to nothing for it. What can that amount to? A pitance?

McK

P.S. get it serviced.....or better yet I will do it. LOL. And as a negotiating ploy, I will talk you down to a half pitance as it needs a service. It's all about you, Man!

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DirtyDozen12

·Dec 12, 2017

Looks like a caliber 12.68Z (the movement) from the early/mid-1950s. Is it around 37 mm in diameter? Could be a reference 4914. Would need to see inside to confirm.

 

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peatnick

·Dec 12, 2017

DirtyDozen12

Looks like a caliber 12.68Z (the movement) from the early/mid-1950s. Is it around 37 mm in diameter? Could be a reference 4914. Would need to see inside to confirm.

Agree it look a bit like my 4914

Reference inside case back

Calibre 12.68Z circa 1953

 

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Syrte

·Dec 12, 2017

DirtyDozen12

a caliber 12.68Z (the movement) from the early/mid-1950s.

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barrymaliceson

·Dec 13, 2017

Thanks guys! I’m not very well versed in the world of old watches but I had a feeling this was worth more than I paid! It seems you have supported my hunch.

I might even go back to the market today as the old guy had a collection of about 30 similar era watches for sale at the same price!

 

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Larry S

·Dec 13, 2017·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

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Thanks guys! I’m not very well versed in the world of old watches but I had a feeling this was worth more than I paid! It seems you have supported my hunch.

I might even go back to the market today as the old guy had a collection of about 30 similar era watches for sale at the same price!

I’m sure this is down one of those quiet streets away from the tourist flow right? I’m jealous !!!!!! Let us live vicariously through your eyes!!!!!

 

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Lépine

·Dec 13, 2017

Don’t buy guessing the value...done that many times. Enjoy the hunt!