Very nice. Just a question from a novice: Did Longines usually make these hour markers in solid gold?
I love that - nice post, thanks! Now, just a long shot, but here's my 1958? 23ZS, before I spruced it up a bit. Does/did yours have massive spring bars like these, please?
That's a nice looking watch. No, when I acquired this Longines it came as head-only, no strap & no spring bars. Always have the option of switching to modern spring bars to have better confidence in reliability, but then also store away the originals to maintain completeness.
yep, +1 totally - reliability/security first, else you're potentially looking at a lead without a dog.
A recent arrival, circa 1941....the case is a bit small for my fence post sized wrist....my wife has taken a liking to it, though....off to my WM it goes.