So you think that the hands are gold and with the time got some rust or some .... whatever that changes the color ?
First of all, many people think that gold always looks fine, but it certainly can tarnish:
As I said beore, from the pics it is not completely clear to me what the hands have been. Imho they should be gold or blued. But with that case, I'd expect gold colored hands. But as @bubba48 said, that wouldn't bother me too much.
Concerning the dial, @DirtyDozen12 has already answered your question.
Out of curiosity: What size is the case?
The serial number dates the watch to circa 1949, which is early for an embossed, winged-hourglass emblem (on the dial) but this does not really concern me. The case, on the other hand, is marked in such a way that suggests to me that it is not authentic. No reference or serial number, no hallmark, no maker's mark, all of which suggests a non-original case. Contacting Longines with the serial number will provide confirmation. But I would stay away at this point.
Below is a Longines that is for sale in Spain. Unfortunately, I have not seen the inside of the case-back but the design of the lugs is similar to the case in question. I wonder if both watches were originally sent to Spain where gold cases were produced locally. This was common for watches sent to France at the time when these examples were made.
Gold cases produced locally would not be marked “Longines” with the winged hour glass logo like this one is.
As for the Swiss gold hallmarks, I wonder if the 750 mark that is indeed present is sufficient or whether additional stamps are required - that would have to be checked with the various on line ressources.
Thanks for all the research you are doing. I sent to longines email , once I get their answer I’ll share with you.
Agree that the conquest it’s a much better example and in mint condition so I won’t trade it
I got a response. See my post above.
