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For sale on catawiki. Seller states it is fully original. Nice watch. But I am too new to watches to be sure of it's authenticity
Unusual Longines on catawiki
For sale on catawiki. Seller states it is fully original. Nice watch. But I am too new to watches to be sure of it's authenticity
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Kbjohn
·The dial is redone
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI agree about the dial being refinished. The watch itself is a legit Longines model. Here is information:
https://vintagewatchresources.com/watches/stop-second-sweep/
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https://vintagewatchresources.com/watches/stop-second-sweep/
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Johannes11
·I agree about the dial being refinished. The watch itself is a legit Longines model. Here is information:
https://vintagewatchresources.com/watches/stop-second-sweep/
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptHi, it’s a nice model but so unusual actually. best regards
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Johannes11
·Pity it isn't completely original but i think someone will have fun with it. Best regards to everyone
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DirtyDozen12
··Thanks, mystery donor!Here is an original Longines 12.68Z stop-seconds dial for comparison.
Source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234927084193?hash=item36b2bed2a1:g:~wkAAOSwlxNj79Ar&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA4LOviMrTMi/FkZis2PGYaj6YihvI5p7t0fK9dsrPWlkdCK+j6rMh2ILE9ooMU0Zy4bay/8joKAp+DbUV3Ip2zV1Au9hIWOm+Kcu7JxG7bys3oP6L/SvjdqLs5wnAXvc4OWgW7+XMHDvRz0g9W2/dHU+nDSLcGUTzoyOM6FBoz5VMAHLf9Kc3fAN3UI7DStsx5T+rgOCALTwYZIJeBfD5U5igjqJRRnN+S58x4jBN1nQWc9hRWvE/ibIMza6+DmC7FUm+P+PmZMc9LeFQtubSU0SJy0sng/PRLLzNwS7yj+I|tkp:Bk9SR5berJb1YQ&nma=true&si=T57EJKHNllu9fzaDF2ZWAHOM8XE%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234927084193?hash=item36b2bed2a1:g:~wkAAOSwlxNj79Ar&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA4LOviMrTMi/FkZis2PGYaj6YihvI5p7t0fK9dsrPWlkdCK+j6rMh2ILE9ooMU0Zy4bay/8joKAp+DbUV3Ip2zV1Au9hIWOm+Kcu7JxG7bys3oP6L/SvjdqLs5wnAXvc4OWgW7+XMHDvRz0g9W2/dHU+nDSLcGUTzoyOM6FBoz5VMAHLf9Kc3fAN3UI7DStsx5T+rgOCALTwYZIJeBfD5U5igjqJRRnN+S58x4jBN1nQWc9hRWvE/ibIMza6+DmC7FUm+P+PmZMc9LeFQtubSU0SJy0sng/PRLLzNwS7yj+I|tkp:Bk9SR5berJb1YQ&nma=true&si=T57EJKHNllu9fzaDF2ZWAHOM8XE%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Johannes11
·Similar watch on eBay at the moment
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DirtyDozen12
··Thanks, mystery donor!Yes, that one also has a refinished dial. Below is an original black dial for comparison.
Source: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6028624
Source: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6028624
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Johannes11
·Just saw that this one sold for 27k... very cool watches
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Dan S
·I like that it has the running second sub-dial. That's something I miss on the Mido MCC.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerIt does. I have a 37,5mm one. Exists in 2 or 3 sizes. The big ones have the round pushers. Here's mine:
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JohnLy
·This is one I picked up a year ago. I haven't seen another with a pulsation dial. I am sure they are out there so please share.
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DirtyDozen12
··Thanks, mystery donor!This is one I picked up a year ago. I haven't seen another with a pulsation dial. I am sure they are out there so please share.
Source: https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-22/lot-34
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerThe big ones - ref 5681 - were made in a couple of batches:
- 23074: example https://www.bonhams.com/auction/246...wristwatch-ref-5681-sold-4th-september-1946/#. Serials: 6.996m. This batch was larger than 100 pieces see i.e. https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6028624
- 23646: example https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5731472. Serials 7.402m. Delivered in 1950. Some of them have a KLM connection.
- 23787: example https://www.awco.nl/shop/type-of-watches/sports-tool/longines-one-button-chronograph-ref-5681-klm/. Also KLM connection. Serials 7.633m
- 23484: example https://curious-curio.jp/watch/31223. Serials: 7.83(?)m
- 23075: example https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1947-longines-one-button-fly-back?variant=19148667524 (missed this reference. Large but no round pusher). Serials 10.76m
I assume the batch size was 100 pieces (but not for batch 23074). Serial numbers sequential. Marked with number on lugs and case back. For instance:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...gines-reference-5681-a-stainless-steel-single has serial 7402817 and is #75
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5731472 is 7402750 and #8 so 7402743 will carry #1
- 23074: example https://www.bonhams.com/auction/246...wristwatch-ref-5681-sold-4th-september-1946/#. Serials: 6.996m. This batch was larger than 100 pieces see i.e. https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6028624
- 23646: example https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5731472. Serials 7.402m. Delivered in 1950. Some of them have a KLM connection.
- 23787: example https://www.awco.nl/shop/type-of-watches/sports-tool/longines-one-button-chronograph-ref-5681-klm/. Also KLM connection. Serials 7.633m
- 23484: example https://curious-curio.jp/watch/31223. Serials: 7.83(?)m
- 23075: example https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1947-longines-one-button-fly-back?variant=19148667524 (missed this reference. Large but no round pusher). Serials 10.76m
I assume the batch size was 100 pieces (but not for batch 23074). Serial numbers sequential. Marked with number on lugs and case back. For instance:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...gines-reference-5681-a-stainless-steel-single has serial 7402817 and is #75
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5731472 is 7402750 and #8 so 7402743 will carry #1
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerInterestingly I found another one described as 23075. No clue how they ended up with that number given that the caseback number has gone. Also interesting that the movement has a number which fits into the 23074 numbers. Pusher is not round. Strange one: https://www.watchnet.co.jp/en/item/view/4546
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DirtyDozen12
··Thanks, mystery donor!Strange one: https://www.watchnet.co.jp/en/item/view/4546
I think that the serial number of 23'484, 40 (Curious Curio) might start with 7'255'xxx.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerYou're right. I only looked at this:
But 6.996m is 23074 territory. May be a bitsa but then is still the question what the case reference should have been. The fact that they don't tell us where it was delivered may be a hint... Also the lack of a number on the lugs is a red flag. -Edit- Matthew Bain also had it for sale: https://www.matthewbaininc.com/watch-details/2403
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I say 7.253.573 or 7.853.578. Can't find a second one unfortunately
But 6.996m is 23074 territory. May be a bitsa but then is still the question what the case reference should have been. The fact that they don't tell us where it was delivered may be a hint... Also the lack of a number on the lugs is a red flag. -Edit- Matthew Bain also had it for sale: https://www.matthewbaininc.com/watch-details/2403
I think that the serial number of 23'484, 40 (Curious Curio) might start with 7'255'xxx.
I say 7.253.573 or 7.853.578. Can't find a second one unfortunately
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DirtyDozen12
··Thanks, mystery donor!But 6.996m is 23074 territory. May be a bitsa but then is still the question what the casereference should have been
To summarize, it seems possible that:
Order 23'074 = reference 5681 (confirmed)
Order 23'075 = reference 5680 (unconfirmed)
Order 23'076 = reference 5679 (confirmed)
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/27862259@N02/7003273330/in/photostream/
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerVery interesting. I'll do some additional research!
