TheInthusiest 0 Posted July 12, 2013 Alright guys, today i went out on my daily visit to the Thrift store to see if i find any thrown away timepieces. Today i found a vintage Longines. Sadly, i did not take a picture ( as i had no phone with me. ), but i did however manage to keep it on hold until tomorrow. I was wondering if any of you have a vintage Longines and if they are worth spending $75 on it. I will try to describe it for you. Price asked: $75 (With a possible 40% off. If the cashier is an idiot and thinks its a quartz. (Electronic items only).) Case: My judgement seems to be a 35-38mm case (Because cases from the 50's and back were relatively small) Dial: White dial, which was quite dirty, (Possible corrosion, or false aging.) Had Arabic numerals. Hands: Blued minute, hour and seconds. Complications: non other than the main time and a possible power reserve on the interior (Did not manage to open.) Movement: Manual. Strap: Aftermarket black leather. If you guys have any knowledge of this or any similar vintage timepiece, it would be great to here your opinions in buying it or not. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 12, 2013 40% off an already cheap watch @$75 .. Are you nuts..,, get back down there immediately , if not sooner . Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted July 12, 2013 Yes, buy it. One thing that concerns me is the condition of the dial. I don't know if it may be false aging or it maybe because of its true age. Also the style of lettering for the logo. It (from what I remembered) looked similar to block lettering.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 12, 2013 Hard to tell with the absence of pics Why would someone false age an old watch.?? especially one that is not worth bundles..maybe it's true ageing Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted July 12, 2013 What are some signs to look for in a vintage watch. Other than opening the timepiece? Or is it a 50/50 chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abagnale 0 Posted July 12, 2013 buddy, just go and buy the freaking watch cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 12, 2013 Sure, at $75, assuming it is in working order, it's worth every penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted July 12, 2013 I would buy it but store is closed. The watch is working very smoothly. That was what initially caught my eye. Usually you'll see the cheap quartz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty010 1 Posted July 12, 2013 If it was me. I'd already have it in my box Or on the wrist. Carnival here this weekend with two days of Flea markets to browse threw. Maybe I'll get lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted July 12, 2013 Buy it and loads of pictures please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted July 12, 2013 It's a pretty plain watch. Almost like a Patek. LOL I'm sure you guys will like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted July 12, 2013 I can't believe we are even having this conversation..... Buy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
