Longines?

[RedWhiteMonkey]

What is the general view on Longines watches?

As stated in an earlier thread I'm after a vintage dress watch for my wedding and a 1967 Longines Cal.284 has turned up on TZ for what looks like a reasonable price. Its a winder not automatic so doesn't entirely fit my preferred criteria but I do like the look of it.

[PaulHogan]

IMO a genuine long established high end watchmaker. Now, like many others, part of the Swatch group but still producing some highly desirable pieces. I have three including a 60's Flagship.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Cheers, I think I'll message the seller and see whether he's willing to do a deal.

[CardShark]

Used to own this one....



.... now have one of these



Love the look of the one on TZ, no idea as to if the heavily reduced price makes it a good buy though. Longines has quite a history, IIRC their logo is the oldest of all watch brands, and this one would be pre-Swatch as well.

[Podie]

Nice watches IMO. Like 'sharks Legend Diver, but have a thing for the Hydroconquest.

[RobCh]

I have a pair of Longines from a 1997 limited edition set and they're a delight. Well made and good looking. Highly recommended.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Well, I've made him an offer. Lets see whether he's willing to do a deal.

[Mobile Chicane]

I like them.

I bought my (now ex) husband a 1930's Longines gold tank as wedding present.

We're divorced, but I don't regret the purchase of such a beautiful thing.

[ShortShift811]

I took a serious look at the Hydroconquest a couple of mnoths ago; a really solid piece and as others have said above, Longines do seem to have a bit more heritage than most of the other Swatch brands.

[Martyn-123]

Have owned a Longines watch for nearly 25 years now, still in good condition although i have had the glass replaced a couple of times due to scratches, numerous new straps and last year the inside quartz mechanism replaced as told by the repairer the quartz only lasts normally 20 years, now good as new,


Martyn...

[AndrewWF]

I own a Legend Diver and it is such a nice watch, especially for the price. Gets a lot of compliments.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Ok, now I'm in a quandary. The seller has accepted an offer of £200 for the watch and I don't know what to do. I do like it but part of me wants to hold out for a Omega for a bit more cash and part of me doesn't really know whether £200 is good value. Any help?

[CardShark]

It seems like good value at £200 but I really couldn't be sure at all, if you're in any doubt though about the price or the watch itself I'd say you should duck out. The other option is to follow through with it and sell it on should it not be what you're looking for.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

CardShark said:

It seems like good value at £200 but I really couldn't be sure at all, if you're in any doubt though about the price or the watch itself I'd say you should duck out. The other option is to follow through with it and sell it on should it not be what you're looking for.

I think you've just confirmed what I know I should really do. I don't want to mess the seller around so I'll let him know that it's thanks but no thanks.

I still have seven weeks till my wedding day, so have time to look for the right watch. I do like that Longines but I suspect I'd have a nagging doubt if I went for it, the old adage about never buying the first one you see normally rings true.

[CardShark]

7 weeks should be plenty, and older Omegas for sale do surface quite often.

Happy hunting