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22 February 2018, 12:55 AM
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Vintage Incoming
I really enjoy dress watches from the 1950s era.
While innocently perusing the TRF “for sale” area, I encountered this beauty and it followed me home........ or so I will be telling my wife  1951 Longines Automatic in 14K YG And many thanks to Jason ( Knappo 1307) for a flawless transaction! |
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22 February 2018, 12:59 AM
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1951 Longines Automatic in 14K YG
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22 February 2018, 01:00 AM
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so beautiful..
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22 February 2018, 01:04 AM
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Few more pictures from a better photographer ie Knappo 1307
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22 February 2018, 01:10 AM
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Seems as though Longines is often the forgotten cousin of great Swiss watches form that era, and I'm not sure I understand why they got there.
Their history is a proud one. I really enjoy wearing my Mystery Dial. Enjoy yours Very smart looking piece.
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22 February 2018, 01:13 AM
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Very Lovely.
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22 February 2018, 01:28 AM
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FWIW, there was a slight scuff mark on the crystal around 12 which I knew about at the time of the sale.
3 minutes with some whitening toothpaste and voila Who needs Polywatch? 
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22 February 2018, 04:52 AM
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Removed. Don't want to advertise hahahaha!
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22 February 2018, 04:59 AM
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Nice example!
That’s when Longines made quality watches. |
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22 February 2018, 05:07 AM
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22 February 2018, 05:11 AM
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Beautiful, Congrats!!!! Very nice example and dress watch ...
With a watch like that who needs a Patek...
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22 February 2018, 12:15 PM
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Very elegant
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22 February 2018, 12:22 PM
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That band is perfect for it... |
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22 February 2018, 12:27 PM
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=577378 |
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22 February 2018, 12:35 PM
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I do have a chocolate brown crocodile strap coming tomorrow. I’ll toss in a few comparison photos
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22 February 2018, 12:51 PM
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By the time I got to the TRF listing, the watch had already been shifted to eBay for auction It was out of my hands at that point. I would have worked through TRF had I gotten to the posting in a more timely manner. As to pricing, I believe in a free market, baby  Appreciate the congratulations, Adam
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22 February 2018, 12:53 PM
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So you won the eBay auction?
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22 February 2018, 01:07 PM
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The highest bid remains a business transaction and thus, a lot less of a thrill Although it was fun during the process, HaHa. |
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22 February 2018, 01:08 PM
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That's great you got it for half price, though. Congrats again.
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22 February 2018, 03:25 PM
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Very nice!
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22 February 2018, 09:29 PM
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Very nice!
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22 February 2018, 09:40 PM
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Looks great T, congratulations!
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22 February 2018, 10:09 PM
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22 February 2018, 10:11 PM
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It’s a fun addition to my humble collection Hope all is well, T |
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22 February 2018, 10:16 PM
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Congratulations, great looking piece
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22 February 2018, 10:29 PM
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Beautiful watch ! Great lugs !
Congrats ! I too love the vintage pieces, but have to restrain myself and keep it to three vintage.
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23 February 2018, 12:37 PM
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New Hadley-Roma crocodile strap in place.
I love it ! |
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23 February 2018, 01:26 PM
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