Longines ref. 9000... Comet ?

Servius · Jan 16, 2025

Dear OF,

Do anyone came across something similar?

Why the Comet name on a 1959 watch when other watches of the same reference get named Conquest since almost 5 years?

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Dan S · Jan 16, 2025

Very interesting. And an appealing watch, to say the least. Without seeing the serial number, the 1959 date would have to be taken with a grain of salt.

Servius · Jan 16, 2025

I was quite mesmerized by the dial...

I just realise that the crown doesn't look correct for ref. 9000, neither the shape of the lugs (too pointy - except if the case have been brutally polished)

seekingseaquest · Jan 16, 2025

I’ve seen these before. Here’s a related thread. I don’t know the history, unfortunately. You can try asking Longines.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/new-addition-longines-comet.31611/

Thread 'New addition Longines Comet' ·

This little puppy is in transit at the moment. Not too much info out there about these that I could find. So far looks good and will see what I get. Sellers pics.

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Barking mad · Nov 14, 2015

DirtyDozen12 · Jan 16, 2025

Intriguing watch. Given the high asking price of 3845 GBP, I would certainly try to ask Longines for information about the original dial before purchasing. I could believe that the dial is correct, as Longines signed these ref. 9000/9006 dials in a variety of ways including "Conquest", "Automatic", and "All-Guard Automatic".

Link to OP watch: https://www.visionvintagewatches.com/product-page/1950s-longines-comet-gloss-gilt-dial#

Source: https://www.visionvintagewatches.com/product-page/1950s-longines-conquest-ref-9000#