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FS: Longines Vintage V23 Chronograph *PIC*

For sale is an Longines Valjoux 23 Chronograph Non-Magnetic from the 1960s in very good vintage condition.

Specifications and Condition Report
Crystal: Plexy crystal, minor scratches visible in the light
Dial: Original white / silver dial in excellent condition. The dial and all subdials are very clean with no discoloration. Under close inspection by loupe, you can notice some small spots and scratches from aging. Overall, the dial is excellent and very attrative.
Hands: The laquered hands appear all original and hour, minute and the chronograph seconds hand are in almost perfect condition, even when inspected by loupe.
Crown: unsigned crown.
Pushers: mushroom pushers appear to be original and lost some chrome plating. I will replace the pushers with spare ones. The original pushers will be included in the sale.
Case: Case in excellent condtion, which retains the factory finish. Minor scratches. The lugs are absolutely crisp and most certainly the case is unpolished condition.
Caseback: screw type caseback in very good condition.
Movement: Valjoux 23 movement, fully functional and keeping good time.
Bracelet: unsigned black leather strap with unsigned steel buckle.
Accessories: I requested informaiton from the Longines archives on production date. This certificate will be included as soon as it is available.
Function: The watch is fully functional. It winds, runs and keeps time. The chronograph hands start and reset back to zero.
Dial, caseback and movement signed.











The price is 3600 CHF (Swiss Francs) / 3900 USD / 3300 EUR or OBRO plus shipping at actual cost. Low ball offers will be politely ignored. The watch can also be sold through Chrono24, which provides a safe Escrow service. Watch and I are in Switzerland.
References
I have not sold watches on Chroncentric yet. However I have 100% positive feedback on ebay since 2006 and I have sold many watches on Chrono24. I can also provide references from OF.
Please feel free to contact me in German, English, French or Chinese. I am happy to provide further details/pictures and to supply references.
Payment
bank wire or PayPal (please add 4 % to the price to cover PayPal fees).
Shipping: insured and registered parcels by Swiss postal service, DHL or Fedex.

Terms of sale
The large, clear unaltered pictures are an important part of the description. Please look carefully and feel free to ask questions.
I check the watch to be certain it runs when listed and we re-check before shipping. There is no warranty on the accuracy of the watch. Please note that vintage watches are in general not considered waterproof.
Returns only accepted within 3 days of receipt if the watch is not as described and pictured and it is returned in the same exact condition as it was sold. Refunds will only be made upon a full inspection and will amount to the purchase price minus shipping and handling costs. Buyer is responsible for the return postage, insurance, and safe delivery of the watch back to me.

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