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·I am quite eclectic. Many years ago I was initially attracted to certain vintage IWC models (Ingenieurs), and spent a few years mainly focussed on them. Then, over time, my interests widened, and I began the long, interesting journey that continues to this day. I do focus mainly on watches from the 'Golden Era', which I would say roughly covers the mid/late '40s through the early '60s. This period produced, in my view, the very best watches across a fairly wide spectrum. By that I mean not only were the top-class makers (e.g. PP, AP, V&C) producing iconic masterpieces, but even mid-high brands such as Longines and Omega were at the top of their games. Not only did they produce superb chronometers, but their more common models were often outstanding. The manual-wind movements such as the Omega 30mm and Longines 30L remain among the best ever produced, and especially so given their high-production numbers.
I generally prefer simple, understated designs, and only own one chronograph. I have, in recent years, developed a soft spot for (mostly) mid-range vintage dive watches, and that aspect of my collection has expanded rapidly. I have a fairly large group of chronometers, as well.
Part of what I enjoy the most about collecting is that there are so many interesting sub-genres to consider. I have become much more open-minded over the years, though still have high standards when it comes to condition. I now have quite a few examples from manufacturers that I once dismissed as being moderate, and it feels good to have discovered that many of the "lesser" brands actually designed some very nice watches and movements.
Longines is one of, if not my favorite brand. I have some Conquests, several individual models, and, of course, Flagships...
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Jerseyhammer
·Wearing this today
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WatchTimes
·I have wanted a pilots watch for sometime.
IWC released the Vintage Pilot and I fell in love, and then I tried it on and did not care for how it wore on my wrist at all.
I kinda gave up on finding something till I ran across this!
Im in love, wears great, very unique and the dial is amazing.
I am wearing it on a Barton Jetson Nato. These straps are amazing, thick yet soft!
IWC released the Vintage Pilot and I fell in love, and then I tried it on and did not care for how it wore on my wrist at all.
I kinda gave up on finding something till I ran across this!
Im in love, wears great, very unique and the dial is amazing.
I am wearing it on a Barton Jetson Nato. These straps are amazing, thick yet soft!
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Johnvibes
·Two out of three of my favorites are Longines
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jolyon
·Ashley - you'd like the size of this one:
Did you guys know that when you collect enough vintage Longines watches these 3 ladies show up in a limo and are your escorts to the Oscars?
The brand has such an international flavor.
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Syrte
·When I worked for Longines I met Chi-Ling (lady in the middle) during a visit she made to St-Imier. She actually looks that good in real life and she's over 40 years old - it's witchcraft I tell you
Hey there, do you have a watch to sell by any chance? 😉
Forum policies prohibit post farming for purposes of reaching the 200 post mark which opens access to the sales forum. ...
however if you worked at Longines, I'm sure if you stick around and participate it won't take you too long to reach that mark.
What were you doing at Longines and how long did you work there?
Definitely blue
Well I'll be damned
This can't be real.. surely?
I agree, it's annoyingly tempting!
Yeah you're probably right
That's very elegant
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Mauzer
·Ok, so this is more about my Longines movement instead of the watch, but a nice story to share with you!
As you know, Longines is having a contest in some countries to find the oldest Longines of that country. I’ve entered the competition with my movement and posted it on the Dutch watch forum. In the end, a fellow member won the contest and was invited to a fully arranged trip to the manufacture in Switzerland. He wrote a nice topic about it, and I was happy for him.
However, I was still wondering if my movement was one of the oldest.
Last week, I received an unexpected letter from Longines with an even more unexpected extract of the archives.
In the letter, it is mentioned that I have the second oldest Longines movement in the Netherlands! And seeing the serial numbers and years, it was a close call (especially seeing the difference from no. 2 to no. 3 on the list...)
Nice contest from Longines, and nice outcome. I’m happy that a fellow Dutch forum member won the contest and wrote about it. Otherwise it would have been a bit more frustrating to be second. Now I’m very happy with it! Thank you.
As you know, Longines is having a contest in some countries to find the oldest Longines of that country. I’ve entered the competition with my movement and posted it on the Dutch watch forum. In the end, a fellow member won the contest and was invited to a fully arranged trip to the manufacture in Switzerland. He wrote a nice topic about it, and I was happy for him.
However, I was still wondering if my movement was one of the oldest.
Last week, I received an unexpected letter from Longines with an even more unexpected extract of the archives.
In the letter, it is mentioned that I have the second oldest Longines movement in the Netherlands! And seeing the serial numbers and years, it was a close call (especially seeing the difference from no. 2 to no. 3 on the list...)
Nice contest from Longines, and nice outcome. I’m happy that a fellow Dutch forum member won the contest and wrote about it. Otherwise it would have been a bit more frustrating to be second. Now I’m very happy with it! Thank you.
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jtrower1
·Going with my Military Heritage 2018 today. This was the timepiece that got me excited about this hobby!
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ajn3323
·Good evening ΩF. This is my new to me Conquest. As you can see it is in beautiful condition. That said I have not been able to find another late 50s (Ref 9000) example that doesn’t have the faint contrasting ring along the minute track. Of the dials I have found with the same layout/markers as mine that are also devoid of the two-tone ring, they are either a Conquest with a date complication or a later Admiral Conquest. Has anyone seen a dial like mine? I am convinced this is not a redial as are some of my local vintage enthusiast friends. But I’m interested to hear opinions on that.
I don’t have a tool to open the caseback to verify serial etc and as you can see the medallion is near pristine so I’m not wanting to mess that up.
Thanks for any input.
I don’t have a tool to open the caseback to verify serial etc and as you can see the medallion is near pristine so I’m not wanting to mess that up.
Thanks for any input.
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rbob99
·I have wanted a pilots watch for sometime.
IWC released the Vintage Pilot and I fell in love, and then I tried it on and did not care for how it wore on my wrist at all.
I kinda gave up on finding something till I ran across this!
Im in love, wears great, very unique and the dial is amazing.
I am wearing it on a Barton Jetson Nato. These straps are amazing, thick yet soft!
Do you know the production date on yours? Mind is pretty early - 1937.
This watch wears very well. And it looks much better in person, if I do say so myself. 😁
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scapa
·Nothing fancy, vintage or rare, but still a beauty...
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