My shop name is winebeerglasses, same as my former Etsy shop (see the last image). I have a perfect 5-star customer rating from my buyers at Etsy for five years. I left Etsy because Etsy's customer support is unbearable. I decided to migrate to Bonanza.
I build and restore vintage automatic watches as a hobby using my knowledge in precision engineering and aesthetics. All my watches are freshly lubricated, timegrapher regulated, and cleaned to restore the pleasure of wearing a vintage watch with its full functionalities and timing performance.
I do not use Chinese-made parts, even the spring bars are Swiss Made.
I restored this Longines automatic watch likely made in late 50s and early 60s with the venerable 19A automatic movement. The quality of Longines watches in the 50s and 60s was in par with Omega. I can tell when I restored it.
This watch has the original dial, hands, and movement. The case and bracelet are from an authentic Seiko 5 automatic watch. The display back is a welcome feature to show off the highly decorated movement of legendary Longines quality in 50s and 60s.
It is about 35 mm across not including the crown, 40 mm lug to lug, and 11.5 mm in thickness. The bracelet can fit up to a 7.75" wrist comfortably.
It keeps great time. It is quite amazing a watch made over 60 years is running so well. The automatic winding mechanism is unique and it winds both ways, well ahead of its time. It is silky smooth. Really enjoyable to wear.
The dial has aged and it should be. It is clean with some aging spots. The time honored beauty makes it more appealing, in my opinion. The case has that real yellow gold appeal. I fitted it with a gold tone Seiko vintage bracelet and the end pieces needs to be hand fitted.
Vintage Seiko bracelet made in 70s and 80s in Japan are of much higher quality than their current offerings, which often are made in China.
Wearing this watch is like carrying a Leica M camera, making you look sophisticated.
Fully functional and keeps great time. For all vintage automatic watches, you should expect +- 4 minutes a day as considered accurate. This is one is much better than that.
As in any vintage watches, keep it from water. NOT water resistant!!!
It is 33 mm across and 37 mm lug to lug, medium size for a classical look, not those outlandish large but cheaply made watches flooding the store.
The sale is final. But I will offer free maintenance for three months. The buyer only pays one way shipping to me if service is needed. I will repair it and ship it back for free.
The shipping within the US is with USPS for $8.50 and I will add extra insurance without extra cost to the buyer to protect its full value. International shipping at actual cost with insurance.
It is time to wear something different against the onslaught of electronics. In terms of the art of mechanical design, 60s and 70s were the peak. After that, it is all half electronics or full electronics.