My Only Longine At Least For Now

hondaman · Dec 19, 2012

I bought this Longine about 10 years ago. Not sure what model and estimate it is from the 60's. Any opinions would be welcome. The bracelet is a gold filled vintage that I think matches the watch well.

ulackfocus · Dec 19, 2012

It sure is a 60's model. The fonts, hands, and lack of a date feature tell me it's a 34x auto, probably a 340 and 342.

hondaman · Dec 19, 2012

Thanks for the info. I wish I was skilled enough to check the movement but my understanding is that it is removed from the front.

ulackfocus · Dec 19, 2012

There's a good chance of it being a front loader from that era with those calibers. Is there any writing on the back saying to use a certain wrench (1200, 1260)?

hondaman · Dec 27, 2012

Yes. On the back it says ' remove bezel to use admiral 1260 wrench'.

ulackfocus · Dec 27, 2012

It's a front loader for sure. Has to be after 1958 because of that. It isn't a high beat because it doesn't have the markings or logo, so it's also pre-1967.

hondaman · Dec 28, 2012

Thanks for the information. Longines seems to have made a multitude of dress watches during that era.