Greetings! I’ve been on the hunt for a vintage scientific dial Longines for quite some time now. Recently, I noticed that one in solid 14K gold was coming up for auction as part of an estate. The photos provided were poor, but when I called I was assured that the watch was running well and in fantastic condition with an original dial. I asked for a photo of both the dial and movement, but the very polite and seemingly knowledgeable older gent on the other end of the line (who happened to be a watch/clock collector with over 300 pieces) wasn’t sure how to attach them to an email. All the scientific dials that I’ve seen have the applied romans overhanging the darker band on the dial but the ones on this example fill the band… does this suggest a redial? I’ve attached the photos that were included on the auction bellow. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I won the bid even though something didn’t feel quite right. Have I been duped? Thank you all for your time and input!
I'm in at USD$50 and out at USD$10,000 hold it real tightly till it shows up then show pix when you can and tell us what you think.
I can tell you one thing for sure from your blurry photos, it looks like a watch. Sometimes you gotta take a leap of faith if you really want it
Cannot properly judge the dial based on these photos. Here is an example (reference 5859, caliber 23M) where the Roman numerals do not extend beyond the circular brushed ring. As a side note, I am not sure why these dials are referred to as "scientific dials". https://www.blackbough.co.uk/product/longines-ref-5859-gold-vintage-wristwatch-circa-1948-wwlttdd/ https://www.blackbough.co.uk/longin...re-14ct-gold-wristwatch-with-three-tone-dial/
imo this variant looks particularly pleasing, perhaps the thinner concentric ring adds to the class. Believe both variants are authentic
Have you received an extract from Longines' archive? I am surprised to see this dial in a steel case.
It's because science has yet to explain why a watch company would choose to employ both Roman and Arabic numerals on the same dial.
when i see these dials i consider all the work involved in delivering such a nice looking dial, with a silver brushed disc and wonder how much time was involved in each specific dial. also the case design in that longines is particular to the brand, the shape of the lugs. plus the center second hand feature, which took an earlier caliber with independent seconds at 6 and modified as the customers demanded center second hand watches. all in all: a nice watch though pics don t help
