Longines Weems Delight Vintage Pilot Watch

amanico · 2015-12-08T01:56:09Z

Explore the Longines Weems Delight, a vintage pilot's watch with a 48mm case and Caliber 18.69N. Discover its history, porcelain dial, and collector appeal.

amanico

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amanico's post on the Longines Weems Delight invites collectors to appreciate a significant piece of horological history, showcasing rare examples and detailing its impressive features. His personal quest to acquire this grail watch underscores its enduring appeal and historical importance. This article serves as a valuable resource for vintage watch enthusiasts, highlighting the allure of historical pilot's watches and the passion they ignite.

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Let me show you what I have, here. Sadly only pictures, but I am hunting one.

- A Japanese:

- A New Old Stock with its original strap, tag and box / papers!:

- Beautiful outside, it is marvellous inside: Cal 18.69N. Hunter Case Back.

Porcelain dial, 48 mm case, onion crown, history. This huge watch has all for it.

A last killing picture, taken during one of our GTGs:

One of my Grails. I missed the first two, one because I was slightly too late, the other because it was not the good time for me, but, without any doubt, one vintage Longines I will have some day.

Please show us yours!

Best,

Nicolas.

Key Points from the Discussion

The full-size Lindbergh watches from the 1930s are considered among the best technical watches from any brand, with their large size becoming an acquired taste that is hard to move past once experienced.
The post's author emphasizes the emotional connection and 'magic' of these vintage Longines pieces, describing moments of awe and excitement when encountering them.
One contributor highlights that vintage Longines reigns supreme in navigation and chronographs, with nothing else coming close in quality and provenance.
The Longines Weems is praised as a 'unique piece' that evokes strong emotions in collectors, regardless of brand or model, embodying the power of a truly special find.
A fellow collector shares a picture of their own Longines Weems, demonstrating the community's shared appreciation for these vintage pieces.
Another collector shares a Lecoultre Mark 7, clarifying it is not a Weems, but showcasing a similar era and style of vintage pilot's watch.

The Discussion

BDLJ

Dec 8, 2015

That is a wonder...

of the watch world. Great post, Nico

amanico

Dec 8, 2015

What I think, Ben. A pure horological marvel. [nt]

TheMadDruid

Dec 8, 2015

The watch, the box and papers...

that blew me away. But when you added the last shot with its family members! That's a meeting that would have been worth attending. Hope your search bears fruit.

amanico

Dec 8, 2015

There are some privileged moments, in a collector's life, indeed.

It is not a Patek, nor a Rolex, not even more whatever you want, it is the Creme de la Creme, just under your eyes. Your heart is beating faster, your hands are shaking, you just pray to have enough battery in your camera. The moment is immediately engraved in your memory. That's the magic of these vintage Longines. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Subexplorer

Dec 8, 2015

You perfectly describe that situation ...

... Which sooner or later a collector has the Big fortune to live! This watch is a perfect example of the type of finding which would induce these feelings. A unique piece no matter the brand or model. It has the Power of start these emotions! Great post Nicolas! And of course a great timepiece! Cheers! Abel.

amanico

Dec 8, 2015

Gracias, Abel. Happy to know you enjoyed reading it. [nt]