What vintage Longines is on your wrist today?

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Dear Luigi,

Thank you for your email, I hope you’re fine.

Further to your request, we are pleased to provide the information contained in Longines' handwritten registers.

The original serial number 5’379’023 identifies a wristwatch in stainless steel, fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 12.68Z. It was invoiced on 20 March 1937 to the company Baume, which was at that time our agent for the UK.

For your information, Longines did produced dials with the name of the retailer on their request, such as Harrods, Turler, Cuervo y Sobrinos, … The two last names are more common but Harrods is more rare (we only saw one watch with the name Harrods on it).

We trust that we have responded satisfactorily to your request and remain at your entire disposal for any additional information.

Best regards,
Jennifer


 
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Okay, I'm in. I'll take off my Aqua Terra and switch to this 1973 Admiral.

I think my uncle has one of these.
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Superb condition!

Thanks. I’ve found that late 60s/70s Longines dials and cases last very well.
 
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Thanks. I’ve found that late 60s/70s Longines dials and cases last very well.
Yes, every now and then temptation comes my way in the form of some great dials from that period. For now though, I've resisted and stuck with my 1950s dress watch and 1910s trench watch. One day, I'll cave in though!