Horological Meandering

Some Longines Marine Nationale.

Mar 15, 2021,03:00 AM

I was quite happy to see Longines revisiting this good old lovely watch, the Marine Nationale, very recently.

This watch has everything: Soul, History, a strong looking 33 mm case, a nice manual winding movement, and a charming dial, the famous " Fab Suisse ".

Here are some I could take in picture:

Mines:

And this one belonging to a good friend:

For those who wonder how it wears...

True hidden jewels...

Best,

Nicolas

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Superb with beckoning Patina

By: Gelato Monster : March 15th, 2021-03:26

Indeed, mon ami. These watches have soul.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-03:44

Great watch.

By: kev09 : March 15th, 2021-03:37

Those last two pictures perfectly illustrate that a small cased watch can look just as good on a man’s wrist as the modern, sometimes very large, watches we see so often today. Regards Kev.

Absolutely. Size is not a problem, it can even become an asset.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-03:44

cool ! i like both but the MN 521...killer dial !!

By: mahesh : March 15th, 2021-07:35

any day over the reissue, though the reissue is done well too. Best, mahesh.,

The reissue is the next best thing, I agree. Thanks, Mahesh.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-07:38

Hiden indeed. I am always surprised to see how much better older movement look (and possibly perform?) compared to newer/cheaper movement being used in Longine

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : March 15th, 2021-07:44

Better looking, better finished... These vintage movements are dearly missed.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-09:34

Yes, a hidden gem!

By: Watcholic_id : March 15th, 2021-19:58

really love the OG. despite the stated size, it really wears so well. and your grey strap combo is super cool, love it! thanks for sharing these pics

Thanks for commenting, my friend.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-23:46

Pure wow Nicolas

By: =RWK= : March 15th, 2021-21:00

Enjoy and thanks for sharing! Best, -- Richard.

Merci, Richard.

By: amanico : March 15th, 2021-23:46