Longines buckles - what's real and what's not?

ahartfie · Dec 4, 2016

U ulackfocus
Live vicariously through Ed (@Hijak), Nigel (@NT931), Marc (@MMMD), Pete (@Barking mad), or Anders (@Andsan) in the WRUW thread. Several more members have those now too.

I've been avoiding the WRUW thread most of the time recently. It's DANGEROUS to my bank account.

JohnSteed · Dec 4, 2016

Here's another

BartH · Dec 5, 2016

U ulackfocus
Live vicariously through Ed (@Hijak), Nigel (@NT931), Marc (@MMMD), Pete (@Barking mad), or Anders (@Andsan) in the WRUW thread. Several more members have those now too.

I cannot stress enough how spectacular it looks irl in daylight.

It looks nice enough in pics or under artificial light, but in daylight it's insane.

MMMD · Dec 5, 2016

Agree, they're pretty glorious.

And let's not forget the obverse.

yako54 · Feb 12, 2017

Hi folks I would like to trade the yellow gold plated buckle below against the same version in solid steel.
Would be the perfect addition for a Conquest Deluxe date at 12 by the way 😀

Andsan · Aug 16, 2017

I have two Longines buckles and stamps are almost identical.I guess they are genuin

yako54 · Sep 22, 2017

I have something for the "what's not real" section today. On ebay you can buy these:

Those are not made too shabby. The applied hour glass logo is nice and the pin is closing correctly, but there is no stamp on the inside neither manufacturer nor "stainless steel" or "unroc". Supplies from dealers seem unlimited too. So please take care.

TropicConnie · Oct 19, 2017

Is having a correct buckle considered a good investment in a vintage watch? I'm wondering if I should have a modern Longines tang buckle attached to my incoming Flagship, or if it's best to wait for an appropriate vintage one. I imagine that a vintage one would certainly add some value; if a modern buckle won't attract any premium above an unbranded buckle I won't bother going that route and I'll wait for a period correct piece.

JohnSteed · Oct 19, 2017

Great investment of your time perhaps, if you think the reward of having/gazing at the buckle will be sufficient return for you 😉

TropicConnie · Oct 19, 2017

JohnSteed
Great investment of your time perhaps, if you think the reward of having/gazing at the buckle will be sufficient return for you 😉

The money spent might be better spent elsewhere then. Thank you for your advice!

vc fans · Jan 20, 2018

hi. i am not sure this one. its fake ?

yako54 · Jan 20, 2018

It's real, but pin is nit the original one.

vc fans · Jan 20, 2018

yako54
It's real, but pin is nit the original one.

thank you

minutenrohr · Jan 22, 2018

Midfifties - came with a ref. 6591:

Farzan · Feb 26, 2018

I need a strap and buckle for my 1965 Longines 30CH. Does anyone know the strap size and buckle size? I think the strap is 18mm. I tried measuring the watch with a caliper. Online there are a few original Longines straps, and some used buckles. Anyone know if "original Longines" is real or a Chinese knockoff with a fake Longines engraving on the leather? Thanks.

TropicConnie · Feb 27, 2018

Farzan
I need a strap and buckle for my 1965 Longines 30CH. Does anyone know the strap size and buckle size? I think the strap is 18mm. I tried measuring the watch with a caliper. Online there are a few original Longines straps, and some used buckles. Anyone know if "original Longines" is real or a Chinese knockoff with a fake Longines engraving on the leather? Thanks.

Double posting is unnecessary. Patience is necessary.

seekingseaquest · Feb 15, 2020

Can anyone help with this one? 18k white gold, 14mm inside width. Came with the below mid-1950s Flagship but I assume it isn’t original given the Flagship is SS.

Tony C. · Feb 15, 2020

The WG one, if it is in fact gold, may have been a Japanese market buckle. There were some odd precious metal cases made for Japanese market IWC, and I suspect for other brands as well.

Radiumpassion · Feb 15, 2020

Nice bonus then😀 Never seen that kind of gold stamp before.

JohnSteed · Feb 15, 2020

A rare sight of a WG buckle. Hold it for future acquisition even tho not for the flagship

good catch