Longines 12L - what can you say?

[konung39]

Hello everyone, have a nice time of day!
I came across a watch like this on sale, offering it for about $170. Are they worth the money? I see a problem with the dial and the middle part of the case is also peeling. At first glance, the mechanism is not bad, the seller writes that it has been serviced.
The bridge says 12L
Under balance 12.68N

 

[X350 XJR]

This one really doesn't have anything good to say about it even if it were only $70.

 

[Deafboy]

Chrome plated cases often don’t age gracefully.

 

[gilb12]

I'd skip this... The case is basically dead...

 

[Dan S]

The case and dial are both badly damaged, so most people would choose to put their money towards a better example. I'm a bit skeptical that someone would have actually paid to have this poor watch serviced, and is then selling it for $170. Also, make sure that you know the size of the case, since some watches from this era are very small.

 

[BlueHands]

This is around 32 mm. Bezel and caseback are stainless steel, the midcase some kind of chromed alloy. Hands and crown are original.
These watches are not quite rare so have a look around for a better example.

 

[konung39]

Dan S

The case and dial are both badly damaged, so most people would choose to put their money towards a better example. I'm a bit skeptical that someone would have actually paid to have this poor watch serviced, and is then selling it for $170. Also, make sure that you know the size of the case, since some watches from this era are very small.

34mm, but I skip it... thanks!