What time is it? Watches and horology

I would be interested in getting one if it were more like this (and not missing the lume on the 5 marker)

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Dial text is wrong.

Also the markers are relumed?

Summing fishy about that imo.

If you're referring to my Photoshop here above, that's correct. The original image of Ejay is on the previous page. :D

That actually made me go and have a look as I have taken it off and put moonwatch back on !!
But yes bugger me if I hadnt noticed the missing lume .
Am wondering if I may have knocked it out myself .........

Quite like the 2100s in this series.

https://www.g-central.com/g-shock-mystic-forest-series-with-ga-2100fr-and-ga-2200mfr/

LoL.

Jedi Mind tricked me.

Lume still weird.

It's only 2 years old !!

I randomly bought a Seagull 1963 on Aliexpress for £100, and now I'm looking at Longines heritage military watches for £1500-£2000. This is crazy.

Out of interest, are Longines often on sale? Is it silly to purchase one for RRP?

Love a Seagull 1963.

Got one with a worn winder.

If only it could be repaired ...

Haha! Welcome to the mad house.
I think it’s silly to pay RRP for Longines unless you’re 100% sure you’ll keep it.
You can PM me some models and I’ll tell you how much discount I can get.

Love my Seagull 1963.

Got one with a broken chrono reset.

If only it could be repaired...

just a note to say that you may have skipped the "seiko" stage in your watch purchasing journey... feels like a rite of passage before getting into swiss brands

Naaaaaa

😓

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Is it silly to purchase one for RRP?

Only if you plan to sell it.

Ooosh, well I guess I do have a springbar removal tool...

As mine still runs, I'll keep it together for a bit

are Longines often on sale?

Yes

So there's gonna be some Model 1 Fumé in the next anOrdain batch. Hmmmm.

I would be interested if it looked more like this;
For me it's mostly the thick bezel that I dislike

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I think I like the military marine nationale the most (shame about the low water resistance), which is silly money enough, but I love the 1946 chronograph too!

I can get 20% NHS discount at Goldsmiths or thereabouts elsewhere. What discount do you have?

The 1946 Chrono is 23% off at Fraser Hart https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/longines-heritage-classic-40mm-cream-dial-chronograph-arabic-numerials-steel-case-black-strap-mens-watch?gclid=CjwKCAiA4veMBhAMEiwAU4XRr7GzplW8iRAPkk3U7HvxbCG-p5e0pDKDN5f1jDmO82MRkeZ-GX6cKBoC6-kQAvD_BwE

And the MN… let me check.

20% as well. With Longines - it’s always worth looking on eBay as they don’t really hold value, so bargains can be had if you’re patient.

Thanks! I look forward to scouring retailers and used sellers for weeks!

Always a good idea to go and try watches on if you can. Sometimes what you see online can be misleading. Good luck with your search 👍