It’s amazing that for about $400 ( mind you - my casehas definitely taken a bump or two - see pic. ) , one can pick up a classic like these Longines; the gently aged black dial takes on a olive look and the steel batons really pop against it. I will change up the strap after I wear it a bunch and decide. I’m really starting to love these well made watches. I can see the love affair with you all to your Longines !
Got this on today. Pain in the ass every time I see this one on my wrist. I would have been a perfect condition piece until my watchmaker broke the original crystal with loupe... anyone has a clue where can I find another original crystal?
"Dear Xxxxx, Thank you for your message. Here are the information I have fund in our archives The original serial number 4'687'416 identifies a pocket watch in silver 925. It has a mascaron at the pendent. It is fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 18.79N and was invoiced on 21 March 1929 to the company Jeremias, which was at that time our agent for Columbia. It is written in our archives that a "brilliant" is on the dial, so the draw of the diamond on your dial is from the origin. This is the first time I see this decoration on the dial, which makes the watch interesting. I hope this information will be of help to you and remain at your entire disposal for any further information you may need. Best regards, Jennifer Bochud Brand Heritage" It turned 90 last week
I knew I had seen that face before..... https://omegaforums.net/threads/updated-astonishing-egyptian-design-art-nouveau-longines.50351/
Wearing this one today. I've owned it many years, but have only lately taken to wearing it a bit. It's a very accurate timekeeper. When I got it, actually fur was growing up around the numeral markers and the fur got worse over several years time. The "7" became in danger of being obscured by corrosion. So, I had the dial refinished. This was about the time I joined OmegaForums and learned that refinishes are not greatly esteemed. It was serviced again a few years back, but put away and scarcely ever worn. About a month ago I donned it on an occasion when I was wearing a business suit and thought it looked quite nice. Wore it for most of a week and kept it running on the dresser for several days as well. As it gained less than a minute in an eight-day test, I gave it the noelekal seal of "good 'nuff" approval. I'm not OCD about mechanical watch accuracy. Would anyone have a clue as to what Longines movement is inside, or are y'all gonna make me dig out my watchmaker's receipt from who-knows-where it may be in records? Old photograph of the dial in its original state with the creeping corrosion. Current state of watch. I've long admired solid gold cases over the gold filled cases. Full numeral markers always get my attention though and these attracted me as they are on the same theme as those on the 1954 vintage solid 14kt gold Longines 19AS I've had for some time.
Hello here is my solid gold full numeral markers dose this tick any of your boxes. The Longines has a 12.68z movement with a 8m serial number and no shock protection on balance so must be 1940s.