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Longines 20 microns gold plated

  1. staristheanswer Mar 24, 2018

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    Can you give me any information about this Longines?
    I know it's from 70s but not sure about that
    and it is never worn up.
    Thanks in advance
     
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  2. argonbeam Mar 24, 2018

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    1970's model, as you surmised. the "20" refers to 20 microns of gold plating. The 508 movement is taken from a Record movement somewhat modified and rebadged as a Longines movement after Longines acquired Record.
     
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  3. ulackfocus Mar 24, 2018

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    Only thing to add is the reference number - 8452 as shown on the inside of the caseback.

    ..... in 1961. IIRC, the 50x series are rebadged 195x calibers.
     
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  4. SeanO Mar 25, 2018

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    I've got a Longines with a 50x series movement. It keeps excellent time.
     
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  5. staristheanswer Mar 25, 2018

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    The watchmaker told me its 20 karats but I assume he did not gave a lot of thought on it.I want to buy this watch,he is telling me 1000 Euro.
    You think it's worth it?
     
  6. SeanO Mar 25, 2018

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    No.

    350 - 500 USD ish..
     
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  7. ulackfocus Mar 25, 2018

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    It's not worth anywhere near that price. I'd find a new watchmaker.
     
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  8. staristheanswer Mar 25, 2018

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    Thanks for the answers