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Amanico, a seasoned collector, shares his two-decade-long quest for the elusive Longines Weems, a watch that continues to captivate enthusiasts with its historical significance and unique design. His post showcases several examples, including a near New Old Stock (NOS) piece he regrettably missed, highlighting the enduring allure and challenge of acquiring these vintage treasures. This article delves into the community's shared appreciation and expert insights surrounding this iconic pilot's watch.
That dial is wonderful to look at with the contrasting design. The patina turns the inner dial into a canvas of art!
Than i will get it. Or i will give you the info, and i will take another Lindbergh. I want a 39mm hour angle. In 2032 i will go for a Longines 200 years edition peace.
It’s all about the journey Amanico. You’ll get there. Also, I like the new version but what is up with the pusher to open the case back? It looks like a button fell off and the small flat head screw is just odd. Do you know why it is like that and not a larger pusher?
It’s all about the journey Amanico. You’ll get there
I had both an original Weems, (like this) and an original Lindbergh as well. Magnificent watches. I ended up selling them, since I didn't find them really practical to wear, at 47mm. But I had them for a number of years. I'm kind of surprised, given their rarity beauty and level of refinement, that they are not more expensive when they do crop up. I recall paying about 8k for my Weems, and sold it for 18k, years later. I paid about 14k for the Lindbergh, and sold it for 27k - again years later.
When the pilot wear gloves, she or he can use the fat union crown to rotate the inner dial. Can you imagine that Lindbergh use the watch to navigate across the Atlantic? Nowadays pilots have fly computers and an ultra modern cockpit. I guess when a pilot wear a Breitling Navitimer, it is more to enjoy the looks of the watch. Weems the same.
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