Years ago I ran across this old B.W. Raymond wrist watch. It was in pretty awful shape but ran and I’d always wanted an Elgin durabalance mov’t. (this one has the 780), so I got it and put it away with my parts and projects. The dial’s paint was flaking from the iron, non-magnetic, base; the lugs were nearly shot (someone had put an expanding link bracelet on it for years and years); in short, it was a sad watch. Every once in awhile I would do an ebay search for a dial, and after many years…
Continue readingLongines Conquest 9026
For sale is my 1960 Longines Conquest, ref. 9026, powered by a caliber 291 automatic movement. According to Longines this watch was shipped to Mexico in August of 1960. I’ve been wearing this watch daily for a little over a week. It’s running well but gains approximately a minute a day. I recommend getting it serviced if you’re going to wear it daily. The lugs are sharp and there is no wear through of the gold cap anywhere. This is a very handsome watch, I especially like the hands and 12…
Continue readingWeems research question
Hi Everybody!
Continue readingI have a question for the brain trust. I think I’m going to get serious this year about finding a decent Longines, or maybe Wittnauer Weems. What are some of the better books or websites I should peruse to help develop my knowledge?
Thanks in advance.
