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Vintage Running 1940s Longines Mainliner 14K GF Drivers Watch Caged Bezel 17J

Vintage Running 1940s Longines Mainliner 14K GF Drivers Watch Caged Bezel 17J

Used⌚️ Watches · 1960s–90s

The edit · Watches

A used watch, from the 1940s. A mechanical watch from these decades was built to be repaired, not replaced. Patina on the dial and a bracelet softened to the wrist are earned, not defects.

What to look for

Check the case back and movement markings, and whether the crown winds cleanly. A service history doubles the value of any mechanical watch.

How to wear it

Keep the case small and swap the strap. A 34 to 36mm dial under a shirt cuff reads far more deliberate than anything oversized.

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