Recommended Longines Watches On Ebay

ulackfocus · Mar 8, 2014

Valid points, but I'd counter with places like WatchCo that can assemble 'vintage' Omegas from leftover NOS parts. Add that many movements were interchangeable in many cases due to similar sizes (Omega and Longines), and it could be a watch made from parts bought from a retired watchmaker. Just a theory. I have no proof. Still, it made me wary enough to shoot an email out.

Tony C. · Mar 8, 2014

I don't blame you for being safe, but consider also that lower production movements are more likely to be "mismatched" with later cases, as well.

ulackfocus · Mar 8, 2014

Tony C.
I don't blame you for being safe, but consider also that lower production movements are more likely to be "mismatched" with later cases, as well.

Another good point. However, after my PM I think you can see I have a safer bet in mind.

ulackfocus · Mar 8, 2014

Tony C.
Nice Admiral HF...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longines-Ad...289584225?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item19e9604a61

Forgot to mention: Look at the bid history and tell me if you think something VERY FISHY is going on with the 50 feedback eBay member who keeps pooching up the price in $10 increments. 😒

JohnSteed · Mar 9, 2014

U ulackfocus
Forgot to mention: Look at the bid history and tell me if you think something VERY FISHY is going on with the 50 feedback eBay member who keeps pooching up the price in $10 increments. 😒

LoL eagle eyes!!!

orchidmansion · Mar 11, 2014

U ulackfocus
That's eBay-speak for redial. 🙄

I'm still not too sure its a redial (point it out to me please?), but Mr Clymer of Hodinkee was watching this one as well:

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/that-t...h-with-a-redone-dial-didnt-and-now-wish-i-had

jef33 · Mar 17, 2014

second chance
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

JohnSteed · Mar 18, 2014

jef33
second chance
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

91 bids with 5 days to go? Ten accounts though

cristit · Mar 19, 2014

There is a text that stipulates "
Due to trademark laws we cannot ship Rolex items internationally.

"

What does it means?

dsio · Mar 19, 2014

Rolex watches sent to the USA get seized at the border

cicindela · Mar 19, 2014

dsio
Rolex watches sent to the USA get seized at the border

Theoretically, this is the rule/law of sorts. Mostly I have heard of them being returned to sender. However there are really no statistics as to any numbers. My own experience is that I have had them delivered from abroad without any problem. It probably helps to have them delivered as "Used watch" instead of ROLEX watch. Also using Express Mail would greatly help.

gatorcpa · Mar 19, 2014

Don't know why I'm posting this in the Longines Forum, but here goes:

"Based on the current CBP regulations and the current status of the registered and recorded "Rolex" trademark, CBP Recordation No. TMK 05-00269, that provides gray market importations restricted protections by CBP for the "Rolex" trademark, the United States resident traveler-importer may bring one accompanying genuine "Rolex" watch into the United States, subject to all of the statutory and regulatory requirements for entry and duty. Any and all genuine "Rolex" watch(es) in excess of the quantity of one per traveler-importer shall be denied entry and detained in accordance with 19 C.F.R. §§ 133.23, 133.25."

US Customs Ruling - HQ H071620 dated November 20, 2009

http://rulings.cbp.gov/detail.asp?ru=h071620&ac=pr

To my knowledge, this ruling applies only to watches hand carried at the border and not sent by mail. Watches sent by mail will be returned to sender.

Another good explanation of the Rolex importation rules may be found here:

http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watches/rolex/how-do-you-import-a-rolex-watch-into-the-united-states/

Take care,
gatorcpa

Modest_Proposal · Mar 22, 2014

Did one of you snag this at the last second?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141224248426?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Bill Sohne · Mar 22, 2014

Hi

i tried, but fell short.....

baoquang · Mar 22, 2014

Modest_Proposal
Did one of you snag this at the last second?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141224248426?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

had my hands on it, but...

quite a nice watch though

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2014

If you're looking for an inexpensive alternative to an Omega black waffle dial, here's a Wittnauer that's worth shooting the seller an offer on:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Vintag...283550861?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27e14b928d

It will need some TLC but could potentially be a nice daily driver.

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2014

Another decent Wittnauer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wit...264036412?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item23380a063c

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2014

An Admiral with a Grand Prize caliber 350 going pretty cheap with less than 20 hours left:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAG...305239201?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1c3e5b0ea1

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2014

A generic automatic (probably a 19A) that's reasonable given the condition:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longines-Au...265519372?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27e0386f0c

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2014

A half decent 14K Ultra-Chron with all the goodies:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longines-Au...355652710?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4ad24a1e66

I wish the dial didn't have those couple marks on it, but with just under a day this is currently well under market.

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