nemrod
·Hi! I recently inherited a 1943 Longines from my uncle and am wondering about a few things. Already reached out to Longines and they kindly responded with some info about when and where it was sold, which adds up. Case is 30.5mm, cal 12.68Z.
The dial numbers have turned black; is it metal that has tarnished or radium that's deteriorated or something? To what extent if any can a professional make it legible again without "ruining" it?
The top lugs have through-holes (perhaps not from factory? Don't look perfectly round to my eyes, but could be wrong) and a spring bar but the bottom lugs don't have holes and the bar looks soldered in to me. Is that normal, and what would the purpose have been? Guess that means normal straps can't be used, would need NATO or similar?
Would kindly receive any other thoughts
Also curious about value, though I have no intention of selling.
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The dial numbers have turned black; is it metal that has tarnished or radium that's deteriorated or something? To what extent if any can a professional make it legible again without "ruining" it?
The top lugs have through-holes (perhaps not from factory? Don't look perfectly round to my eyes, but could be wrong) and a spring bar but the bottom lugs don't have holes and the bar looks soldered in to me. Is that normal, and what would the purpose have been? Guess that means normal straps can't be used, would need NATO or similar?
Would kindly receive any other thoughts
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