Longines Comet: Vintage Mystery Watch — WatchProSite Forum Digest

amanico · 2022-10-01T06:10:34Z

Discover the Longines Comet, a vintage marvel with a unique time display and funky case. Explore collector insights and its place in horological history.

Nicolas (amanico) introduces the Longines Comet, a vintage timepiece he recently encountered in person, highlighting its unique charm and unconventional time display. This article explores why the Comet, with its distinctive design and mysterious allure, continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts decades after its original release. Nicolas's firsthand experience brings this rare reference to life, inviting readers to appreciate its horological significance.

A friend of mine came with his Comet, a watch I always loved, but which I could never see in the real till a a few days ago. The Lo,gines Comet came with a blue, a yellow and a red dial, if my memory serves me well.

Here is the superb Blue version:

The funky case adds a lot to the charm of this watch, whose concept is to offer a different way of reading the time.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Longines Comet's modern aesthetic, despite being a vintage piece, challenges traditional perceptions of the brand and offers a refreshing view of its historical innovation.
The Longines Comet is featured in 'Retro Watches: The Modern Collectors' Guide,' indicating its recognition as a significant and fun piece within the vintage watch community.
The use of rotating discs for time telling is a key design element that resonates with collectors, with some expressing interest in a modern re-issue of the Comet.
The watch evokes a sense of nostalgia and pleasant memories for some collectors, underscoring its emotional appeal beyond its technical specifications.

The Discussion

mhz vph

Oct 1, 2022

Yet again I see something completely new to me

Love it! Thanks as always for sharing

amanico

Oct 1, 2022

A huge pleasure to share such interesting watches.

Mike H

Oct 1, 2022

You describe it very well Nico…

Cool, funny and unpretentious are the perfect words to describe this Comet. Nice pics my friend 👍

halkcb

Oct 1, 2022

Wow,that's one real cool watch---love it!

andrea~

Oct 1, 2022

I've never seen this one before!

It looks really funky and cool!

amanico

Oct 1, 2022

Oh yes, immensely. Thanks, Andrea.

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