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I don't know Maurice Lacroix.. yes for Longine because I have an old old lady longine that doesn't work but I keep it.. the name on the dial is almost erased......but I know that is a Longine .it's written on the movement



PS" Sorry for my mistakes on the English language. My native language is french ;)..I don't use a translator and I learn it since about 3 years by myself. So be cool ! :D

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I love Rotary, there is something quintessentially British about them (even though they are Swiss!) Reliable and always, like this one, have some lovely designs. I bet you get a lot of pleasure out of that one!

 

I would love to get one day one of their vintage mechanical 9K gold models, just timeless design I feel.

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PS" Sorry for my mistakes on the English language. My native language is french ;)..I don't use a translator and I learn it since about 3 years by myself. So be cool ! :D

 

Mais vous ecrit en Anglais bien ! pas de souci    :)

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