Longines 30l

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OK, I've become interested in acquiring a nice 30L.

Saw this one sell for what seems like a reasonable price...Just under $550.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320981653438?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

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Its an Argentinean case and a a bad redial but the movement looks great and the case is a big size and rose gold.

Good price, bad price, satay away from things like this?

What should a really nice 30L go for and it doesn't need to be gold.

Thanks.
 
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I sold a very nice version of a watch just like that for $460 a year and a half ago. Great looking watch when redone:

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Now the bad part: it was also in a solid 18ct gold South American case. The gold was built up around a brass ring with 4 prongs for the lugs so there was a total of $170-ish in scrap value for the case. You'd never get your money out of that and probably lose if you bought it at anything above $300 after you add in the costs of a proper redial and service. As nice as the 30L and 30 LS are, as movements only they might get you $50 - $75 tops. I buy Longines calibers for $25 give or take.

Secondly, I doubt that was a Flagship before it was redialed. There are a lot of no name 30L's around that can be had cheap.

Verdict: a big pass.
 
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Thanks.

That's what I love about this place, good clear no punches pulled information.

I'll keep looking.
 
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Thanks.

That's what I love about this place, good clear no punches pulled information.

Your welcome! You know, there are people who get upset with me when I lay it out in language that leaves no confusion. 😕

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I'll keep looking.

And I'll keep answering if you keep posting. 👍 Don't tell the rest of the gang, but Longines is my #1 brand. Problem is there aren't many good sources for information.
 
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Oooooo, very nice! Check your messages.

Got that exact caliber 22A watch and it's sister 22AS:

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Your welcome! You know, there are people who get upset with me when I lay it out in language that leaves no confusion. 😕



And I'll keep answering if you keep posting. 👍 Don't tell the rest of the gang, but Longines is my #1 brand. Problem is there aren't many good sources for information.
Whaaa? 😲
 
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Whaaa? 😲

So sorry, I thought you knew, came as a shock to me too 🙁
 
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