Longines Ref. 9000 Bracelet

Hello OF.

I’ve recently catched this Longines Reference 9000. In my (humble) opinion dial is in acceptable condition and case is a little bit polished but still got his edges.

I love the watch but I’ve got a bracelet issue. I’d love to put a metal bracelet on it, especially a BoR one. From what I’ve understood, Longines ones are very scarce to say the least. Visually, I’d love to have a 5 link, something similar to the Omega RG 8220 or a 1036.

But getting the Omega would make a patchwork, and push me to get a Connie (who said black dial 2852 ?)... But that’s another problem.

So here’s my question(s). What do you think of the idea, aesthetically speaking ? Any idea, brand or model of bracelet I should consider ?

Nothing urgent, it needs a spa first 😉

Another issue is the oxidised hands. Do you all think it's a findable spare? Worth the research?

With many thanks,

Servius

P.S. And since a thread without pics is worthless... 😉

I quite like this watch with the Fab Suisse dial. Congrats on the pick-up, where did you find it?

If it were me, I wouldn’t change the hands, but to each their own.

The Curated Wrist has an inexpensive BoR in 18mm.

https://curatedwrist.com/products/h...brushed-finish-options?variant=30992941973553

Wow - that looks really good.

Does anyone else notice that many of these references do not have clean cases and dials?

I agree and think the watch is a stunner as-is and wouldn't touch the hands. I also agree with the OP that the watch would really pop on a BOR. It might take a bit of experimentation with head links but an omega or similar BOR will probably look great on it.

I have the twin of this watch, circa 1954. Fantastic design, congratulations. Also another boat for the Curated Wrist, good product, good company.

I’m awaiting delivery of a Curated Wrist BOR and plan to mount it on my Conquest 9000. Will post a pic here shortly.

Thanks everyone 😀

About the BoR, I'd love something with ends fitting the case like the Omega BoRs do... Should have precise it in my first post 🤔

But would be happy to see what that Curated bracelet looks like on that reference !

About the hands I tend to agree...

The dial on that is actually quite clean and well-preserved in my opinion. The fab. suisse on the dial is really the cherry on the sundae.

Here it is. Apologies for picture quality.