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24/02/2026

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85 years old Longines Calatrava 14ct Gold Cal.12.68Z Vintage Watch 1941 Serviced

24/02/2026

85 years old Longines Calatrava 14ct Gold Cal 12.68Z Vintage Watch 1941 / Service

04/02/2026

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03/02/2026

69 Years Old Omega Seamaster Calendar | Ref. 2849-2 SC-H | Cal. 503 | Vinatge 1956

Collector Notes & Dating
The ref. 2849 Seamaster Calendar was the first Seamaster line to shift the date to the now-classic 3 o’clock position, a third-generation design that set the template for Omega’s mid-century calendar dress watches. Movement serial 158###### (full number in buyer docs) aligns with Omega tables ⇒ circa 1956; consistent with cal. 503 production and case ref. 2849-2.



Specifications
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 503, 20 jewels, ~19,800 vph; fresh service 11/2025 — certificate included

Dial: Original with even tropical patina; applied arrowhead markers; dauphine hands

Crystal: Acrylic, period-correct

Case: Gold-capped over steel; steel screw back “Seamaster”; honest vintage wear

Size: 34 mm (without crown) — Lug width: 18 mm

Crown: Ω-signed; period-correct

Strap/Bracelet: New leather, 18 mm

Water-Tightness: Splash resistant (not for showering)

Box / Packaging: Secure black travel watch case

03/02/2026

29/01/2026

73 years old Longines Crab Lugs Watch | Ref. 6416-2 | legendary cal. 12.68Z | Vintage 1952

29/01/2026

73 years old Longines Crab Lugs Watch | Ref. 6416-2 | legendary cal. 12.68Z | Vintage 1952

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The service and identification document is included in the price.
Why is the Longines Caliber 12.68Z legendary?
The Caliber 12.68Z is not just a movement; it is a symbol of Longines’ "Golden Age" of manufacturing. Produced primarily from the late 1920s through the 1950s, it represents a time when Longines was a true manufacture, often considered equal to—or even better than—brands like Omega or Rolex in terms of movement finishing and technical innovation.
Collector Notes & Dating
This vintage Longines, produced in 1952, is a striking example of mid-century design, featuring distinctively sculpted "Crab" lugs that give the 34mm case a commanding presence on the wrist. The gold-plated case houses the legendary Caliber 12.68Z, a movement celebrated by collectors for its robust architecture and high-grade finishing.
The dial has been professionally refinished to restore its aesthetic appeal. The movement, serial number 8864••••, places production firmly in the early 1950s. This timepiece represents the golden era of Longines mechanical watchmaking, combining an unusual case silhouette with one of the brand's most respected workhorse movements.

27/01/2026

59 years old Omega Chronostop Genève | Ref. 146.009/146.010 | Cal. 920 | Vintage 1969

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The service and identification document is included in the price.
Collector Notes & Dating
This 59 years old Omega Chronostop Genève was born in the late ’60s for motorists and sports fans, Omega’s Chronostop used a press-and-hold single pusher to time 60-second checks—overtakes, lap splits, parking meters—with a special “Driver” variant rotated for reading on the wheel. Inside caseback marked 146.009/146.010; Cal. 920 was produced for the Chronostop line in the late 1960s. Original signed crown and blue dial present. Fresh service 25-07-2025 with certificate #3303-25; full movement number provided in buyer’s documents if required.

22/01/2026

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22/01/2026

82 Years old / Wartime Era | Omega Vintage Small Seconds | Ref. 2390 | Cal 30T2 | Vintage 1944 | Serviced

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Collector Notes & Dating
This 82 years old Omega dress watch is powered by the renowned manual-wind Cal. 30T2 (15 jewels), a workhorse movement celebrated for reliability and straightforward servicing. Movement no. 9944•••• dates the watch to circa 1944, placing it in wartime era production.
The stainless-steel case is signed “Acier Inoxydable” and marked Ref. 2390 inside the caseback. With a compact 33 mm profile, classic small-seconds layout, and clean Arabic dial design, it captures the practical elegance Omega delivered in the 1940s.

22/01/2026

82 Years old / Wartime Era | Omega Vintage Small Seconds | Ref. 2390 | Cal 30T2 | Vintage 1944 | Serviced

You save 369,00 EUR right away
The service and identification document is included in the price.
Collector Notes & Dating
This 82 years old Omega dress watch is powered by the renowned manual-wind Cal. 30T2 (15 jewels), a workhorse movement celebrated for reliability and straightforward servicing. Movement no. 9944•••• dates the watch to circa 1944, placing it in wartime era production.
The stainless-steel case is signed “Acier Inoxydable” and marked Ref. 2390 inside the caseback. With a compact 33 mm profile, classic small-seconds layout, and clean Arabic dial design, it captures the practical elegance Omega delivered in the 1940s.