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Help to identify an old Longines ref. 5346 from 1944

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Hello to all 馃榾

I guess many already finished the summer holidays and some still need to start the same .
I just got a hand wind vintage longines and no chance yet to open the case. Size around 35mm, blue hands and nice patina is all what I can say. Crown doesn鈥檛 look original and dial I hope it鈥檚 original. I鈥檒l wait for your comments, thanks in advance
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I have opened the watch :O)) it's a ref. 2995 172 and from 1943 , nice watch :O)
here some pics
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Also, 2995 is not the reference number but the order number. You will have to contact Longines to find out the reference number.
 
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When you see a 1940's Longines with hourglass logo on the dial the alarm bell
should ring. The base metal case is also not very appealing to collectors @durri70
 
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Radiumpassion Radiumpassion
When you see a 1940's Longines with hourglass logo on the dial the alarm bell
should ring. The base metal case is also not very appealing to collectors @durri70
So it seems that I didn't catch a nice fish this time :-(
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Also, 2995 is not the reference number but the order number. You will have to contact Longines to find out the reference number.
already send email to Longines, thanks for all your notes
 
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Big size, sweep second and blued hands. I think it's still possible to give it some
love馃憤
 
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Radiumpassion Radiumpassion
Big size, sweep second and blued hands. I think it's still possible to give it some
love馃憤
well , I love it that's why I bought it, getting 100% original with such an old watch is not easy at all. The watchmaker will do his cleaning and oiling to tick tack again :O)
 
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Radiumpassion Radiumpassion
When you see a 1940's Longines with hourglass logo on the dial the alarm bell
should ring. The base metal case is also not very appealing to collectors @durri70
I have done my homework and it seems that Longines changed the logo at 1942 , my watch is from 1943/44 :O) so it's ok I think. The picture don't show very well the dial, I'll remove the plexiglass and make better pics. the only area where I see the ink in bad shape or redone is between 3 and 4. thanks for keep giving notes about the watch , getting exited :O)
 
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I forgot to add the picture from the logo history of Longines
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even do on my logo the Longines words are larger than the hourglass logo ...... uummmm
 
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durri70 durri70
I have done my homework and it seems that Longines changed the logo at 1942 , my watch is from 1943/44 :O) so it's ok I think.
Longines' official logo, as per the image above, does not correspond with what is found on Longines dials. It is of little to no use for assessing dial originality, IMO.
durri70 durri70
The picture don't show very well the dial, I'll remove the plexiglass and make better pics. the only area where I see the ink in bad shape or redone is between 3 and 4. thanks for keep giving notes about the watch , getting exited :O)
There are many clear signs of a refinished dial. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
 
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DirtyDozen12 DirtyDozen12
Longines' official logo, as per the image above, does not correspond with what is found on Longines dials. It is of little to no use for assessing dial originality, IMO.

There are many clear signs of a refinished dial. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
No worries, I appreciate your knowledge and experience, thanks
 
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Today I got reply from Longines, they are very fast .
As per they register it say that the watch is a ref. 5396 and order number 2995. It鈥檚 a caliber 23 M and was invoices to their dealer in Morocco 12th July 1944. It鈥檚 an stainless steal case .... so it makes me wonder what鈥檚 the material in the center part of the case and the lugs as it has oxide, what are your thoughts Dirtydozen ?
Here is Longines email in Spanish
Thanks

Gracias por haberse puesto en contacto con nosotros y por su inter茅s en los relojes Longines.

En respuesta a su solicitud, nos complace comunicarle los datos que figuran en los registros manuscritos de Longines.

En su origen, el n煤mero de serie 6'63xxxxx identifica un reloj de pulsera de acero inoxidable con la referencia 5346 y el n煤mero de orden 2995. 脡ste se encuentra dotado de un movimiento Longines mec谩nico de carga manual, calibre 23M y fue facturado el 12 de julio de 1944 a la compa帽铆a Bensadon, por aquel entonces nuestro agente en Marruecos.

Esperamos haber respondido a su solicitud y quedamos a su total disposici贸n para cualquier informaci贸n adicional que pueda requerir.

Reciba un cordial saludo.

Cayetano SelfaBrand Heritage

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Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA
CH-2610 Saint-Imier, Switzerland
Phone +41 32 942 53 08 - Fax +41 32 942 52 39
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Inside the caseback: "Acier Inoxydable" means stainless steel
 
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Inside the caseback: "Acier Inoxydable" means stainless steel
Yes, that鈥檚 why I don鈥檛 know why there is oxide in the middle area of the case and lugs?
 
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durri70 durri70
Yes, that鈥檚 why I don鈥檛 know why there is oxide in the middle area of the case and lugs?
Don't believe everything you read.

Stainless steel does rust on occasion.
gatorcpa
 
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Don't believe everything you read.

Stainless steel does rust on occasion.
gatorcpa
That鈥檚 what I was reading now lol
But my question ? Is that part of the case made of SS or may be another metal and the chrome plated?
 
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