Trying to buy a late 70s longines

These, like the C-cases Connie’s, are great watches with a 70’ flair. Watches of this period have started to gain steam over the last couple years but are still reasonable enough that you can be really choosy. I don’t get hung up on movement pics. I think most collectors know that they will need a service regardless, and some of the best condition values come from pickers who got them at flea markets or yard sales and don’t usually have the expertise to take the backs off without damaging them.
As with anything, it’s all about condition. Brushed finishes were hot during this period and most have been polished to a nub- so look for those crisp edges and correct brushing (some Omegas like the Connies’s had 3 bush patterns and some a polished edge along the length- stunning play of light).