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Ricky Lee
August 20, 2009 06:16PM		 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 3,829 (2009-09)

The Longines 5-Star Admiral arrived yesterday, too, so 'tis sure we have an embarassment of riches in the Is Happy Day! department here at Shamrock Hollow. I am smiling...

I admit that I was a little concerned about this one.. the seller's photos, while reasonably hi-res, had a soft, almost 'photoshopped' feel to them, and seemed to show a bit of a patina. But Longines is high on my "Top 10 Quality Brands I'd Like To Own", along with Certina, Omega, Tissot, etc. So when this one went at a price too low to ignore, I took something of a flyer.


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I'm happy to report that the dial is in very nice condition. There are a few specks, but it's razor sharp and obviously original. Indeed, it looks better through my 14X loupe than with the naked eye. Thumbs Up! Likewise the 10K gold-filled case is in quite decent shape, save for two wear spots on the back side of the case, and a small ding on the bezel. Seller said the bezel might be solid gold, but I see no conclusive evidence one way or the other.

While I quite like the case shape and style, it does have one drawback in that it's a semi-monocoque front-loader, and so I can't take a peek at the movement. I am sad... But, as they say, it Runs Strong, and has a very solid and nice feel as it autowinds.


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Anyone care to venture a guess as to the date? I'm thinking late mid-50's to early 60's.. but that's just a wild guess.


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Thanks for lookin'!

-Ricky
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The other It's a happy day today. The new watch arrived!.  Post contains photos Post contains linked URL (Views: 103)
Ricky Lee -- August 20, 2009 06:16PM
Looks great, Ricky. Congrats. Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 4)
Mark C -- August 21, 2009 12:28AM (Views: 4)
Niiiice! With a day/date complication on an auto, I'm thinking more mid-60's (Views: 7)
Chris L -- August 21, 2009 12:02AM
If it were date only, I would share in the 50's or 60's opinion.
Ditto, esp. if quick-set! (n/t) (Views: 5)
MCV -- August 21, 2009 01:16AM
Most definitely NOT quick-set. I am frowning Just the opposite! I am crying! (Views: 4)
Ricky Lee -- August 21, 2009 11:19AM
Mid-sixties it is! Thumbs Up! Laughing!

-Ricky

Lookin' good! Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 6)
Dave Murphy -- August 20, 2009 09:09PM
Thank you Dave! I gotta tell ye, though.. >> (Views: 4)
Ricky Lee -- August 20, 2009 10:13PM
>> ..it's killing me not to be able to check out the movement on this one! Argh!!!

-Ricky

Don't know how old it is, but... (Views: 12)
redsquid2 -- August 20, 2009 07:48PM
...love the design, love how clean it is!
It is - dare I say it? - "a timeless design"! :-) (Views: 5)
Ricky Lee -- August 20, 2009 10:10PM
Hey, I miss Captain Grammar Person. I am sad... I am crying!

-Ricky

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