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A fresh picture of my Longines 30 CH.
I feel very lucky to own such a fine vintage Chronograph.
What do we have, here? A 38 mm steel case, with a screw in case back, a superb sun burst dial, applied gilt indices and hands and a great movement, the famous Cal 30 CH.
In my opinion, one of the best vintage movement, along with the ( another Longines ) 13 ZN, the Lemania 15 TL, the Minerva 19.9 and 17.29 CH, and some Valjoux.
This one is belonging to the Conquest line, and was probably made in 1964 / 1965, sold in January 1966 in Italy.
Add a great condition, the dial is almost immaculate ), and you will understand why this is an important piece for me.
Here is a fresh picture:
A watch to discover or re discover.
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2016-04-15 13:13:49
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A fresh picture of my Longines 30 CH.
I feel very lucky to own such a fine vintage Chronograph. What do we have, here? A 38 mm steel case, with a screw in case back, a superb sun burst dial, applied gilt indices and hands and a great movement, the famous Cal 30 CH. In my opinion, one of the b...
Not really a recent addition, my friend, as I own it since 2009.
But another thing to see in the flesh, next time you come, yes! All the best. Nicolas
Too bad for Longines that they have been relegated to a role away from their historic high...
Watches such as modern renderings of this, with own movements...
Definitely a brand that would benefit from a different owner
Nothing wrong with Swatch per se, just that there is no place for an upgraded Longines in their portfolio...
Well, since the Quartz Era.... But the Swatch group didn't give a chance to Longines...
To show their legitimacy in the segment of fine horology. Groups politic... Best, Nicolas
I believe it was a byproduct of the overall merger...
And some sacrifice was considered acceptable to save the whole from the Quartz crisis?
+1
IMHO though voyages are often beautifully than a new ones, the find the right source (& to learn which one is right) takes years & thro network. But yes, wearing one is really better than looking at it !
+1 to vintages
IMHO though vintages are often beautifully than a new ones, the find the right source (& to learn which one is right) takes years & thro network. But yes, wearing one is really better than looking at it !