Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: Sea Wolf on March 14, 2017, 01:46:34 PM

Title: Vintage Longines
Post by: Sea Wolf on March 14, 2017, 01:46:34 PM
My parents are in town and they gave me some old family heirlooms.
Included was this Longines watch.  Does anyone know much about this one?

Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on March 14, 2017, 03:04:59 PM
They gave you a nice watch   :sm3

Vintage Longines are well made, so not only is it 14k gold but it has what I think is one of their best movements, the Caliber 9L.  I have always thought that the 9L's were just as well made as most Patek and Vacheron movements at the time.  That is a great keeper.
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on March 14, 2017, 03:06:24 PM
I would probably ditch the stretch band though, those eat gold case lugs for lunch  :o
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: Sea Wolf on March 14, 2017, 04:05:13 PM
Thanks Ultra!

What band would you suggest for this?  Was the original band leather or metal?

:sm3
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: YuriyV on March 14, 2017, 04:10:10 PM
I'd install a good leather
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on March 14, 2017, 04:43:31 PM
Quote from: Sea Wolf on March 14, 2017, 04:05:13 PM
Thanks Ultra!

What band would you suggest for this?  Was the original band leather or metal?

:sm3

The original band would have been leather most likely
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: NOT ENOUGH WRIST TIME on March 16, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Width and color you may want... BLK or BRN preferred / wanted / needed 16, 18, 20 mm, approx cost.. original supplied and marked buckle for the Longines or just an aftermarket buckle ????  etc. ????
Title: Re: Vintage Longines
Post by: Verg on April 05, 2017, 03:13:00 AM
Quote from: Sea rWolf on March 14, 2017, 04:05:13 PMThanks Ultra!

What Testo-Max review (https://www.sfgate.com/market/article/testo-max-review-16238585.php) would you suggest for this?  Was the original band leather or metal?

 :sm3

It's a nice watch and i agree it would look good with a leather strap.