Horological Meandering

The train has long gone with this reference. Years have passed, and it is now almost impossible to find and fund one as nice as this 13 ZN: Everything is magic here. From the patina of the dial, the dial itself, the step bezel, the pushers. A good example...  

Thanks for posting. Once again I'm late to the party.

In my humble opinion I can't think of many mid-century steel cases executed more perfectly than this reference not even from Patek (except perhaps for the unique 1526 that belonged to Briggs Cunningham II). Baruch

. . . organized by Omega Forums was a Longines guy specializing in chronographs. All 13ZNs and 30CHs. One collector. Crazy, eh? ...  

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And the Nato strap with those colors enhances the whole watch. Too good!

From 1950-51. Would this be worth sending to Longines switzerland for an overhaul? Michael S ...  

. . . many years ago? Your photo jogged my memory. Art

Yes I did..It seems vintage chronographs are becoming increasingly collectible. I’m glad I didn’t sell this one.

. . . parts are still available for this movement on eBay and elsewhere, so if you already have a trusted watchmaker, then no need to send it to Longines. Art

I always strongly advise having one’s pride Longines possession and especially 13ZNs, Weems, Lindbergh and the like being sent to and serviced by Longines in St-Imier and this for many different reasons. Here are just a few. Firstly is is a unique occasio... 

. . . of your vast experience, Z. For Omega guys like myself, we'd rather go to the dentist than send our precious vintages to their service department.

I remember that i said to myself when i started collecting 13ZNs that the window for finding those wouldn't last long. And indeed now it is nearly impossible to find round pusher 13ZNs, let alone Mushroom Pushers. Thanks for posting best Z'