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I fear it is an endless thema, pplater.
To make it short and nice ( well, I hope ), here is my latest catch, something interesting an beautiful, a Vintage Longines 30 CH Chrono from 1964 / 65:
An influence for our modern days?
My answer would be a Reference... For all the fine modern chronographs.
As we speak about Longines, while surfing on the net, I fell on a re edition, which looks more like a tribute than to a re editioin, as I think, but I'm not sure, that the original didn't have a date.
Have a look at this:
The name of this watch is engraved on the case back:
And what I understood to be the original:
French polar expeditions, Paul Emile Victor:
A tribute to the original watch, which was used in 1947
Self-winding mechanical movement, calibre L619 (ETA 2892/A2), offering a power reserve of 42 hours.
Case: Circular, steel, Ø 38.50 mm
What do you think?
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-07-18 00:23:20
A vintage weekend...
Hey, it's a quiet weekend: how about we have a look at some vintage (or vintage style) pieces? It would be good to see some of the classic designs which have shaped what we wear today - some of the old Ingeneurs, perhaps; original Reversos, Tudors, Omega ...
I fear it is an endless thema, pplater.
To make it short and nice ( well, I hope ), here is my latest catch, something interesting an beautiful, a Vintage Longines 30 CH Chrono from 1964 / 65: An influence for our modern days? My answer would be a Reference... For all the fine modern chronograp...
Longines does well interpreting some of these old watches...
...but I don't see why so many new tributes to old pieces must include a date. I almost never prefer a watch with a date window. One of my favorite interpretations of an old watch from Longines is this one (notice no date!): Istituto Idrografico R. Marina...
The chrono is beautifully balanced Amanico...
....but the re-edition? Hmmmm. Why the date window? Longines not confident of the original style appealing sufficiently to a modern market? It cries out for a domed plexi a la TTP, don't you think? Cheers, pplater.
Well, this is the problem I have with the Modern Longines...
I was waiting for a re edition of the WWW. It landed a few months ago, and what do I see? A date at 6, " eating " the small second subdial. Eating, not to say ...Ruining. Now this Tribute to Expedition, and bingo, here again, a date. While Longines was ab...
have two here...
first one is "GP 1791" marked on the dial. i have never showed this one here before. not sure whether it can be classified as true vintage another one is Cartier Must de Tank in silver. i have posted this watch in Cartier Forum before. cheers, stefan...
Well, you have certainly started us off with an oddball,
a contemporary housing of a vintage movement in a 'period' case (not that I don't love it...!) Recent activities by various manufactures have however conspired to reveal a couple of my favorite vintage watches as influential of current offerings. First up...
Very nice Tudor...
classic lines, and a model that has tempted me more than one before. Congratulations! Regards, Tony C.
Hard to resist
Lovely looking Tudor, John. Congratulations. Great crown and case lines and I particularly like "Shock Resisting" on the dial rather than the more expected "Shock Resistant". Cool stuff. Andrew
Not mine but a recent vintage beauty I encountered.
The lucky owner allowed me some photos. Here's one: Cheers, Daos...
Breguet hands ...
The Breguet-style hands on this Omega caught me by surprise, but the colour against the dial and the outer blue scale really brought the watch to life. Wonderful vintage Omega. Andrew
It certainly was a handsome piece!
Omega offers some great treasures from that time period. Cheers, Daos
That one...
...re-defines the concept of 'TV screen' case! Terrific period piece. There is an echo of that watch in the cases of MCT and Hautlence, for example. Thanks. Cheers, pplater.
Sublime " Carré d'As ", Tony.
The Bracelet is awesome! That is my kind of Duo. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-07-18 08:31:22
Speaking of classic lines...
JLC cal. 450, a predecessor of the brilliant 478/BWS/br chronometre found in the Geophysic....
I'm in the mood for lugs
A couple from the 40s A familiar design - simple US cased tank (repainted dial) UN Chronometer was the name of the US co - ordinary movement One from the early 50s - which was of course itself inspired by the earlier Art Deco period Hamilton Lyndon And in...
Here is another GUB
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Peseaux
Traveling and can't contribute, but I wanted to compliment you on a great picture of the Be-Ba. One day you are going to have to indulge me with a picture of the movement with that other re-cased Peseaux observatory calibre you keep in the bottom draw. Th...
late to the party, busy weekend so here's just one from me
we seems to have a lug theme going on so i thought you'd like to see the oldest watch i currently possess, a 1960 Bulova Accutron 'Alpha'. best Graham...
continued to the beginning of the week
Very hard to imagine how life would like without Seiko!!! Inevitably......
Another Longines.
Re-issue of the WWW Greenlander but with added date.Nice size (38.5mm),stepped up case. Dial is a deep black with incredible lume....
Cool one, Fernando.
It is time for you to find the original one. That would be a, excellent pair. These Vintage Longines start to grow on me... Best, Nicolas
Superb Triple Calendar Chrono, Bernard.
One of the nicest in this category, in my opinion. Best, Nicolas
Thanks! My watchmaker...
...wore it himself (his private collection). He instantly fell in love with one of my UG's (triple date moonphase but non chrono). We worked out a good deal I'm very happy with it. All functions are working as they should and the watch was overhauled last...