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Just because. Clous de Paris, Power Reserve. From the Master collection. Blue Croc Strap...  

. . . and I concur: 1956 Longines Conquest alongside Swedish advertisement for same. Entirely original save the mainspring and hairspring; the hands are original but have been restored. Green croc strap by C-F, generic deployant. Essential. Let's see the ...  

contribution Art, and thank you for the detail! I consider the vintage Conquests to be outstanding, underrated, and (still) undervalued relative to their "high-end" counterparts. Best regards, Tony C....  

. . . your sample white gold? I ask because the hands on mine were corroded and had to be restored (they're now rhodium plated to mitigate further degradation). My uncle had an identical steel model with rose gold hands and markers, so it's possible Longi... 

I suspect that they are white gold, as the markers (in particular) have a tonal quality that I do not associate with steel. Best regards, Tony

I can't agree more with you on this superb Conquest! Best, my friend. Nicolas

I prefer the Admiral, but the Ultrachron is the classic hi beat. 1969 ad. Ginger...  

g . . . cordially, Art...  

Thanks for remembering this one, Art. Great to see this Longines thread. As Kevster says, "Just because" ......  

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I wish this brand has a better success than it has, nowadays... Here's my small contribution to Longines: 2 Vintage Divers and a Re Editon... Best, Nicolas...  

. . . I fold! Cordially, Art

But even with 2, it is still a good hand! Best, Nicolas

. . . bluffing! LOL, Art

But it could hide a 13 ZN or a 30 Ch... Bluffing? Who is bluffing? Nicolas

. . . when you only have two? . . . ;-) . . .

So, now, you understand why I can't let one go... Best, Nicolas

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. . . Silver Shadow hood ornament? Cordially, Art

coupé .... i must confess i love the old-skool cars more than ever before ... . Weel, that's it for now as i have to finish my bottle of champagne ... one drop left .. ... Cordially, Drunk Bim...  

Hi all, My old chronograph with 13.33 movement. I only wear it from time to time. Have to clean (again) its silver case tough. br, Dirk...  

After the re-edition, I was thinking also about the orginal. With my budget, I got the small one br, Dirk...  

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Hi Great modern Longines.. here are a few from my collection... A18k yellow gold automatic chronometer.. A simple steel time only Conquest A steel Power reserve Conquest that I let go due to bad caseback corrosion . And the one I decided to keep. a Pink g...  

and I can attest in particular to the beauty of the ultra-rare chronometer – it is spectacular in person! Best regards, Tony C.

. . . and I haven't had the privilege of seeing it in the metal yet! Bill scored big time with this one . . . agreeably, Art

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Wow, you also have the Lindberg Vintage??? Impressive. Best, Nicolas

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The Original, with the box and the papers...Like new! Will try to convince the owner of this miracle to let me take pics, but he didn't want... I was mesmerized. Best, Nicolas

Really a interesting piece. the dial do really speak to me.

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Your collection is awesome! I saw your Vintage Omegas, and now I discover with great pleasure your Vintage Longines... Anything else under your sleeves? Best, Nicolas

hi Nico, my main collection line is still on vintage Omega and modern JLC, and hopefully to get one or two vintage JLCs. these two vintage Longines watches were collected when started collecting, don't know much and did not have a collection theme for mys... 

There is always a selection to make when building a collection. Taste changes, too. So selling for upgrading is necessary. Can't wait to see your others " what you have under the sleeves " ! Best, Nicolas

. . . with Art Deco accents and an hour marker reminiscent of mystery dials . . . cordially, Art

the movement, dial, hands etc are circa 1890, but the case is modern and just a couple of my previous Longines. again very vintage. enjoy Graham...  

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thanks Stefan. its a big watch at 48mm, but sounds nice with its newly replaced rear glass. best Graham

...the photo of your Longines. I love mine, and wear it often. I think Longines has done well with their historic reissues of classic pieces like the Conquest, Weems, and my favorite -- their 42mm dive watch, which Longines call the Legend Diver in their ...  

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Hello guys . Here's my vintage Conquest Calendar, everything is original except the strap. The crystal is now polished by the way and the watch looks like new . - Stilian...  

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Thanks, Nicolas Here are few more shots after service and with new strap: - Stilian...