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Re: FS: Longines Vintage V23 Chronograph

I received some comments that it might be a redial. I am already in contact with the Longines Heritage Department and will send it for verification


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

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: 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.

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: 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.

: Import duties, taxes and charges (typically collected upon delivery
: or pickup) are the buyer's responsibility and are not included
: in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your
: country's customs office prior to bidding/buying to determine
: what these additional costs will be.

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