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Hi all.
Picked up this Longines dial and movement.... manufactured in 1959..
and after some surface cleaning.. looks like most of the rust is from screws..
I suspect it was originally housed in a gold case and someone has sold the case for its gold content..
Setting function operational again and starting to tick..
So here is a shot from under the dial..
Tried the saliva on the dial but made very little difference, so pondered on what Dave on TKNZ forum had said and decided that a drop of lemon juice from a fresh lemon.. and here is the result.. no lacquering at this time..
Next steps.. see if can find a case to fit and get the movement serviced..
Picked up this Longines dial and movement.... manufactured in 1959..


and after some surface cleaning.. looks like most of the rust is from screws..

I suspect it was originally housed in a gold case and someone has sold the case for its gold content..
Setting function operational again and starting to tick..
So here is a shot from under the dial..

Tried the saliva on the dial but made very little difference, so pondered on what Dave on TKNZ forum had said and decided that a drop of lemon juice from a fresh lemon.. and here is the result.. no lacquering at this time..

Next steps.. see if can find a case to fit and get the movement serviced..