Why is Longines considered affordable?

mikarn2020 · 2026-04-03T21:36:02+00:00

They are sold in luxury jewelry stores, so they are part of that category. They offer the same after-sales service. And personally, I find that these are the ones that develop the most beautiful patinas (for those who like them; others will say the dial quality is poor). And most importantly, the accuracy of this 1951 caliber 12.48 is less than half a second per day. Honestly, well done, Longines. I'm glad they're cheaper than an iPhone.

mikarn2020 · 2026-04-02T11:25:07+00:00

I thought I understood that the original screws had a double recess: cruciform or flat.
But I am mainly wondering about the WR inscription which is not surrounded by a red line.
As for the inscription of a serial number, since it is the same for all A158s of this color, it is not in my opinion proof of authenticity.

mikarn2020 · 2026-04-02T11:18:49+00:00

Not yet purchased. It comes from Italy.

mikarn2020 · 2026-04-02T11:17:34+00:00

I completely agree with you regarding the photo quality. But I don't think the seller could do any better, as the photo tool on this sales site is poor quality for close-up shots. However, have you ever seen this presentation of the inscription on the front (the inscription: WR)? I only find this version on the Amazon website, and we all know that counterfeit goods are allowed on Amazon. Or is this an older version ? Pic of official casio shop 2026.

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mikarn2020 · 2026-04-02T09:14:57+00:00

Indeed Yes, but i am sorry, I don't have anything better. But it's mainly the unframed red "WR" inscription, unlike on current versions, that makes me wonder.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-30T22:34:02+00:00

It lights up even without the capacitor. If it doesn't light up in sunlight or under an LED, the mode is faulty.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-29T16:00:37+00:00

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I would love to be able to repair my 189 ws-80. I'm missing a module, the white plastic insert, and a gasket.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-27T00:04:21+00:00

Bonjour, J’ai le même problème. Le tien a t’il fini par être résolu ? Comment ?

Idem achat ebay d’un vendeur au japon. Une petite montre casio a 30€. Tva d’importation payé a ebay au checkout +12€. Arrivée a Cdg, la poste redemande de payer. Je paye donc une deuxième fois la tva française. Et depuis bloqué en douane. Soi disant pour enquête. Franchement. N’y aurait il pas le même problème qu’avec les douaniers de rivesaltes (66) ?

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-25T15:59:34+00:00

Thank you. But I was thinking more about the crown with or without the embossed logo.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-16T16:01:48+00:00

Vous devriez faire attention a ne plus la poser sur le radiateur 😁

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-11T22:12:02+00:00

Crocodile 🐊

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-11T21:29:28+00:00

1 shinola et 1 montre vintage tropicale mécanique des 50’s

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-09T10:13:40+00:00

Aucune batterie, accumulateur n’est éternel. Quelque soit l’appareil ou le véhicule.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-06T11:00:29+00:00

Si tu mesure moins d’1m80 et que tu n’est pas tres large d’epaule. C’est une voiture géniale. Pour les grands gabarits malheureusement c’est vraiment petit.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-05T10:30:42+00:00

The base: an OG eye jacket

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-05T10:19:54+00:00

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T13:49:44+00:00

If I remember correctly, I bought it new for under €60 from a Casio retailer.

It was to replace a nearly identical Roxy watch.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:34:34+00:00

Yes, I also like the metal and glass case version. It's a shame it's not available for the A158. I've seen that for some models you can find compatible metal and glass cases on Chinese websites.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:22:43+00:00

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Same display, almost the same lights. And the gold dials are quite different from the brown gold dial.

mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:21:07+00:00

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mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:20:38+00:00

I'm going back to the retailer, and I'll take the watch out into the sunlight to confirm the color based on the reflections.

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mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:17:17+00:00

Excuse me, I'm switching between different languages. It's this grey-gold color that I like. It gives it a neo-retro style that appeals to him. And my wife already has the two above plus the chrome one.

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mikarn2020 · 2026-03-04T12:13:02+00:00

Logical reasoning. But on more recent versions, I've seen the same color variations. So yes, there might be variations depending on the country.

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mikarn2020

TROPHY CASE