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I've not seen that dial before. Fascinating!
Do you know the reference #? I'd guess that it has the cal. 23Z?
@argonbeam @yako54
I've seen that dial on a early-mid 60's manual, which leads me to believe this watch is from that period. The sub-dial automatic movement would either be a 350 or 352. A similar model is the 2671 World's Fair with triple bar at 12,3,6,9 and the double bar for the other hour markers. That can be found at vintagewatchresources.com, and that was a 60's watch. It has some variations on the crown inset into the dial, etc. A caseback shot would help, as much of the 60's casebacks started to look different from the 50's.
Hopefully, @Chandler will provide us with some details and pics when he gets it (and also make a nice avatar pic out of it, too 👍)
"Dear Mr. Xxxxxxx,
Thank you for your email and interest in Longines watches. Following your request, I have the pleasure to give you here below the information I found in our old hand-written registers :
The serial number 563’168 identifies a pocket watch in metal fitted with Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 18L. It was invoiced to Baume & C°, who was for many years our agent for the UK, on 22.02.1890.
The name T.R. Russell of Liverpool engraved should be the retailer. It was common at a time to print the retailer’s name on the dial or to engrave his name on the movement.
Hoping this information is convenient to you, I remain at your entire disposal for any additional request you may have.
Best regards,
Jennifer Bochud
Museum Curator"
Simply amazing that Longines has retained their 127+ year old sales records and even references them as a complimentary service to current owners... gotta love Longines for this!
Simply amazing that Longines has retained their 127+ year old sales records and even references them as a complimentary service to current owners... gotta love Longines for this!
We have a thread for this
https://omegaforums.net/threads/recommended-longines-watches-on-ebay.3388/page-37#post-745685