Vintage
Nicolas (amanico) shares his dream acquisition: a vintage Longines 13 ZN Ref. 4974 chronograph. This post highlights why this particular reference, with its distinctive design and movement, remains a highly coveted piece among serious collectors. Nicolas's appreciation for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal offers a window into the enduring allure of vintage Longines chronographs.
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I’m sure that you can do something about that 😉
As for swatch group’s short-sightedness…
Perfection! Thanks Nicolas.
These collectors have been communicating between them for a long time and are meeting every so often around or with the help of the brand. The concept of a Longines forum, where all info is shared in the open, is a dead one. We all know what has happened and we, collectors do not want that to happen again. I mean professional/ money-making sites such as Hodinkee, coming and pillaging all content that there is to find without ever giving credit or acknowledging the source of their "research". I c
Where I live, Longines gets no love. I’m not here to defend the commercially-focused watch info platforms, but I don’t see that any of the alleged plagiarism has slowed down any of the current WPS forums (e.g. Patek, Rolex, Journe, AP) or put a damper on the positivity of the collectors posting there. So the hardcore Longines collectors should feel welcome in a dedicated Longines forum which welcomes the uninitiated Longines collectors (like myself)
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