Received this when I was twelve, and I wore it to school everyday until one day on Friday 13, I damaged the crystal. (hence 13 in the date window this Friday)

This is not the sort of watch to wear in the school yard but I was so proud of owning it and I couldn’t take it off. My parents replaced the crystal and not the scratched dial, served me as a reminder!

My parents always allowed me to find my way and learn through my own mistakes. I really appreciate them for trusting me, although on this occasion I wish they had put their foot down.

I’m now left with this memory and the beautiful watch my Godfather has gifted to me.

If you made it this far, I thankyou for reading my story with my young man’s Longines.

Have a great Friday crunchers

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Beautiful my brother

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What a cool story Raymond and this is why watches are so special! What a great reminder of where you come from and a unique way to connect with times from the past. To many more Friday the 13th’s mate!

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Beautiful story and watch Raymond!! 13 is a lucky number in many cultures 😉.

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Beautiful storytelling with a piece that cherishes its childhood memories, Raymond. Have a great one, and I'm sure you'll continue passing it on to future generations. More memories to come and live well!

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Great watch and story, Raymond.

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Waohhhhh a vintage with a great story behind it, truly amazing. Thanks for sharing with us Raymond :)

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Great story my friend. And a great watch.👌💯

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Great story my friend. Wear it with pride!

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So cool to read the history behind this classic watch, Raymond. 🍻

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Thank you for sharing your youth watch and this beautiful back story Raymond! I can almost see your twelve year old self running with your elegant Longines in the school yard. It is amazing that the date is stuck on the day the glass broke! What a life memory to keep in your collection! 🙏

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Nice story of this beautiful vintage watch. Enjoy it for many years to come.

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Super watch, super story…… treasured memories Raymond…….treasured 🙏🏻💙

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Thanks for sharing your history with this watch. Excellent post my friend.

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A classy kid with a dressy Longines 👌🏻no wonder Wyoming’s ended up with such a collection Raymond 👏🏻👏🏻🤣

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That is a terrific watch for a young man ❤️

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mingogo.teng

Great story my friend. Wear it with pride!

Thanks for your support Ming.

As the trend for smaller watches gains momentum you will see me wearing it more. 👊🏼

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Pete_Puma

So cool to read the history behind this classic watch, Raymond. 🍻

I thought it was worth sharing🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks Mark I appreciate you commenting🍻

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watchguard77

Thank you for sharing your youth watch and this beautiful back story Raymond! I can almost see your twelve year old self running with your elegant Longines in the school yard. It is amazing that the date is stuck on the day the glass broke! What a life memory to keep in your collection! 🙏

You have a way with words my friend.

Kostas know this…that Raymond has not changed in all these years i’m still a fancy pants!

Have a wonderful day, and thank you🤝

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Jordi_80

Nice story of this beautiful vintage watch. Enjoy it for many years to come.

Thanks Jordi,

What would you do?

Restore it or wear it as is?

Thanks my friend 👊🏼

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Andy my friend, I’m like a pirate and his treasure!

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Magstime

Thanks for sharing your history with this watch. Excellent post my friend.

My pleasure Rich, and thank you have a wonderful night👊🏼

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NiroZed

A classy kid with a dressy Longines 👌🏻no wonder Wyoming’s ended up with such a collection Raymond 👏🏻👏🏻🤣

Thank you very much Nir,

It just comes naturally 🤷🏻‍♂️

🤣😉🤣

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BadgeHoarder

That is a terrific watch for a young man ❤️

Why thank you Luke and I agree with you.

I loved the finer things in life at an early age😃

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CityZen

Great watch with a great story Ray

Thank you Ned, I appreciate it🤝

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These stories make our watches invaluable. Thanks for sharing Raymond ☺️

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siddharthb

These stories make our watches invaluable. Thanks for sharing Raymond ☺️

You’re so on point!

Thanks my friend

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cyclopseye

Thanks Jordi,

What would you do?

Restore it or wear it as is?

Thanks my friend 👊🏼

I guess I will wear it with the "13" on it as a reminder of its history. Probably I will restore it in the future to give it to my daughter. But this is so personal. Whatever you do it will be fine my friend!

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Great story and watch, Raymond; a lovely bit of your personal watch history 👏👏⭐️

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cyclopseye

You have a way with words my friend.

Kostas know this…that Raymond has not changed in all these years i’m still a fancy pants!

Have a wonderful day, and thank you🤝

Thanks Raymond! I know my friend I know 😁

Have a wonderful Sunday 🙏

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