The (Big?) Longines Box Thread

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Inspired by the ultimate Omega box thread I thought we could
do the same with Longines. All Longines boxes are welcome,
old, new, parts boxes etc. And let`s try to connect them to a
period and if possible a watch👍

I`m starting with some boxes from my collection.

Cardboard, dating to mid 1930`s based on the graphics.

I have one of these. Are they service boxes???
 
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No, they are for retail. Is yours the same size?
I don't have it to hand but it appears to be the same.
 
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Thanks for sharing this one - a lovely watch.
 
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My only LongInes early 60s mystery dial automatic in white gold

Nice watch, but maybe you can share some more pictures of the box. And tell us if it is original to the watch?
 
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Does Wittnauer count since they were technically Longines?

Here's my fairly rare Electro-Chron box, along with my fairly rare black dial Electro-Chron.

 
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Does Wittnauer count since they were technically Longines?

Here's my fairly rare Electro-Chron box, along with my fairly rare black dial Electro-Chron.

Very cool set. Even though Wittnauer watches are not Longines 😉
 
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Very cool set. Even though Wittnauer watches are not Longines 😉

Awww 🙁. But it says Wittnauer-Longines on the box. Just co-branded?

Edit: Just import buddies it seems. Ah well. It says Longines on the box. I'll leave it here...
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Awww 🙁. But it says Wittnauer-Longines on the box. Just co-branded?

Edit: Just import buddies it seems. Ah well. It says Longines on the box. I'll leave it here...

Longines purchased Wittnauer after WWII (and other watch companies like Record). However the watches remained separate.
Prior to that Wittnauer was Longines distributor in the US and the names were signed together on Longines watch boxes.