[the3dgm]

I have a Longines automatic, that I'm having a bit of trouble identifying. I think it might be a 1964 Model 2205, however, when I've seen a picture and description of the 2205 everything matches except the height of the 6 o'clock bar which is full height on the watch I have and only half height on the picture I've found that says it is a 2205. The face looks like an Admiral 1200, except the 1200 was a gold case and this watch is stamped on the case 10K GOLD FILLED S&W, the S&W are in a box. I has bar markers all around 3 at 12, 2 at 3,6 and 9, singles for the rest. It is a single step sweep second hand above the 6 o'clock marker. Like many watches it has a Speidel bracelet which probably replaced a leather or cloth strap. (or maybe that was the
$100.00 optional strap!) In case your wondering it's working better every day and it seems it's accuracy is getting better after sitting unused for perhaps 30 to 40 years! :scared:

 

[the3dgm]

Update information: Well, it would seem not to be a 2205 after all. I popped the case and according to every place I look the watch was made in 1959, probably early '59 rather than late '59. Serial Number is a 110xxxxx number the only other number I saw on the movement was 19A. Does anyone know if Longines has a history or archive department?

 

[four of diamonds]

You can send them an email (see the link). They are responsive to requests. Most of their archives are handwritten and fully accessible by their staff. Also, I suggest that you have the timepiece serviced before using it. Running the watch could damage it if it has not been serviced in many years.

Official Longines website - Longines Swiss Watchmakers since 1832

 

[the3dgm]

Thanks for pointing me to the link, e-mail with attached photo and all information has been sent. I'd like to know if the watch has any value before wasting my time having it serviced, this is not my Omega! It has no name, it's only a 10k gold filled case and like most watches from the 50's to the mid-60's, the name on the face could say anything from Omega to Longines to Timex and most would not be able to tell the difference. Out of all the watches I own, and that's a lot, the only other 'Longines' I have is a Wittenauer, then again the case on this 1959 also says Longines Wittenauer Watch Company.

 

[ulackfocus]

It's also a refinished dial which hurts the value. See here for the correct fonts for a caliber 19A:

http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/longines-forum/35800.htm

In post #2, it's the 3rd picture down with the cursive AutomatiC.

 

[the3dgm]

Thank you, ulackfocus. Longines has responded to my e-mail and it seems that the only thing really Longines about the watch is the movement itself. In December of 1959 the movement was invoiced to Wittnauer of the U.S. It was meant to be placed in any authorized Longines-Wittnauer case that they had sitting around. This may explain the incorrect font on the watch face, since they did not state if the movement came with a face or not. My guess is that it ended up a Department store 'Longines'.

Not sure if it would even be worth a good servicing and cleaning. The movement is working and is keeping reasonable time and the accuracy has been improving with each passing day. It will probably take a month to know how accurate it will get. Thanks again guys!

 

[Mrmyagi]

Hello sir!

Ive just bought a vintage longines chrono with a serial nr according to Longines dating to 1949. The ref of the movement is 30ch and the watch a stepped case. Its very hard for me to be sure its genuine but Ive hear ulackfocus is an expert, could you please help me to find more info about it?