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tstalcup · 10 September 2009, 01:20 PM

My 1969 Longines 8224-4 as restored using TRF resources. Dalton Toledo, a pleasure to do business with, repaired the movement, replaced the crown and stem, and then polished the case and crystal. The watch has been in my family since new and I haven't ever seen it looking like it did when it was purchased in Zurich. I'd also like to point out that -three- other watchmakers have tried and failed where Dalton persevered and got the watch running reliably again...something about tiny little screws being worn out from 40 years of service that hadn't been addressed.

The strap is by Micah of vintagerstraps and is brindle. I installed the lower strap with the cool Octopus facing out for these shots but put it back right to show the slate stitching for wearing. Great strap, butter smooth but a seriously thick piece of leather. Extremely comfortable as well. Micah was also great to deal with, emailed me to confirm details and then emailed me a photo of the strap so I could salivate over it while waiting for the postman. I think when I get another strap I will request the Vintagerstraps octopus on the outside instead of hidden.

asadtiger · 10 September 2009, 08:28 PM

thats a lovely watch....classy..never seen that before, love that case shape and the color contrasts are great

and a great restoration work done

R1@160@alltimes · 10 September 2009, 08:31 PM

Very nice.....great job Dalton!

vukotab · 10 September 2009, 09:20 PM

What a beauty!
And movement inside it is very similar to one in Paul Newman Daytona`s!
Wear it in a good health!

goduke1 · 10 September 2009, 10:22 PM

Wow, what watch is a knock out. They did a great job too!

sakuraba · 11 September 2009, 12:41 AM

Very nice!

Skullring · 11 September 2009, 02:13 PM

Beautiful. Great restoration.

Dalton · 19 May 2010, 02:07 AM

just ran into this thread. What a great watch!

greekbum · 19 May 2010, 02:44 AM

Nice watch enjoy it

Bisquitlips · 19 June 2010, 02:29 PM

Dalton's work is always the best!

topcat30093 · 19 June 2010, 08:05 PM

Cracking looking watch.
Though personally I am not too sure about the design on the strap.

10 September 2009, 01:20 PM	#1
tstalcup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 4	Longines restored by TRF vendors My 1969 Longines 8224-4 as restored using TRF resources. Dalton Toledo, a pleasure to do business with, repaired the movement, replaced the crown and stem, and then polished the case and crystal. The watch has been in my family since new and I haven't ever seen it looking like it did when it was purchased in Zurich. I'd also like to point out that -three- other watchmakers have tried and failed where Dalton persevered and got the watch running reliably again...something about tiny little screws being worn out from 40 years of service that hadn't been addressed. The strap is by Micah of vintagerstraps and is brindle. I installed the lower strap with the cool Octopus facing out for these shots but put it back right to show the slate stitching for wearing. Great strap, butter smooth but a seriously thick piece of leather. Extremely comfortable as well. Micah was also great to deal with, emailed me to confirm details and then emailed me a photo of the strap so I could salivate over it while waiting for the postman. I think when I get another strap I will request the Vintagerstraps octopus on the outside instead of hidden. Attached Images

10 September 2009, 08:31 PM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Very nice.....great job Dalton! __________________

10 September 2009, 09:20 PM	#4
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	What a beauty! And movement inside it is very similar to one in Paul Newman Daytona`s! Wear it in a good health! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

10 September 2009, 10:22 PM	#5
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	Wow, what watch is a knock out. They did a great job too! __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

11 September 2009, 02:13 PM	#7
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Beautiful. Great restoration. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

10 September 2009, 08:28 PM	#2
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	thats a lovely watch....classy..never seen that before, love that case shape and the color contrasts are great and a great restoration work done

11 September 2009, 12:41 AM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Very nice!

19 May 2010, 02:07 AM	#8
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	just ran into this thread. What a great watch!

19 May 2010, 02:44 AM	#9
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Nice watch enjoy it __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

19 June 2010, 02:29 PM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Dalton's work is always the best! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

19 June 2010, 08:05 PM	#11
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Cracking looking watch. Though personally I am not too sure about the design on the strap. __________________

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