The (Big?) Longines Box Thread

Radiumpassion · Jul 13, 2019

Inspired by the ultimate Omega box thread I thought we could
do the same with Longines. All Longines boxes are welcome,
old, new, parts boxes etc. And let`s try to connect them to a
period and if possible a watch👍

I`m starting with some boxes from my collection.

Cardboard, dating to mid 1930`s based on the graphics.

Radiumpassion · Jul 13, 2019

Applied metal logo variant. For rectangular watch or ladies watch. Possibly late 1940`s to early 1950`s

Radiumpassion · Jul 13, 2019

Mid to late 1950`s Branded with a norwegian retailers mark witch was common
back then.

Oku · Jul 13, 2019

Brass box with card box.

Oku · Jul 13, 2019

Late 30ies ?

Tony C. · Jul 13, 2019

Good thread idea!

I'll begin with perhaps the least common that I have owned. This, I believe, was used for the second generation Conquest, but as it is so rarely seen, perhaps for a special (e.g. 18k) model. I sold it to our old friend Dennis (aka ulackfocus). Early '60s I would guess.

Tony C. · Jul 13, 2019

This one housed an uncommon cal. 340 Chronometre, which I seem to recall that I sold on this very forum. Probably early/mid '60s.

Tony C. · Jul 13, 2019

This one housed a mid-late '50s "pre-Conquest" Automatic, sold to a Japanese dealer friend:

Tony C. · Jul 13, 2019

This one I still have; Early to mid-'40s, U.S. market; small, but could have been for a man's watch given the period; the red pamphlet has "Do's and "Don't's", and the first "Don't" is "Don't open the case back - ever!" 😁

X350 XJR · Jul 13, 2019

Caliber 8L

Radiumpassion · Jul 13, 2019

Tony C.
Good thread idea!

I'll begin with perhaps the least common that I have owned. This, I believe, was used for the second generation Conquest, but as it is so rarely seen, perhaps for a special (e.g. 18k) model. I sold it to our old friend Dennis (aka ulackfocus). Early '60s I would guess.

Nice! I had this brass logo for a while and did not know where it came from. Now I
can see it`s probably from a box simular to yours👍

Andsan · Jul 14, 2019

bought this a few years ago from the USA. A brass box about 15 × 6 cm. I suppose it is from the early 50's. I do not know which watch was delivered with it. Hope someone on the forum has information.
Thanks in advance
Anders

ConElPueblo · Jul 14, 2019

1976 Conquest ref. 1570.

Dark brown outside, lovely 70's curry yellow inside 😁

Mr.Cairo · Jul 15, 2019

I've got some of that curry as well! 😝

Radiumpassion · Jul 17, 2019

Thank you for your contributions so far guys👍

Next up is this parts box, early 1930´s or maybe even late 1920`s?

My French is not very good 🤦

This was full of nos 13ZN dials when I got it😉

Oku · Aug 24, 2019

To revive the thread, better pics of my boxes:

divetime · Aug 27, 2019

Tony C.
Good thread idea!

I'll begin with perhaps the least common that I have owned. This, I believe, was used for the second generation Conquest, but as it is so rarely seen, perhaps for a special (e.g. 18k) model. I sold it to our old friend Dennis (aka ulackfocus). Early '60s I would guess.

As far as I know a similar box was used for the early divers watches references...

divetime · Aug 27, 2019

I believe this came with 1950-60 US produced Longines Wittnauer watches. It is one of the most common boxes...

divetime · Aug 27, 2019

I believe this came with 1950-60 US produced Longines Wittnauer watches. It is one of the most common boxes...

divetime · Aug 27, 2019

Oku
To revive the thread, better pics of my boxes:

Some very nice and early examples!