Alex83
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On the wrist since a couple of weeks
Jan 20, 2015,11:49 AM
I guess this is me going "vintage"..
well, not so sure 1960 qualifies as true vintage, but that's so far the oldest I've gone, and I'm loving everything about it!
Longines CH-30 flyback with spider lugs, how cool is it?!
I've taken my time to hunt an impecable piece, finally got it through an auction, and it has not left my wrist since I received it!
the dial tones, the plexi, the lugs, the presence, everything is right to my eyes.
Quite curious how has the modern brand been positionned, these guys use to make top-tier chronos back in the days!
Would love to find a nice 13ZN, sadly the prices have skyrocketed!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
Alex
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On the wrist since a couple of weeks
By: Alex83 : January 20th, 2015-11:49
I guess this is me going "vintage".. well, not so sure 1960 qualifies as true vintage, but that's so far the oldest I've gone, and I'm loving everything about it! Longines CH-30 flyback with spider lugs, how cool is it?! I've taken my time to hunt an impe...
A+! . . .
By: Dr No : January 20th, 2015-12:04
. . . I've said this before, and will say it again: no more chronos, with one solitary exception - a 30CH. Gorgeous movements, but even more, an aesthetic that transcends the complication. Longines chronographs succeed as watches per se ; imho, that's a q...
Thanks Doc!
By: Alex83 : January 20th, 2015-12:44
i am very impressed with the design and cannot avoid thinking how would an owner feel about it back in the 60's; would they know that they were wearing such a timeless piece?
That's the mystery of collecting vintage, Alex . . .
By: Dr No : January 20th, 2015-13:11
. . . the watches may be new to us, but they had a prior existence. Where did it go? What did it see? Perhaps it was present at some historical event. We don't know. And that's the beauty of it. Art
AAA+...........
By: Sandgroper : January 20th, 2015-12:32
With all due respect and in a very friendly way, I must say...You are a bloody lucky bastard mate:) Bravo Alex what a beauty! Turning green(ish) with envy;) Cheers and congratulations. Francois..from Down Under
Thanks for the score my friend!
By: Alex83 : January 20th, 2015-13:08
I was not so lucky with my previous purchase so I feel I have recovered some credits with this one! Been comparing with some other modern chronos I own, some with prices 5-7 times higher...and this little guy has no reason to envy them at all! It has been...
Ahaha! This little guy......
By: Sandgroper : January 20th, 2015-14:47
IS the envy of the big Gorillas:) Glad that you didn't feel offended with my colloquialism;) Cheers Alex. Francois
A classic ... But not for me ...
By: nilomis : January 20th, 2015-13:17
Longines, all, goes to my wife. She is the Longines collector here.. Hard to find in this fine conditions. Cheers, Nilo
Very nice, Alex! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 20th, 2015-13:31
Welcome to the vintage world! :) Best Blomman
Thanks!
By: Alex83 : January 22nd, 2015-12:22
happy to enter the vintage world, there are really cool pieces out there; it requires a more profound comprehension and has less margin for error though..
Thanks Fernando
By: Alex83 : January 22nd, 2015-12:24
i am quite proud of this one I must say!