Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)

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Newbie today. A 1961 Longines in 18k gold on brown lizard strap by marvin revue and Longines buckle. Movement is the 19.4 with 17j 19,800vph and 3mm thick, making it super slim on the wrist. 8)

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footycrazy wrote:Newbie today. A 1961 Longines in 18k gold on brown lizard strap by marvin revue and Longines buckle. Movement is the 19.4 with 17j 19,800vph and 3mm thick, making it super slim on the wrist. 8)

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That is beautiful.

Looks in better condition than my Longines from the same year, though mine isn't bad.
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Thank you Asqwerth, she,s in very good shape casewise and the dial has a slight yellowing with age. Sadly my photography skills are not upto the same quality. :lol:
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Just beautiful, Graham...and I have one thing to say:

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:D :D :D :D :D :D
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^^^^^^^

I have been extremely good for last 12 months sir. :thumbup:
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Battered, but cool ;)
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1974 ;)
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Omega f300 today (old photo)

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Zenith today

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Omega f300 today

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Another Omega here today (sorry for the old pic):

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1962 9ct gold Roamer today

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Re: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)

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My late father's Accurist "Super Waterproof" circa 1969?
Can anyone tell me anything about this model?
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1964 Astral...having a quiet day so picked my loudest wristwatch! :D

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