Longines 30L

Posts

229

Likes

1,767

banshee

·Nov 21, 2022

Hi Guys,

I just grabbed this Jumbo last week. I didn’t hesitate for a minute.

It has a 30L movement and 12,2M serial which dates it back to 1964. I’m surprised how big it wears. Loads of wrist presence.

I wonder what’s that dial called? Plays amazing with the light on.
Any additional info on the watch would be appreciated too. ref. 71651

Edited: Nov 21, 2022

 

Posts

229

Likes

1,767

banshee

·Nov 21, 2022

 

Posts

2,074

Likes

4,231

RevZMan123

·Nov 21, 2022

Longines will send you some decent information if you request an Extract of the Archives.

https://www.longines.com/en-us/certificate-of-authenticity

 

Posts

13,698

Likes

53,501

Larry S

·Nov 21, 2022·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

I just love that dial! Great catch.

 

Posts

13,483

Likes

31,778

X350 XJR

·Nov 21, 2022·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Stunner, great crisp case too. Congrats.

 

Posts

6,649

Likes

52,286

noelekal

·Nov 21, 2022·Home For Wayward Watches

Good for you!

I admire the 30L movement and that dial adds interest.

 

Posts

229

Likes

1,767

banshee

·Nov 22, 2022

I red somewehere on the difference between 30L and 30L chronometer movement, but can't figure out which one is mine. I sent a request to Longines, hope they'll send me some info.

 

Posts

6,649

Likes

52,286

noelekal

·Nov 22, 2022·Home For Wayward Watches

Internet searches can be your friend on such questions.

https://longines30l.com/wordpress/my-collection/chronometre

 

Posts

3,853

Likes

42,035

LesXL

·Nov 25, 2022

That dial is sick !!

 

Posts

24,261

Likes

54,031

Dan S

·Nov 25, 2022

It looks like an ordinary 30L to me. The chronometer-grade movements have a squared-off stud carrier and regulator tail. Moreover, the chronometer-grade 30L movements are uncommon, and would generally be found in a watch marked chronometer/chronometre on the dial.

 

Posts

2,820

Likes

4,924

DirtyDozen12

·Nov 25, 2022

Here is a good thread to read: https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-30l-variations.95910/

It turns out that chronometer-grade caliber 30L movements came with or without Breguet overcoil hairsprings. Still, I imagine that a small proportion of 30L movements with flat hairsprings are chronometer-grade, whereas a moderate-to-large proportion of 30L movements with Breguet overcoil harisprings are probably chronometer-grade. I wonder if @Rumar89 would agree?

 

Posts

24,261

Likes

54,031

Dan S

·Nov 25, 2022

DirtyDozen12

It turns out that chronometer-grade caliber 30L movements came with or without Breguet overcoil hairsprings. Still, I imagine that a small proportion of 30L movements with flat hairsprings are chronometer-grade ...

Yes, exactly. If the dial isn't marked "chronometer" and the movement has a flat hairspring, there's absolutely no reason to suspect that it is a chronometer-grade movement.

 

Posts

1,161

Likes

6,811

timjohn

·Nov 25, 2022

One of the most elegant watches of the era

 

Posts

810

Likes

1,652

Rumar89

·Dec 16, 2022

DirtyDozen12

Here is a good thread to read: https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-30l-variations.95910/

It turns out that chronometer-grade caliber 30L movements came with or without Breguet overcoil hairsprings. Still, I imagine that a small proportion of 30L movements with flat hairsprings are chronometer-grade, whereas a moderate-to-large proportion of 30L movements with Breguet overcoil harisprings are probably chronometer-grade. I wonder if @Rumar89 would agree?

Absolutely agree. Flat hairspring chronometers are much less common. The majority that I’ve seen come from the UK market.