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WatchTimes · 16 September 2008, 02:23 AM

Does anyone have any idea what this may be worth?
I know its not a fortune but he still has the original box
and wants to make a trade towards a knife I have and
want to move...

DSJ · 16 September 2008, 02:32 AM

No ideas, but nice looking watch!

eric23 · 16 September 2008, 02:55 AM

Thats a nice watch. I like the knife too (I have always wanted a nice Damascus knife).

Jedi · 16 September 2008, 04:10 AM

I would suggest getting a watchmaker to open it up and examining the movement. You should look for a movement number, so as to identify whether it is a 'manufacture' Longines movement.

There are a few notable independent watchmakers these days releasing new watches powered by vintage Longines movements, noted for their precision. You can always google the movement number for more information.

WatchTimes · 16 September 2008, 04:22 AM

This is a vintage watch obviously.
I do not have it in my hands nor am
I able to get my hands on it without buying
it to get the movement #. This is the original owner....

Just trying to get a ballpark idea as to value...

I need to make him an offer, the blade he wants
is worth $400 so I am trying to figure out how much
extra cash to offer him.

WatchTimes · 16 September 2008, 04:45 AM

It is from the mid 60's if he recalls correctly he said.

Jedi · 16 September 2008, 05:10 AM

I would say, and this is just a guess, that I wouldn't give him more than $350 total for the watch if you can't look it over inside and out. I mean, he gets to inspect the blade right? Better still, have an idea of your reserve and ask him to name a price then haggle him down.

At the end of the day, if you're not comfortable with the trade, don't go ahead with it.

Alcan · 16 September 2008, 09:19 AM

It should be in the $300 - $400 range. The gemstone indexes don't add much secondary market value. Most likely due for a service too, so factor that in.

Btw, I have a few 5 star Admirals:

WatchTimes · 16 September 2008, 10:33 AM

Thanks.
He was way out there with what
he thought it was worth so I passed.

16 September 2008, 02:23 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Longines Admiral ?? Does anyone have any idea what this may be worth? I know its not a fortune but he still has the original box and wants to make a trade towards a knife I have and want to move... Attached Images __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 September 2008, 02:32 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	No ideas, but nice looking watch! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 September 2008, 04:10 AM	#4
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I would suggest getting a watchmaker to open it up and examining the movement. You should look for a movement number, so as to identify whether it is a 'manufacture' Longines movement. There are a few notable independent watchmakers these days releasing new watches powered by vintage Longines movements, noted for their precision. You can always google the movement number for more information. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 September 2008, 04:22 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	This is a vintage watch obviously. I do not have it in my hands nor am I able to get my hands on it without buying it to get the movement #. This is the original owner.... Just trying to get a ballpark idea as to value... I need to make him an offer, the blade he wants is worth $400 so I am trying to figure out how much extra cash to offer him. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 September 2008, 04:45 AM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It is from the mid 60's if he recalls correctly he said. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 September 2008, 02:55 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Thats a nice watch. I like the knife too (I have always wanted a nice Damascus knife).

16 September 2008, 05:10 AM	#7
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I would say, and this is just a guess, that I wouldn't give him more than $350 total for the watch if you can't look it over inside and out. I mean, he gets to inspect the blade right? Better still, have an idea of your reserve and ask him to name a price then haggle him down. At the end of the day, if you're not comfortable with the trade, don't go ahead with it. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 September 2008, 09:19 AM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	It should be in the $300 - $400 range. The gemstone indexes don't add much secondary market value. Most likely due for a service too, so factor that in. Btw, I have a few 5 star Admirals: Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 September 2008, 10:33 AM	#9
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Thanks. He was way out there with what he thought it was worth so I passed. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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