This is a superb example of a 1950 vintage longines. It is remarkable that such a watch can be bought for so little. Longines wasnt formed until 1866, when agassizs nephew, ernest francillon, took over the business and moved it to an old mill. Please contact me if you have a question or something to share. Dive into the longines universe, and discover the values and the philosophy of the winged hourglass brand, the many events in which it is involved, as well as the celebrities that represent the brand all over the world. One or two of these elements would make the longines heritage 1945 a compelling proposition, but all of them together make it a real winner. If it means that the owner will use a treasured timepiece instead of keeping it tucked away, thats an attractive reason for alteration. Besides that close to one hundred repair manuals, spare part catalogues and technical documentation are available for download in searchable pdf format. The 1945 original was powered by the manually wound 12. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Get the best deals on vintage gold longines watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Under francillon, the company moved to a site called les longines on the river suze in 1867, trademarked the name longines. Based in saintimier, switzerland, with retail outlets in more than 150 countries, the longines watch company has been making timepieces since 1832.
Longines launched in 1832 by auguste agassiz, who formed a partnership with a watch workshop in saintimier selling pocket watches with crownwheel escapements. How developing countries are paying a high price for the global mineral boom. Solid gold case wristwatches are designed with precious materials, giving these timepieces added value. Peters vintage longines watches offers resources for longines watch collectors. In the 1950 s longines purchased the wittnauer watch company and marketed a number of very similar lines of watches in the us under both brand names.
Comparison of the watch upon arrival at the longines workshops and after restoration. Apr 06, 20 longines vintage wristwatch 1950s vintage watches. I apologize in advance for the length of this post on a seemingly normal watch, but i can assure that you will not regret reading it to its end or at least hope you dont. Shop unique longines watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Quality longines vintage watches for sale from vintage gold watches, a partnership based in bayswater, central london w2 u. In this authors opinion, longines wittnauer is one of the finest watches a collector can find. Here we have a classic example of longines style and elegance from the early 50s when technically, longines competed head to head and on level terms with almost all of the top tier swiss watch manufacturers. Get the best deals on 1950 1959 wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Check out our longines watch selection for the very best in unique or custom. Longines was founded in 1832 by auguste agassiz and is considered to be the oldest registered watch brand in the world. Highly attractive and built to a quality standard that is second to none, this piece is the perfect example to illustrate just how undervalued vintage longines watches are at present. This automatic winding just cleaned accurate beauty is no exception.
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These longines mechanical handwinding wristwatches are designed to keep accurate time to within a few seconds a week. Longines is a swiss watch company thats been based in saintimier. I cant make up my mind longines federico talks watches duration. Longines collector is dedicated to providing a comprehensive reference guide to longines timepieces from 1940 1960 and to celebrate the quality, art and craftsmanship of these pieces. In any genre of antiques, it is usual for items to keep their respective levels of. Apr 12, 2018 the value of a vintage longines watch is not similar to that compared to other brands like omega. Longines serial numbers by year is your chance to get a fair estimate of when your longines watch was originally produced. Find pricing for all services offered by the swiss watch company longines. Without any doubt, vintage longines watches offer by far the best value to be found in the collectible horology field. The watch overall is a nice size at 25mm x 28mm, but looks slightly larger on the wrist as it sits so well. When we talk about vintage chronograph movements, there are many, many out there deserving of our attention.
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Founded in 1832 by auguste agassiz, the company that would become longines really came into its own in 1860 when agassizs nephew, ernest francillon, took the watch makers reigns. Longines has also been at the forefront of timekeeping innovation with a number of technological advances, like quartz, which is still featured in their watches today. Choose your collection suggestions watch selector catalog request watch comparator. You simply look up your serial number and place it in the shown table. Jan 17, 20 longines wristwatch 1950 s vintage watches. Vintage longines flagship 35mm automatic stainless steel watch swiss made. Vintage longines wristwatches, longines watches, longines wrist watches. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998.
If the watch had come from longines in switzerland in that case, that buckle would at least be gold plated, or solid gold, in the same color as the case. Unfortunately, the vintage timepieces have not grabbed the attention properly to the vintage watch collectors. This creation, fitted with a mechanical, selfwinding movement, is available. This 1950 longines automatic is a very fine quality watch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Add finely crafted elegance to your style with longines luxury watches for men and women. Longines mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. A collection that remains faithful to the longines values. Please have in mind that the time table for the longines serial numbers is not 100% accurate but very close. Vintage longines 17 jewels mens wrist watch, c1950s 60s, vintage.
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Find the nearest longines boutiques and retailers aventura, united states go to main navigation go to content go to social networks go to bottom navigation. In the early 1950s, a trend began that would continue until the arrival of battery powered quartz movements in the early 1970s. On the strength of its rich history, illustrated in particular by the incredible feats of the first aviators, longines presents the longines avigation oversize crown model, a watch in the brands line of special. Longines solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. I gave an answer about value on the other forum you posted. Under francillon, the company moved to a site called les longines on the river suze in 1867, trademarked the name longines in 1880, and registered the famous wingedhourglass logo in 1889.
Wrist watch, c1950s 60s, vintage longines watch, classic longines watch, old. Wristwatch movements had increased in quality since the world war i. Nov 22, 2017 the watch is based on a longines chronograph from as one would expect 1940, a model now residing in the brands extensive archive of vintage pieces at its museum in saintimier, switzerland, which also happens to be the town where longines was founded, and where it still makes timepieces today. The movement is signed longines watch co, swiss, 17 jewels and it has the serial number 8,168,696 which dates it back to 1950. Of course, francillon did more than see to the companys marketing needs continue reading.
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Founded in 1832, longines is widely recognised as a class above the rest. Firstly it provides a great example of what perlage is. Make offer 1950 s longines 12l 17j military watch works perfect eagle automatic original. We are sure that for the quality and the price, we will have a lots of interest in. Check out our longines selection for the very best in unique or custom. In 1954 longines launched the conquest line, and with it a new era for the company. In general, altering a watch will lower the value and some enthusiasts are ardently against doing this type of conversion. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1950s longines watch. A 1960s seiko automatic 6216a restoration and full service watch repair tutorial duration. There are very few rare watches and i dont think a longines from the 1950. Note the case, dial and movement are each signed longines.
Worth every penny 12 expensive products for men that are worth their money gentlemans gazette duration. Longines has enjoyed a privileged position among watch lovers for more than two centuries. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Indepth a detailed look at early longines chronographs, including the legendary zn. See more ideas about watches, vintage watches and vintage. Make offer 1950s longines 12l 17j military watch works perfect eagle automatic original. Longines collector the definitive online guide to vintage. All of our preowned longines watches are fully restored and guaranteed genuine to give you excellent service and piece of mind. The longines columnwheel single pushpiece chronograph. Buy longines mechanical handwinding wristwatches and get the best. I apologize in advance for the length of this post on a seemingly normal watch, but i can assure that. In any genre of antiques, it is usual for items to keep their respective levels of desirability at all points in their lives, or, to put it more graphically, a ferrari car is far more desirable when new than a ford fiesta, and it will always be worth correspondingly more as. What makes me nearly 100% sure of this is the period correct late 50s 1960s and probably original stainless steel longines buckle. Antiques atlas longines antique and vintage watches, page 3.
If the watch had come from longines in switzerland. Buy longines watches at macys and get free shipping. Posts about longines vintage 1950 written by bosartis. On the strength of its rich history, illustrated in particular by the incredible feats of the first aviators, longines presents the longines avigation oversize crown model, a watch in the brands line of special aviation timepieces created to meet the needs of pilots. The most desired watches were encrusted in jewels like diamonds. Aviator watches of longines have worldwide popularity.
Longines has been making quality watches since 1832. The value of a vintage longines watch is not similar to that compared to other brands like omega. Watches for sale can be purchased at the price indicated next to them. Some conversions of highend brands still sell for a high value after conversion. The conquest was the first step in a new development and marketing strategy with a named line or family. A year before the longines heritage 1945 wowed the crowds at baselworld, ben was contacted by the brand after it saw his instagram post of a timeonly vintage longines with a distinctive salmoncoloured dial and small seconds sub dial.