Rare Longines 1940s 'over-sized' stainless steel gentleman's...

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£2,000 - £3,000

Rare Longines 1940s 'over-sized' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 4358, serial no. 6271xxx, circa 1942, circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and centre seconds, cal. 12.68N movement, modern 'NATO' style long brown leather strap, 37mm
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** Longines Extract From The Archives dated 1 May 2024 - The watch was invoiced on 27 June 1942 to the company 'The Jewellers Supply Co.', Longines agent for Egypt

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Box and Papers - Longines Extract From The Archives.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - numerous small dot marks and some mild tarnishing - see image for guidance.
Glass - light surface scratches present.
Hands - some tarnish marks, some mild surface corrosion and light marks.
Case - general surface marks and small indentation marks present, some tarnishing to the reverse of the lugs, one set lugs with fixed bar, the other set lugs the fixed bar has been replaced and bar holes are present to the lugs, indentation mark also present to the side of one of these lugs.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
Strap - modern, good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained