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Is this a legit Flagship chronometre?

  1. PNW206 Dec 30, 2019

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  2. Rumar89 Dec 30, 2019

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    Run far away. Redial
     
  3. Rumar89 Dec 30, 2019

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    Longines30L.com is probably the most comprehensive resource for the dial variations of 30L Flagship chronometers.

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  4. PNW206 Dec 30, 2019

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    Appreciate it. So many landmines out there in the vintage world...;)
     
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  5. Dan S Dec 30, 2019

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    Yes, the dial is not correct, but the movement does appear to have the correct chronometer balance. Here is mine as a reference, and it has been confirmed by extract.

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  6. Rumar89 Dec 30, 2019

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    Actually, as Longines has confirmed with my example, there are 2 variations of 30L chronometer movements. Examples before the late 50’s should have a Breguet overcoil. Examples after this time, however, may be outfitted with the standard balance spring.

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  7. Rumar89 Dec 30, 2019

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    If we go even further into the weeds, Longines also made 30L movements with Breguet overcoils that were NOT chronometer certified. I have an example of one of these movements as well. There is more detail on 30L variations on the thread below.

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-30l-variations.95910/