A few new snaps of this 80 year old enamel dial ”CAF” (this one is a civilian though),
Two elderly divers. A 19AS (on the left) and a 290cal.
This is quite nice too: A reissue Silver Arrow.
Although not a particularly special watch, it's extremely rare. For some inexplicable reason production was stopped early on in the run. Hard to find now, which is a shame because I think it's supremely elegant (bar the date window) with a lovely deco inspired dial with sharply edged and angled indexes and an near-as-dammit ideal 37mm size.
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Lastly from me, an 18kt 30CH chronograph with flyback function.
Superb that one!
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I’ve got my wife a flagship for Xmas
Couple more of mine:
My earliest Longines wristwatch.
From 1912.
Old and New.
Longines Trench watch from 1916. Longines UltraQuartz from 1971
Longines Ultronic from 1972
A recent purchase...
Really good value for money Hydroconquest.
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IMG_0601 by scuderiablkhole, on Flickr
I bought this when they first came out. It's been basically on my wrist since then and has only recently been joined by an Oris 111 which is my 'formal' watch.
I've spent ages using it with different straps... for the first few years I used the OEM 'sailcloth' strap but got through three of them (they weren't very durable). They've recently changed the OEM strap to a slightly more textured one which I ordered some time ago. I've just put it on and it feels like 'coming home' - it suits the watch perfectly.
Hydroconquest (Quartz) fantastic bang for your buck, great build quality (think Omega) with looks to die for.......
My only Longines, but wouldn’t mind a hydroconquest or Legend Diver next
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Wonder will we see a Hydroconquest quartz with the new VHP movement inside? I think that would be a great combination.
^^^^^^ Heritage 1945.
Thanks, it is rather nice...
thats lovely. what model is it?
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Gorgeous. Been waiting for ages for them to start coming through, where did you source it?
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^^^^Ernest Jones, Bluewater.
Been playing with straps and it looks good on a variety which is good.
Update - bracelet now repaired and this handsome pilot-style chrono back in action
[QUOTE=WarrenVrs;4616107] Gorgeous. Been waiting for ages for them to start coming through, where did you source it?
Looks great! I’ve got one preordered by apparently not due until Feb!
Can’t wait though, looks a great size on the wrist.
Type A-7 from the Hugh Rice sale. Straight off to Swatch for warranty repair as the chronograph isn’t engaging, but I really love the watch. Size is a large 49mm but that is true to the original and telling the time isn’t as difficult as you would think.
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The strap in the first picture is the OEM one...
There is no doubt that it’s supplied strap is a perfect fit but it’s nice to experiment with some different looks.
All part of the fun
I really like the OEM strap. I don't think the NATO fits the style of the watch myself but nothing wrong with experimenting as you say!