Horological Meandering

When it comes to Vintage Chronographs, I don't fear to say that the Longines 13 ZN is the King, the Milestone, and in some configurations, a grail. You saw some quick pictures of the two beauties we saw at the Paris GTG, here are some other photos. Sensib...  

...over a Patek any day! The pushers are charming. One of the nice things about these watches is the generous size of the cases -- especially considering their year of manufacture. The cream dialed variant is amazing. Love, love, love! Cheers, Daos

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on the cream colored dial along with the red telemetre track. Both watches are fantastic. Seeing Andrew's GP chrono and these two has reminded me how much I love vintage/vintage style chronographs. Thanks for the pictures. Stewart

The Champions League of Chronography. Best, Nicolas

I didn't take you seriously - no pills. Need cream to restore life! Don

To the several 13 ZN I saw, recently. Best, Nicolas

Now I'll have these two and Weems and Greenlander and Diver as well as Gitanes, Talisker and Jutarnji Thank you Best my friend Looking forward your next Longines watches post and your GMT post and Pan Am post and ...what a series...what a series.... D

Then, the Pan Am posts, as yes, there are two. Then we'll see, but the Longines 13 ZN may well be for June, yes. All the best, my good friend. Nicolas

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... easily confirm that. These little marvels make life more wonderful, with the enjoyment they produce in the wearer. The movement, is just a thing to marvel, even for a person like me, with little knowledge about watch mechanics, but with the sensibilit... 

Wait to see what I have under the sleeve... A While collection of 13 ZN... When you compare these 13 ZN to modern Chronos, well, how to say it politely? The battle is not at the advantage of modern Chonos, even the prestigious ones, and you will get these... 

. . . and nutritious!"

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I've never ranked the older chronos, but if I did these would be on my "first hand". Both are magnificent, from the movement to the dial. Darren

But they used an outesourced movement, as many others, at this time, and they play on another ground, as they were more dressy, I think. But nicer? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-05-13 22:00:07

Really nice dials and movements. Nada que ver con los Longines de hoy en dia, a pity. Thxs. Vte

i have no idea what colour it was when it was new, but it has patinated to perfection and the nato is a match made in heaven. are these both yours or ones i saw in Paris ? G

... forgot to take my pills and fell in a deep coma because of the shock ... ... feeling better now .... just a bit I'm bedazzled my friend, even though i saw them in Paris a couple of weeks ago ... Bim

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Why the Longines 13ZN is considered a "cult" movement? Based on what I can see, it even does not have an Incabloc (shock absorber). Of course, the overall watch is extra cool with a design that is to die for. Cheers, Nilo

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... wow recently you show us few top vintage chrono. you know these are within my radar now!!! stefan

I'm waiting for mine to arrive... I hope nothing has gone wrong. Will post when it does.

Also to the 30 CH... But I think we have some objective reasons to love these movements, don't you think? I am eagerly waiting for your pictures, Arthur. Best, Nicolas

Hi nicholas, I accidentally fell on your beautiful post while looking for mushroom pushers longines information. I have been bitten a few years back, and have been collecting 13zn while slowing down on other things... It has been very enjoyable, even thou...  

Time. So, they were not for sale, at the moment I wrote this post, and I don't think they currently are. But I can understand your love and passion for them. I consider them as the finest Vintage Chronos. And am badly tryting to get one. ;) Best, Nicolas.... 

Thanks for your reply. I have assembled quite a few of them, and curious enough, I "cannot" re sell them. They re addictive like few other watches are. Do you have any? Best, nabil Ps. Easiest to email me at nabilgholam at gmail dot com.

Only one 30 CH, no 13 ZN. I've put in my list 8 other Longines: Another 30 CH, and 2 13 ZNs. I don't find curious that you cannot re sell any of them, they are the epitome of fine chronograhps, and when you have one, you fully know how Lucky you are to ow... 

Anymore pictures of this beauty?

Lovely watches and pictures! In the same genre, what do you think about the Longines Calatrava with second dial at 6 and a similar style bezel to the 13ZN? Thanks!

Even if Doxa is a respectable brand with some cool watches, they don't play in the same category than Longines, and especially the 13 ZN / 30 CH Chronographs. As for the Longines with the sub second at 6, which one, as there were several? Best, Nicolas

please please please expand your Legend collection, or at least make more modern tributes. P.S. without date functions.

;) Still have to find 2 13 ZNs, 1 special 30 CH, 1 chronometer, One Military, a big and very special one, + a Majetek, +++... ;) Best, Nicolas PS: And NO DATE, of course! :)

Seems the black one (same watch from looks and number) is currently for sale. Edited as per forum rules: Please no links to external and commercial websites.

in those mushrooms. (credit - ) These are some of Longines earliest attempts at creating waterproof cases - great pictures Nico. ...  

Thanks for your input, my friend. Best, Nicolas