Reply With Quotemost of my watches are around 34-36mm .. you get used to the size very quickly so i wouldnt let that put you off
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE
I wonder what's with the "SWISS" on the dial rather than "SWISS MADE"?
Problem is the SIZE.
MOVEMENT
Automatic movement
CASE
Stainless steel PVD
CASE SIZE
34mm
DIAL(FACE) COLOR
Gold dial with stick markers
BRACELET
Stainless steel
CLASP
Invisible double locking
CRYSTAL
Sapphire Crystal
WATER RESISTANCE
30 meters( 100 feet)
most of my watches are around 34-36mm .. you get used to the size very quickly so i wouldnt let that put you off
Very Nomos-esque, not a bad thing.
Kevin
Well, I've gone as low as a Zeno Explorer, but that has 20mm lugs and is thick.Originally Posted by omegaUK
My wrist is a bit more than 8" around......
That Longines is almost $1000 and probably grey market so I doubt I will spring for it now, but it's bookmarked. :wink:
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I didn't know they came in auto ... see if you can get a SS version from your source.
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
They have it, but I like the gold. If I ever got one it would be a dress watch and I already have a Tissot LeLocle in SS....
The SS version is more "honest" I admit, and if it were solid gold the things would be WAY out of my league. A shame really as I would love a solid gold bracelet watch for those special occasions...
I do wonder though how good gold PVD is, longevity wise. :?:
It is a gray market dealer, but they do not mess with serial numbers and ship internationally. ;-) I've never bought from them so I can't recommend.
They also have this similar model but I like the T-bar and bracelet on the other one a bit better.
Nice watches. 34 mm is a very appropriate size for a gent's dress watch :D I mean, you're no looking for yet another hockey-puck of a tool watch for the intended use :wink: And with a minimal bezel, you get a pretty large, legible face. Have fun contemplating!
Cheers,
Gert
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I followed the link you gave ... there's a quartz one at 37mm.
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I don?t know if you have seen these watches in the flesh ... the crystal is quite curved giving an impression that is closer to the Orion (Nomos) than the Tangente.
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
I have not seen these in person. No.
I hear what Gert is saying about the large dial - I guess even a 34mm watch with a large dial "looks" larger.
I just can't do quartz......8)
Too bad they don't make the auto in 37mm though, as that or 38-39 are perfect for me. I should eventually find a brick n mortar Longines dealer and try one.
I do wonder though how good gold PVD is...... :?: :?: :?:
It isn't small. It's a dress watch!! They are not supposed to be big and ugly looking. They also have to fit neatly and comfortably under a shirt cuff. Of course it looks smaller than your typical 'tool' watch, but many people find that 34-37mm is an ideal size for this type of watch. Longines are very good value compared to some names I could mention; but you will always pay a premium for gold or diamonds (yuch!) whatever the name on the dial.
I believe that 'SWISS' and 'SWISS MADE' have identical meanings and it is purely down to the manufacturer which they use.
The 37mm varients from this range look great on the wrist. They do not look small by any stretch of the imagination.
BTW these are nice with the acrylic crystal and vintagey looks.
T-bars? Do you like them on women, too?
BTW I'm leaning towards this one as it's solid 18K but a bit over a grand so it will be sometime - which will confirm if I really like the style. It's better to have to ponder it rather than make a hasty purchase.
This one is pushing it though as it says 33.5mm. Yikes! It was the only one that was both solid 18K case AND automatic movt. :?
I think that Swatch dictates what they make so as to not threaten the higher end brands in the group. Yeah, you can make a solid gold auto but make it really small..... :wink:
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Worlok, I am not sure what exactly you are looking for ... but for that kind of money you can exceptional gold stuff on the S/H and slightly vintage NOS.
Look around.
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Seconded! To buy new would be to waste money. A grand and a bit will take you horologically quite high on the so-called 'vintage' market.
Thirded!
Plenty of nice gold vintage watches around Tom and far better value.
I picked this Eterna-Matic up recently in mint condition.
Running fast, so waiting for my watch mangler.
Cheers,
Neil.
IT's funny. I wrote that last one and went to bed last night. I get up this morning and tell myself that there must be similar ones in solid gold but vintage.... I check on vintage site and find a few. I check this forum to see some replies to that same effect. :lol:
I have one site which is somewhat local to me, but some of his prices are high. If you know of any online sites that are US based and sell nice vintage watches then please by all means list them.
:)
An elegant, classic example of a horologically very respectable watch that's available for reasonable money.Thirded!
Plenty of nice gold vintage watches around Tom and far better value.
I picked this Eterna-Matic up recently in mint condition.
Running fast, so waiting for my watch mangler.
Tick per pound, it's much better value than a new Longines.
Yesterday, after a few minutes I found this gold Longines for $300 second from the bottom here:
http://www.thewatchstore.com/store/200-FM.html
I am not saying you should get it (I feel it could do with a dial cleanup) but it gives you an idea of what you can get for $1000
This seems like a nice site, I always look at ... but I don't know the seller.
http://www.coolvintagewatches.com/Cool/ ... atches.htm
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Go vintage, I agree. Easily the best value for money. If you shop carefully, you can get a bargain. I bought this mint 1960's gold Longines with box and papers, from an antiques fair (not a boot sale) and still paid less than £100.
Cheers
Foggy
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Wow Foggy, that is clean.
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Thanks. You guys ROCK. 8)
Fourthed! This solid 18K was under $300 . .Seconded! To buy new would be to waste money. A grand and a bit will take you horologically quite high on the so-called 'vintage' market.
And this 14K was under $500
The above don't have "the name" but the principle does apply - I sold a beautiful solid 14K Longines last year for $299 (and I regret it, too).
not at that link. Someone must have seen your post and snagged it.
Looks like he's gone off for the summer. :roll:not at that link. Someone must have seen your post and snagged it.
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Being new at it and stuff, I paid over the odds for this no doubt. It was 300 quid (about 500 USDs at the time), but it is still way under 1000USDs. It is 35-36mm, but looks bigger because it is all dial. The case is 18k (the hands too, I believe). It is my bling watch.
Best wishes,
Bob
PS I know the hands need to be reset. I can't be bothered. ;)
RLF
I still haven't seen anything nicer for that price. Good catch I think.
Right now I'm just honing my searching skillz. ;-) I don't know why I bother when I don't have the money on hand. Dumb, I know. But it gives me something to do.
What's the movement, Fogster? 27.0?Go vintage, I agree. Easily the best value for money. If you shop carefully, you can get a bargain. I bought this mint 1960's gold Longines with box and papers, from an antiques fair (not a boot sale) and still paid less than £100.
Cheers
Foggy
12.68Z.What's the movement, Fogster? 27.0?
Cheers
Foggy
I seem to remember these hands ... weren't they protruding from some Saracens in the 12th century? :P :wink:
[still trying to swith off my silly mood]
Cheers,
Martin ("Crusader")
Further on the above worlok, 14k for $745.
http://www.watchestobuy.com/images/Omega14ksimpleb.JPG
It's 3rd down on this page also check the guy's other stuff, site looks legit.
http://www.watchestobuy.com/newpage3.htm
Just imagine what you will be finding by the time you got the bread. :lol:
How about this 18k pink for $650? (on page 6)
http://www.watchestobuy.com/images/Nico ... graphb.JPG
john
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
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