Short answer
"Replica ladybird 6688" is a seller term, not a brand reference. It joins a name Longines used for women's watches with a stock code from a seller or a factory. Longines reference numbers begin with the letter L and appear in digit groups, for example L4.209.4. The company does not publish a reference number of 6688. Treat the number as a catalog label one seller assigned.
The Ladybird name
Longines built women's watches under the Ladybird name. Case widths fell in the 20 mm to 26 mm range. Most carried quartz movements. The line is not in every current catalog, so photos of older models still circulate on resale sites and in replica listings. A replica copies the case shape, the dial layout, and the winged hourglass logo.
What the 6688 code covers
Codes of this kind change meaning. One seller can list three watches as 6688 with different case widths, dial colors, and movements. Ask for the factory name, the case diameter, and the movement model in writing before payment. If the seller cannot name all three, the code carries no information.
Specs to confirm
- Case diameter in mm, measured without the crown
- Case thickness in mm
- Lug width in mm
- Movement maker and caliber
- Crystal material: mineral, sapphire, or sapphire with coating
- Water resistance rating, for example 3 ATM or 5 ATM
- Dial finish: pad print or applied markers
- Bracelet or strap part number
Movement in this size class
Small cases limit the movement. Most replicas in the 20 mm to 26 mm range use a Chinese quartz caliber. Some use a Miyota quartz or a Japanese clone. Automatic versions exist but add thickness, and a 26 mm case with an automatic movement can measure over 10 mm thick. A genuine Longines Ladybird uses a Longines quartz or mechanical calibre. A replica does not.
Price range
Listings for this class run from about $40 to $190. Quartz models sit at the low end. Models with gold plating, applied markers, or an automatic movement sit higher. No replica holds resale value. Service cost can exceed the purchase price.
Photos to request
- Dial front in daylight, at 10x magnification
- Crown and case side, to check thickness
- Caseback, to read the engraving and the reference text
- Clasp or buckle, to read the stamp
- Movement photo if the caseback is open
Compare the dial text to the genuine watch. Most replicas fail on letter spacing, logo placement, and the shape of the numerals.
Legal position
A replica watch is a counterfeit. It carries a trademarked logo without permission from the owner. U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seize parcels that infringe trademarks. A shipment can be destroyed, and the buyer can lose the money paid. Longines does not authorize the production or sale of these watches.
What this guide does not claim
No single code identifies a fixed watch. Factory names change, batch numbers change, and sellers reuse codes. Confirm specs for each order. If a seller will not answer questions before payment, do not order.